JUST IN: The Federal Government has announced that travelers from China to Australia will now be required to undertake a COVID-19 test within a 48 hour window prior to travel, and show evidence of a negative result. 9News READ MORE:
Minister for Health Mark Butler said the decision to implement the temporary measures was made out of an "abundance of caution".
"Australia is well positioned in its pandemic response. We continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation in Australia and internationally, in collaboration with medical experts."Minister for Health Mark Butler said the decision to implement the temporary measures was made out of an "abundance of caution".
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