Thousands of people flying into Australia have begun being shuttled to makeshift quarantine facilities across the country as Australia turns to law-and-order to fight the novel coronavirus. NSW Police urged friends and families to stay away from Sydney Airport, saying those being quarantined would not be able to see or communicate with their loved ones. Deputy federal chief medical officer Paul Kelly said the compulsory quarantine was supported by the "very best" medical evidence. Meanwhile, all Australians will be able to consult their GP over the phone and access new coronavirus-specific mental health support under a $1.1 billion package. Fourteen people have died from coronavirus in Australia, including four from one Sydney nursing home.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 28, 2020 21:56 UTC