Coronavirus fears on Norfolk Island prompt travel ban as state of emergency declared
ABCA state of emergency has been declared and a 32-day travel ban imposed on Norfolk Island in a bid to halt the spread of coronavirus. Key points: Norfolk Island residents, already suffering a supplies shortage, worry a travel ban will further damage the local economy Many are relieved, however, that action had been taken to prevent an outbreak of coronavirus An administrator says that he will seek financial assistance to help those whose businesses will be affected by the ban Locals say the travel ban, effective immediately, will see the tiny island's economy grind to a halt. Norfolk Island's Administrator Eric Hutchinson says the island's health system couldn't handle a coronavirus outbreak. Dealing with coronavirus 1,600km offshore Norfolk Island administrator Eric Hutchinson said the ban was necessary to protect the remote island from the deadly virus. 'A sigh of relief' Norfolk Island's mayor Robin Adams said multiple residents had demanded action be taken to stop the virus entering the island.
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