SYDNEY, July 6 — The border between Australia’s two most populous states will close from tomorrow for an indefinite period as authorities scramble to contain an outbreak of the coronavirus in the city of Melbourne. The decision announced today marks the first time the border between Victoria...
Monday, 06 Jul 2020 10:21 AM MYT
“It is the smart call, the right call at this time, given the significant challenges we face in containing this virus,” Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews told reporters in Melbourne. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said there was no timetable for reopening the border, which will be patrolled by the military to prevent illegal crossings from 11.59pm local time tomorrow.
“I’m seeing this as possibly needing to shut down again, but it’s a bit early for me, not knowing the exact details,” McKenzie told Reuters.
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