The Easter long weekend is upon us, but due to the coronavirus, it won't be the usual Easter break Australians are used to.
Unfortunately, you cannot hang out with mates or extended family this weekend -- the rules around social distancing have not changed.
If in doubt, remember that the priority right now is to avoid unnecessary contact and sharing of space. Even if your state or territory does allow visitors, you should consider whether those visitors will need to travel long distances or spend time on public transport, whether you'll be able to maintain good social distancing once they arrive, and whether they are elderly or fall into a high-risk category. If you're not sure, don't risk it.
Don't travel this long weekend. That means everything -- don't head to an Airbnb, don't go for a day trip down the coast, don't drive to the beach. The Prime Minister's advice this weekend is"stay at home". And if you're lucky enough to own a holiday home, that doesn't necessarily mean you're allowed to use it right now, though advice varies between states.
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