One new case of coronavirus is diagnosed in the ACT— but authorities remind Canberrans to heed social-distancing advice after crowds appear in parks and shopping areas.
The ACT recorded just one new case of coronavirus on Monday — but authorities have again reminded Canberrans to heed social-distancing advice, following crowding in some parts of the territory.
But he said parts of Canberra, including Lake Burley Griffin's bridge to bridge walk and IKEA at Pialligo, had at times become overcrowded according to ACT Policing.Coronavirus update: Follow the latest news in our daily wrap. "The fantastic work that people have been doing, day in day out for weeks, can all be undone by one large crowd gathering."
"I'm advised nearly everyone was compliant, but ACT Policing were required to turn a few cars around, including someone who thought that towing a caravan for a holiday into NSW would be a good idea," Mr Barr said.Over the weekend, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the ACT dropped from 103 to 102 — after further testing showed a case thought to be positive was actually negative.
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