Coronavirus: Australia to close Victoria-New South Wales border
"This is one of those precautionary measures, it is one of those things that I think will help us in broader terms contain the spread of the virus."Mr Andrews said those had"unavoidable travel" to NSW could apply for permits, including for people who had to cross state lines for work.But it was necessary given"the significant challenges we face in containing this virus", Mr Andrews said.
Residents in at least 36"hotspot" suburbs were put into a separate lockdown last week. Unlike those in the tower blocks, they can leave home for work, exercise, care and grocery shopping. The outbreak has threatened Australia's relative success so far in suppressing the virus. Since January, Australia has recorded 105 deaths and around 8,500 cases.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Border pub landlord reveals re-opening rule that bars Welsh drinkersLance Pritchard, manager of The Shropshire Arms in Chester, which is close to the Wales-England border, is not allowing anyone with a Welsh address in as boozers in Wales remain closed
Read more »
Victoria contact tracers access Covidsafe data 99 times but no identified close contacts reportedDownloads of coronavirus app data have more than tripled amid state’s recent outbreak
Read more »
'Downright dangerous' beer garden invaders force pub landlords to call 999A village pub in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, was forced to shut just hours after opening when dozens of strangers flocked into its beer garden after surrounding pubs closed
Read more »
'Don't rush to pubs over the border,' police warn'Don't rush to pubs over the border,' police warn Pubs are opening in England, but lockdown measures are still in force in Wales and Scotland
Read more »
Dramatic moment Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested in secret hideawayGhislaine Maxwell, a close friend of Prince Andrew, was detained at her lavish home in Bradford, New Hampshire, US, on Thursday on suspicion of sex offences
Read more »
Flooding hits parts of Wales after hours of torrential rainThe Ty'n y Cornel Hotel, which dates back to the early 1800s, and Gwydir Castle in Conwy have been hit by the floods.
Read more »