This week marks three years since COVID-19 was declared a global health emergency. Here's a look back at the three months that changed the world

It's been three years since the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. February 27 Government activates emergency response Mr Morrison says he is elevating Australia's response because "the risk of global pandemic is very much upon us". March 18 Australians told 'do not travel' abroad For the first time in history, Australia's official travel advice for every country in the world is upgraded to "do not travel". March 20 Second COVID-19 stimulus package announced The federal government announces a $66 billion package which includes: Small businesses receive cash payments up to $100,000 Some welfare recipients receive another $750 The Jobseeker Payment, previously called Newstart, is doubled People are allowed to access $10,000 from their superannuation in 2019-20 and 2020-21 Unsecured small business loans up to $250,000 are guaranteed March 22 Pubs ordered to close After a late Sunday evening national cabinet meeting, Mr Morrison announces a major round of COVID-19 restrictions. This applies to: Amusement parks and arcades Indoor and outdoor play centres Community and recreation centres, health clubs, fitness centres, yoga, barre, spin facilities, saunas, wellness centres Public swimming pools Galleries, museums, national institutions, historic sites, libraries, community centres Auction houses Real estate auctions and open house inspections Instore beauty therapy, tanning, waxing, nail salons and tattoo parlours, spa and massage parlours New limits: Hairdressers and barber shops: customers are not allowed on the premises for longer than 30 minutes customers are not allowed on the premises for longer than 30 minutes Personal training and boot camps: limited to a maximum of 10 people limited to a maximum of 10 people Weddings: can only continue with the couple, the celebrant, and witnesses totalling a maximum of five people can only continue with the couple, the celebrant, and witnesses totalling a maximum of five people Funerals: limited to a maximum of 10 people limited to a maximum of 10 people Food courts: will only be able to sell takeaway This is also when Mr Morrison apparently first encounters the term "barre", which is a dance-based fitness class.