Australia has been one of the luckiest countries to face the harsh COVID19 crisis, thanks to geographic location, quick and swift actions by the Australian government and compliance with security policies by the Australian community, COVID19 has been controlled to a great extent.
International students in Australia have felt the impact that COVID19 has on their studies, work and personal life. Many schools have migrated to an online education but, in most cases, studies have returned to normal in early 2021.
To better stay informed regarding restrictions, policies, international and interstate travel and all other information related to COVID19, you can access the following link. Each state has different regulations so it is important to constantly review the information to be updated.
How to stay
safe
When you take care of yourself, you take care of us all, that is the most effective way to combat this virus and eradicate it once and for all.
Keep a distance of 1.5 meters.
Always wear a mask even if you don’t have symptoms.
Clean and disinfect surfaces frequently, especially those that are touched regularly.
Wash your hands regularly with an alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
Sneeze with your elbow bent.
What to do if you’re not
feeling good
Learn about the full range of COVID19 symptoms (The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, and tiredness. Other symptoms that are less common and may affect some patients include loss of taste or smell, aches and pains, pain in headache, sore throat, stuffy nose, red eyes, diarrhea or skin rash).
Stay home and isolate yourself even if you have minor symptoms like cough, headache, mild fever.
If you have a fever, cough, and shortness of breath, seek medical attention immediately. Call first if you can and follow the instructions of your local health authority.
Stay up-to-date with the latest information from reliable sources, such as WHO or local and national health authorities.
For more information on how to sit safe and what to do if you are not feeling well, follow this link to the official WHO website.