Australia's borders officially closed to non-residents as coronavirus pandemic escalates

Australia has shut its borders to non-residents and non-citizens, and introduced stricter rules for indoor gatherings, amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Police Officers patrolling in the Departures Hall of Sydney Domestic Airport. Source: AAP

Australia has shut its borders to non-residents amid the coronavirus pandemic, as people are told to keep their distance from each other to stem the spread of infection.

The nation's borders were closed to non-residents and non-citizens on Friday night, while international flights leaving the country were grounded earlier this week.

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