Australia's borders officially closed to non-residents as coronavirus pandemic escalates

Australia has shut its borders to non-residents and non-citizens, and introduced stricter rules for indoor gatherings, amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Police Officers patrolling in the Departures Hall of Sydney Domestic Airport.

Police Officers patrolling in the Departures Hall of Sydney Domestic Airport. Source: AAP

Australia has shut its borders to non-residents amid the coronavirus pandemic, as people are told to keep their distance from each other to stem the spread of infection.

The nation's borders were closed to non-residents and non-citizens on Friday night, while international flights leaving the country were grounded earlier this week.


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Published 21 March 2020 10:57am
Updated 21 March 2020 10:59am
By sbs
Presented by Yang J. Joo
Source: AAP, SBS


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