Live coverage of Australia's coronavirus outbreak
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will no longer attend his “beloved” Cronulla Sharks football game, after being accused of downplaying the threat of the coronavirus.
As the number of coronavirus cases in Australia nears 200, authorities have announced a range of significant measures to combat the outbreak.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday all non-essential gatherings of more than 500 people should not go ahead from Monday to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
However, Mr Morrison said he would still attend the season-opening game of his beloved Cronulla Sharks rugby league team in Sydney on Saturday night. Then he later said he's not going anymore.
Mr Morrison also said every Australian should urgently reconsider their need to travel internationally – regardless of the destination.
It came as Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton announced he had tested positive for coronavirus, after recently returning from the United States.
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Originally published as Live coverage of Australia's coronavirus outbreak