'This is life and death': Gladys Berejiklian urges people not to take any chances as NSW virus cases rise

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian urged people to be careful and not take chances with their own health and the health of others.

People and businesses in NSW could face jail time and fines of up to $11,000 if they fail to comply with mass gathering bans to combat the spread of coronavirus.NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard on Monday said he has made an order under the Public Health Act 2010 to force the immediate cancellation of public events with more than 500 people.

It follows the federal government's announcement on Friday that non-essential mass gatherings of 500 people or more should not be held from Monday.Australia's COVID-19 death toll rose to five on Sunday after a 90-year-old woman who was a resident of Sydney's Dorothy Henderson Lodge nursing home died after becoming infected with the virus.A 77-year-old woman who flew from Brisbane to Sydney on Friday also died after developing coronavirus symptoms on the plane and died the same day.

NSW schools from Monday will adopt social distancing measures, including cancelling assemblies, excursions, and travel, as well as some events and conferences in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19.

SBS Let’s self isolate and work from home, where it’s possible.

Remember back in Jan when they weren't worried at all. Stupidly listening to information from China and WHO.

She has been very good during these difficult times. Let's all pull together and heed the advice of the experts rather than letting emotions (which are valid BTW) get in the way of judgement. I am sure if the situation worsens, things will change. Until then stay safe all 🙏

She was compelling this morning.

Lets all pack into the supermarkets, not leave any distance , same goes for the testing line , trams, trains etc . The public don't understand infection control , how easily its transferred as a mass herd we are too stupid. NZ will probably be better placed due to their low pop

What!? How is keeping schools open not taking any chances!? Bog roll mentality.

SBS GladysB you are taking chances yourself by keep schools open. Your stupidity costs lives. Act NOW.

SBS GladysB you r are taking the chance yourself by keep schools open. All in NSW will pay for your stupidity.

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