UPDATE: Covid-19 Closures From Deputy PM Michael McCormack

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Poppy & Leigh spoke to Member for the Riverina & Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack this morning to get the latest update on the COVID-19 closures.

A new round of closures and restrictions were announced last night as part of a stage two shutdown.

Coronavirus cases are skyrocketing each day around the country and the National Cabinet have had to make decisions to protect Australians. These include:

  • Auctions & open house inspections are now banned
  • Outdoor & indoor markets are banned
  • Beauty therapies are banned
  • Hairdressers & barbers are to continue - obeying the social distancing restrictions
  • Amusement parks & arcades are to close from midnight
  • Personal training classes are to be limit to 10 people outdoors with social distancing measures

Mr McCormack spoke about the importance of containing the virus to Poppy & Leigh, he addressed the Centrelink queues and what we have to do in order to keep ourselves & the community safe.

Missed the chat? Here's the latest update from Deputy PM Michael McCormack: 

Amber Lowther

25 March 2020

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