Book OnlineIf you have been in mainland China (excluding Hong Kong SAR, Macau and Taiwan) in the past 14 days you are advised to:
- stay at home (self-quarantine)
- avoid public settings – this means you should not attend work, school, childcare or university or go to other public places such as restaurants, cinemas or shopping centres and should not use public transport or taxis
- do this for 14 days after leaving mainland China (other than when seeking medical care).
If you have been in close contact with someone who has coronavirus disease (COVID-19):
- stay at home (self-quarantine)
- avoid public settings for 14 days after you last came into contact with them.
If you fall into the risk groups above and begin to feel unwell and develop a fever or shortness of breath, a cough or respiratory illness during your period of isolation (self-quarantine), you should seek immediate medical attention.
Call ahead to your GP or emergency department and mention your travel history before you arrive.
If you are concerned call the Department of Health and Human Service’s coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398.
Please keep Triple Zero (000) for emergencies only.
If you are not in any of the risk groups above, you should go about your daily life and travel and work or study as normal.
What else can you do?
- You should pay close attention to good hand hygiene. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, especially before eating and after using the toilet.
- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing with a tissue – or cough into your elbow. Dispose of the tissue into a bin and then wash your hands afterwards.
- Face masks are not recommended for use by members of the public in Victoria, although anyone who wants to be cautious can of course choose to wear one.
Further information is available in the resources section below.
Current travel advice
The Australian Government has announced another seven day extension to existing travel restrictions. Visitors from mainland China who are not Australian citizens or permanent residents, or their dependents will not be allowed entry into Australia. These restrictions will be reviewed by 29 February 2020. The Australian Government has also recommended that Australians not travel to mainland China at the current time.
Check the Smart Traveller website for current travel advice.