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Department of Home Affairs – Novel Coronavirus update + Giving immigration assistance in Australia Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) community update Dear Community Representatives, thank you again for your engagement and efforts to support your communities through this time. The National Cabinet three-step plan to gradually remove baseline restrictions and make Australia COVID-safe is on track . States and territories will move at different times based on local conditions and National Cabinet will review step progress every three weeks. We will keep you informed of any changes as they arise. Please continue to encourage your communities to download the Coronavirus Australia app and to check www.australia.gov.au for the latest information. To access translated information about COVID announcements, using the link below to select your language. ...

6 February 2020 BE AWARE OF THE SYMPTOMS, BE WARY OF FALSE REPORTS NSW Health is asking the public to be wary of false and misleading rumours, posts on social media and inaccurate reports regarding the spread of novel coronavirus in NSW. NSW Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant said there have been multiple incorrect and alarmist social media posts regarding the spread and severity of the disease, prompting NSW Health to remind all residents to fact check. “I ask the public to be aware of the facts about the novel coronavirus and take a moment to investigate unverified claims before they share them with others,” Dr Chant said. Dr Chant said NSW Health was particularly keen to dispel five common myths about the novel coronavirus. 1. You should avoid Chinatown/shopping centres/suburbs with high Chinese- Australian populations – FALSE. While four cases have been diagnosed in NSW to ...