Australia extends biosecurity measures in response to Omicron, affecting outbound international travel for unvaccinated Australians and the entry of cruise vessels into Australian territory.
The federal treasurer says Australia's states need to"keep calm and carry on" in the face of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.Source:The federal treasurer is warning Australia's states against overreacting to the new Omicron variant of COVID-19.
While the health implications of the new variant are still being figured out, Mr Frydenberg said the early signs were reassuring.He said high vaccine rates mean states should be able to avoid extreme measures like lockdowns and border closures. The rules also cover restrictions on international arrivals from high-risk countries, unvaccinated Australians wanting to go overseas, and controls on cruise ships.
Meanwhile, cases continues to rise in NSW. The state reported 560 new infections on Saturday, the highest in two months. Three people died.