Chinese high school students can return to Australia under strict travel ban exemptions | ABC News

Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced the coronavirus, COVID-19, has been contained in Australia with no new diagnoses in the general population within the last week.

Mr Hunt also announced a strict exemption for high school students in year 11 and 12 from mainland China, excluding from Hubei, who will be considered for entrance to Australia on a special case-by-case basis.

Image: Supplied/Department of Home Affairs

Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-22/coronvirus-ban-lifted-students-travel-china-to-australia/11991292

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