A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19). National Cabinet has asked AHPPC for advice on options for the progressive scale up of social distancing measures in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
There was a specific request to look at stronger measures in relation to non-essential gatherings initially, followed by further more intense options.
The Cabinet has further asked for the triggers for introduction of stronger measures, either as a focal response or nationally.
We now have 1,000 cases and we are clearly concerned at the rate of rise in cases and potential trajectory. Without diminishing the significance of the rise in case numbers, it is worth noting that the situation