‘Remain calm’ Federal and state leaders react to the NSW COVID-19 outbreak

The Northern Beaches coronavirus outbreak has had nationwide repercussions on the movement of Australians just a week out from the busy Christmas tourist season, with fears the virus could further spread in the community.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison spoke on Friday about the outbreak, urging Australians to remain calm and follow local advice, while state and territory leaders have introduced new levels of restrictions for people who have recently been to the area.

Here is how Australia’s states, territories and Federal Government have reacted to the outbreak.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison

Mr Morrison said there would be constraints on movement as a result of “the events in the last 24 hours”, but he said past outbreaks have shown…