Australia Shut Down - (COVID-19) Pandemic
Closure of “principal places of social gathering”
Non-essential services close from noon today 23/03/2020 - to stem the spread of the corona-virus as cases rise rapidly in the country.
Pubs, clubs, gyms, cinemas and places of worship will be shut from midday on Monday, while restaurants and cafes will have to switch to takeaway only.
(Bondi Beach was closed after large crowds flouted social distancing advice)
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the restrictions after a national cabinet meeting.
The number of cases in Australia has risen sharply in recent days, reaching 1,315.