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.
The Chief Health Officer has issued a health alert for 2019 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on 01 April 2020 (Update to Alert issued 15 March 2020)
The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria is 968 – an increase of 51 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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