Sydney - Melbourne Closes Border For First Time Since 1919

[RAMROD 117,068]

The border between Australia’s two most populous states will close from Tuesday, July 7 2020, for an indefinite period as authorities scramble to contain an outbreak of the coronavirus in the city of Melbourne.

The decision announced today marks the first time the border between Victoria and New South Wales has been shut in 100 years. Officials last blocked movement between the two states in 1919 during the Spanish flu pandemic.

The move will, however, likely be a blow to Australia's economic recovery as it heads into its first recession in nearly three decades.

 

Source: 

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-australia/australia-closes-state-border-for-first-time-in-100-years-after-covid-19-spike-idUSKBN247074

 

https://www.9news.com.au/national/coronavirus-border-closures-nsw-victoria-history-spanish-flu-pandemic-1919/c153c897-e916-4f05-b499-afa400642b97

 

https://www.malaysia-today.net/2020/07/07/australia-closes-state-border-for-first-time-in-100-years-to-halt-coronavirus/

[sarahb 17,188]

Looks like Queensland dodged a bullet by not opening borders earlier 

I hope my comment doesn't age poorly 

[Dramatica 13,698]

Yaaas Aussies divide that f-cking island in different independent countries.

[Economy 52,859]

Well u gotta do what u gotta do

 

There were restrictions here in Canada between Provinces. Some Provinces in the Atlantic East which have 0 cases have closed their borders to Central and Western Canada