30 Jan 2020
The WHO Director General declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), WHO's highest level of alarm.
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The WHO Director General declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), WHO's highest level of alarm.
First meeting of National Cabinet where leaders banned cruise ships, non-essential public gatherings of more than 500 people were outlawed, and an edict for all international arrivals to self-isolate for 14 days was agreed to.
The Premier announced that Queensland would restrict access at the border followed by the first death of a COVID patient the next day.
Queensland entered its first lockdown, with travel outside the home banned except for essential reasons.