A number of major sporting and other events have either been cancelled or closed to spectators because of the coronavirus outbreak in Australia.
GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
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All people arriving in Australia from midnight Sunday will have to self-isolate for 14 days.
Cruise ships from foreign ports are banned for 30 days.
Non-essential gatherings of more than 500 people will be banned from Monday, but this does not apply to workplaces, schools, universities, supermarkets or public transport.
A national advertising campaign urges people to wash their hands frequently, cover coughs and sneezes, dispose of tissues, and avoid contact with others if they're feeling unwell.
MAJOR EVENTS AFFECTED
Vivid Sydney Light Festival cancelled
Sydney's Royal Easter Show cancelled
St Patrick's Day festivities in Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane cancelled
Melbourne International Comedy Festival cancelled
Comedy Steps Up for Bushfire Relief at the Sydney Opera House cancelled
Download festival, scheduled for Melbourne and Sydney, cancelled after My Chemical Romance pulled out amid coronavirus fears
Melbourne Fashion Festival shows cancelled on Friday and Saturday
New jury trials in Victoria and NSW suspended, and jury trials in South Australia suspended 24 hours
Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability postponed this week's community forums in northern Tasmania.
This week's Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety hearings in Adelaide and future hearings closed to the public until further notice
2020 World Science Festival Brisbane cancelled
South Australia's Port Fringe Street Party cancelled
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show cancelled
Tasmania's Dark Mofo 2020 cancelled
Jimmy Eat World national tour cancelled
Australian Formula One Grand Prix and Supercars' round in Melbourne cancelled
Cricket's One Day International series between Australia and New Zealand cancelled after one match on Friday, due to NZ's two-week self-isolation rule for international arrivals
Sunday's Sheffield Shield cricket final round cancelled, with decision to be made on the final
NRL to play without crowds from round two this week, with the NZ Warriors based in northern NSW for timebeing
Super Rugby on hold after this weekend's matches
AFL season to open this week in empty stadiums for foreseeable future
This also applies to the rest of the AFLW season
A-League and W-League to play out season in empty stadiums, with Wellington Phoenix staying in Australia
World Surf League opening event of the 2020 Championship Tour on the Gold Coast cancelled
2020 Surf Life Saving Championships cancelled
UNDECIDED:
Anzac Day services and marches on April 25 still being considered
Sydney writers' festival ticket sales suspended
Festival of Dangerous Ideas in Sydney, ticket sales suspended
Brisbane Comedy Festival shows from Monday under review
Sydney autumn racing carnival being reviewed on Monday.
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