People in New South Wales could be hit with a $5,000 fine if they intentionally try to spit or cough on a frontline health worker, state authorities have announced.
“Unfortunately we have had a serious of incidents where ... frontline workers keeping us safe have actually had people spitting and coughing on them,” Mr Hazzard said on Thursday.He said the fine would send a clear message that Australians needed to band together in the fight against COVID-19, which has so far infected more than 1.4 million people across the globe.
If the act of deliberate transmission led to the death of a healthcare worker, the maximum penalty is imprisonment for life. Some hospitals have now warned staff not to wear their uniforms in public to avoid attracting unwanted attention as they go to and from work. People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others and gatherings are limited to two people unless you are with your family or household.
If you believe you may have contracted the virus, call your doctor or contact the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. SBS is committed to informing Australia’s diverse communities about the latest COVID-19 developments. News and information is available in 63 languages at
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