Virus cuts public gatherings to two people

By Katina Curtis, Aap Senior Political Writer
Updated March 30 2020 - 3:48pm, first published 3:46pm
The latest measure restricts gatherings to no more than two people unless they are family members.
The latest measure restricts gatherings to no more than two people unless they are family members.

It could be many months yet before Australia can afford to take its foot off the brake and lift the heavy social restrictions in place to slow the spread of coronavirus, one of the nation's top medical officers warns.