Coronavirus Australia live updates: PM reveals tough new restrictions for Aussies

Australians will face even tougher restrictions on social interactions due to the deadly coronavirus after a National Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday evening.

Scott Morrison has announced more businesses will be forced to close due to the growing number of coronavirus cases, along with even tougher restrictions on social interactions.

Beauty therapy, tanning, waxing, nail salons and tattoo parlors are among the latest businesses that will be forced to shut their doors as Australia moves to the next stage in the fight against the COVID-19 virus.

The new rules will come into effect from midnight tomorrow, with restrictions also placed on how many people can attend weddings and funerals.

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There are now 2044 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia with eight deaths so far. There are 818 in New South Wales, 411 in Victoria, 397 in Queensland, 170 in South Australia, 175 in Western Australia, 28 in Tasmania, 39 in the Australian Capital Territory and six in the Northern Territory.

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