Australian PM Scott Morrison says borders will not reopen 'anytime soon'

Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison has reportedly said on May 25 that country will t reopen its borders anytime soon. He added that country will continue its talks with New Zealand for a trans-Tasman safe travel zone. Morrison reportedly said that he was speaking to New Zealand's PM Jacinda Ardern and will continue to have ir discussions about trans-Tasman safe travel zone. 

Prime Minister Scott Morrison earlier said that citizens might be able to have an interstate holiday in just two months. After a National Cabinet meeting, Morrison reportedly said that as borders fall internally, Australians can hopefully soon return to domestic holidays and move around country more widely, and particularly with school holidays coming up again in July.

Morrison said that net tourism imports to Australia is just over $20 billion a year and w that international flights won’t be allowed for a ‘long time’, budget is up for grabs for Australian domestic tourism operators. However, he also said that state and territory leaders will be deciding restrictions and border reopening. 

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Government to ease lockdown restrictions

As Australian government plans to ease lockdown measures, health officials reportedly reminded people to maintain social distancing measures and increase testing to prevent a ‘second wave’ of infections. While speaking to an international media outlet, NSW health minister Brad Hazzard said that as state is moving forward and relaxing restrictions, it is absolutely crucial that people come forward for testing if y have slightest hint of any respiratory issues. 

Hazzard added that with freeing up restrictions, particularly around clubs and hotels, young people who may think y are ‘invincible’ are actually t invincible. He urged youngsters to get tested as soon as y tice any symptom of COVID-19. Currently, as per a media report, NSW has a total of 3,086 coronavirus cases and has recorded nearly half country’s total deaths. Australia has brought its coronavirus outbreak largely under control as it only has just over 7,000 cases and virus has claimed nearly 102 lives in country. country is also reporting fewer than 20 new COVID-19 cases each day and has committed to removing most social distancing restrictions by July to revive an ailing ecomy.

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