Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new virus that causes infection in people including a severe respiratory illness.
You might have heard the term ‘Social Distancing’ being used to prevent the spread of COVID-19 here’s what it means:
- Keep a 1.5m distance from other people in public spaces
- Avoid face to face contact for more than 15 minutes or sharing an enclosed space for more than two hours.
- Avoid shaking hands and close contact with others.
- Cancel non-essential travel and events with more than 500 people.
- Encourage flexible working arrangements including working from home and off-peak travel.
- Pay by card to avoid handling cash if possible
For the latest COVID-19 public health information please visit dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
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