On 14 April, Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos announced that Victoria would have the widest coronavirus testing in Australia, with anyone having COVID-19 symptoms able to get tested. On 22 March, the school holiday was brought forward from 27 to 24 March. It was extended further on 11 May, and again on 19 July to 16 August. Ī state of emergency was declared on 16 March, which was extended on 12 April, with existing directions remaining in place including staying at home, restrictions on particular activities, detention, restrictions on airports and cruise ships, aged care, hospitals and isolation for people diagnosed with COVID-19. These could include cancelling major sporting events, requiring entire economic sectors to work from home, and calling recently retired health professionals to return to work. On 10 March, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews warned Victorians to expect 'extreme measures' in the wake of the federal government updating the travel advice for Italy. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information.
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