"We must carry on, because we are on the front line"

Victoria has recorded 484 new cases of coronavirus and there have been another two deaths. The latest deaths are two men in their 90s from residential aged care.

Aged care worker Gino Antognetti Source: Gino Antognetti

Gino Antognetti works in an Italian aged care facility and tells SBS Italian how the COVID-19 outbreak is affecting his clients.

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. 

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