Australia set to cap international flights to contain spike in coronavirus cases

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has agreed to cap international arrivals after state premiers raised concerns about stretched hotel quarantine systems.

Grants to support NSW vulnerable Temporary Visa Holders Source: AAP

Australia will reduce the number of international flights entering the country to ease pressure on hotel quarantine amid Melbourne's coronavirus outbreak.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will unveil a plan to cut the number of international flights at Friday's national cabinet meeting with state premiers.

Passengers arriving from Melbourne are screened by health workers in Sydney.

AAP