Coronavirus (COVID‑19) updates
31 March 2020
The Victorian Government is directing all Victorians to stay at home, restricting sporting, cultural, recreational and commercial activities to help limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
If you can stay home, you must stay home.
Children in Victorian government schools will move to remote and flexible learning and care at the commencement of term 2. To slow the spread of coronavirus, from the start of the term all students who can learn from home must learn from home.
The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria is 1158 – an increase of 23 from yesterday.
All passengers returning to Australia will be fully supported and well cared for. We ask that families do not go to the airport or visit hotels.
Emergency relief packages are available to Victorians with no access to food and essential supplies. Packages are for people who are in mandatory self-quarantine with no family and friends to support them.
Actions that you can take to help reduce the risk of infection and slow the spread of coronavirus in the Victorian community.
- For a full suite of Australian Government resources, visit the Australian Department of Health website
- Australians concerned about family overseas should call the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Consular emergency line
- For full details on travel restrictions, visit the Australian Border Force website
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