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COVID-19: Countries and regions considered to pose a risk of transmission

Page last updated: 26 March 2020

All people with a recent travel history to any country or region outside of Australia, are considered to pose a risk for transmission in Australia.

For further information, refer to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) CDNA interim national guidelines for public health units (COVID-19 SoNG): (www1.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/cdna-song-novel-coronavirus.htm)

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