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Coronavirus in Australia -- live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Australia.

Mihai Andrei
April 2, 2020 @ 3:53 pm

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Coronavirus cases and fatalities in Australia

The number is based on confirmed diagnostic tests. It is very likely that the true number of COVID-19 cases is higher as many cases are asymptomatic.

New COVID-19 cases and fatalities per day in Australia

This is a good indicator of “flattening the curve” — when there is a steady decreasing trend, it is an indicator that the spread of the disease is slowing down.

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Coronavirus symptoms (according to Australian Government Department of Health)

Symptoms include:

  • fever
  • coughing
  • sore throat
  • fatigue
  • shortness of breath

If you are sick and think you might have COVID-19, check your symptoms using healthdirect’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Symptom Checker.

How to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Australia:

See more information and advice for people most at risk, including:

Looking after your mental health

Prioritising your mental health is important in difficult times.

If you are feeling worried or anxious about COVID-19 there are steps you can take. Find out more at Head to Health’s COVID‑19 support page.

The Prime Minister has activated the Emergency Response Plan for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

To find out how the Australian Government is managing COVID-19, go to Government response to the outbreak.

Coronavirus in Australia News:

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