The behaviour of Australians over the Easter break will dictate how soon state governments can begin easing restrictions
The behaviour of Australians over the Easter break will dictate how soon state governments can begin easing COVID-19 social-distancing measures, with Health Minister Greg Hunt declaring the weekend "the most important" the nation will face in combating the disease.
It is likely entire states, such as South Australia and Western Australia, and possibly geographical regions could be used as guinea pigs to trial relaxing the unprecedented restrictions and test the impact of easing the shutdown of businesses such as cafes, restaurants, pubs and gyms. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said it was clear social-distancing measures were slowing the spread of the virus but Australians would be living with them for at least six months.
The spread of the virus has been more contained in SA and WA than on the east coast, meaning those states would likely be in a position to act sooner, providing a guide for Victoria and NSW.
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