Federal Government's $2.4 billion response to COVID-19

People line up outside the Royal Melbourne Hosital for coronavirus testing in Melbourne, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AAP Image/David Crosling) NO ARCHIVING

Patients line up at the Royal Melbourne Hospital for Coronavirus testing. Source: AAP

The Australian government has extended its Coronavirus travel ban to Italy, plus new clinics and telehealth services to be set up.



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