When did the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia begin?
Q: When did the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia begin?
A: The COVID-19 pandemic in Australia began on 25 January 2020, in Victoria.
Q: What was the first case of SARS-CoV-2 reported in Australia?
A: The first case of SARS-CoV-2 reported in Australia was a man who had returned from Wuhan, China and tested positive for the virus.
Q: When did the Australian government stop all non-residents from entering the country?
A: The Australian government stopped all non-residents from entering the country on 20 March.
Q: What social distancing rules were put into place on 21 March?
A: On 21 March, social distancing rules were put into place which included closing "non-essential" services such as social gathering places like hotels and clubs but not businesses such as construction, manufacturing and many retail stores.
Q: How many new cases of COVID were there per day at its peak?
A: At its peak, there were about 350 new cases of COVID per day on 22 March.
Q: How many cases and deaths have been reported in Australia as of 15 February 2021?
A: As of 15 February 2021, there were 28,098 cases and 908 deaths reported in Australia.
