"To help stay ahead of this curve, we will impose a universal precautionary self-isolation requirement on all international arrivals to Australia and that is effective from midnight tonight," he said. The new border restrictions come as Australia recorded more than 250 cases of coronavirus and three deaths. Australia has already imposed bans for travellers from Italy, South Korea, Iran and China, countries with high infection rates. Australian citizens and permanent residents travelling from those countries will still be able to enter Australia but must self-isolate for a fortnight after returning home. Australia has advised against non-essential gatherings of more than 500 people from Monday, but this is yet to apply to schools and universities.

Source: bd News24 March 15, 2020 06:45 UTC