A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about large gatherings and the need for continued caution.
AHPPC is pleased to note the continued stable low number of cases of COVID-19 in Australia. This has permitted progressive relaxation of mass gathering and physical distancing measures.
But we know the virus is still present in the community in low numbers and there remains an ongoing threat of importation of new cases.
Other countries with early control of COVID-19, similar to that seen Australia, have experienced significant resurgence of community outbreaks after relaxation of measures.