The federal government has secured an international deal to locally produce a potential coronavirus vaccine, should trials succeed.
The government has signed an agreement with British pharmaceutical company AstraZenica to secure Oxford University's potential COVID-19 vaccine, should it prove successful, safe, and effective in trials.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says while it's among the most promising and advanced vaccines in development in the world, there's no guarantee any will be successful.
The Pm says that if the vaccine is proven to work, the government will begin manufacture of it as soon as possible, and make it free for all Australians.
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Residents in metropolitan Melbourne are subject to stay-at-home orders and can only leave home for food and essential supplies, work, study, exercise or care responsibilities. People are also advised to wear masks in public.
People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others. Check your state’s restrictions on gathering limits.
If you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, stay home and arrange a test by calling your doctor or contact the Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.
