'Coronavirus means this Easter will be different and we will be staying at home'

(Audio Dinka) The start of the Easter holiday period has seen more deaths linked to coronavirus in Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales, taking Australia's toll to 54. More than 6100 people have contracted the virus nationwide, with authorities warning Australians to stay home to slow its spread over the long weekend. In his Easter message, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has stressed the importance of abiding by the restrictions.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison reacts during House of Representatives Question Time at Parliament House Source: AAP