Holidaymakers rushed to Sydney Airport to flee the Harbour City as the coronavirus cluster continues to grow
Most travellers wore face masks in the terminal with outbreak threatening Christmas plans across the nation
New South Wales recorded 30 new cases of coronavirus but not a single one outside the Northern Beaches
Victoria, Queensland are shutting their bodies to anyone from Greater Sydney with locals urged to go home
What we know about each states travel restrictions in response to Northern Beaches Avalon cluster
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Sydney s northern beaches were put into lockdown on Saturday evening.
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The growing cluster of cases in Sydney s Northern Beaches has prompted States and Territories to impose new restrictions on those wishing to travel.
Other states have also reacted to the increasing case numbers by imposing restrictions on those looking to travel interstate.
Here s a breakdown of where you can and cannot travel if you re from Sydney as of 3:00pm AEDT on Sunday.
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Daniel Andrews closed Victoria s doors to those from Greater Sydney.
New health rules apply to NSW residents in response to Northern Beaches COVID-19 cluster
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The Northern Beaches area is under lockdown from Saturday afternoon.
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As the Northern Beaches COVID-19 cluster grows, health warnings are being issued in quick succession and rules for interstate travel have changed.
There are now a total of 38 cases of COVID-19 as of 8:00pm on Friday, which have spread across the city and even the Central Coast.
A public health order was also issued on Saturday evening for the Northern Beaches local government area, with fines applying for breaches of the order.
Remain calm Federal and state leaders react to the NSW COVID-19 outbreak
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DecDecember 2020 at 1:45pm
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said states and territories were responsible for decisions on lockdowns and restrictions.
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The Northern Beaches coronavirus outbreak has had nationwide repercussions on the movement of Australians just a week out from the busy Christmas tourist season, with fears the virus could further spread in the community.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison spoke on Friday about the outbreak, urging Australians to remain calm and follow local advice, while state and territory leaders have introduced new levels of restrictions for people who have recently been to the area.