Thursday news 2020.04.16: Australia to extend coronavirus restriction for another month

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Caij hnub tuaj ntawm nroog Melbourne Source: SBS

Coronavirus restriction to be extended for another 4 weeks, VIC Intensive Care Unit beds, Royal Commission into bushfires in Victoria begin, Federal and State authorities agree to disagree about schooling,...


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Coronavirus symptoms can range from mild illness to pneumonia, according to the Federal Government's website. Symptoms can include a fever, coughing, sore throat, fatigue and shortness of breath.

Australians must stay at least 1.5 metres away from other people. Indoors, there must be a density of no more than one person per four square metres of floor space.

If you believe you may have contracted the virus, call your doctor (don’t visit) or contact the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.

If you are struggling to breathe or experiencing a medical emergency, call 000.

SBS is committed to informing Australia’s diverse communities about the latest COVID-19 developments. News and information is available in 63 languages at sbs.com.au/coronavirus

Readers seeking support with mental health can contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. More information is available at Beyond Blue.org.au. Coronavirus specific mental health advice can be found here.

Find more news and information on Coronavirus from SBS Hmong.


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