What Australia’s new normal will look like coronavirus COVID19
First there was the “export phase”, when the virus spread from Wuhan to countries across the globe. Then there was the “repatriation phase”, when overseas travellers returned home to Australia bringing the virus with them.
Anybody with cold or flu-like symptoms, such as a cough, sore throat or runny nose, will now be able to get tested, even if they haven’t been overseas or in contact with a confirmed case. Testing will be the main focus during phase three of the virus. Picture: John McCutcheon/Sunshine Coast DailyThe Government is also considering testing frontline workers even if they don’t have symptoms.
In Queensland, schools have now moved to an online learning model, which will remain in place until at least May 22. Public schools in Victoria and the ACT have also moved to online learning for Term two. “Most children who have contracted the virus in Australia have contracted it in the family home. They have not contracted it in the school environment,” he said.
But the Government's expert medical panel is now considering how some restrictions could be eased in coming weeks. The National Cabinet is expected to announce a set of national principles for sport and recreation by next week.Australians can expect shops which decided to close - and those that were forced to - to gradually reopen over the next few weeks, according to the PM, though social distancing is still advised.There have been some reports of families not being able to visit their loved ones in aged care homes during the coronavirus lockdown. On Friday, the PM said some facilities had gone too far.
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