US - Gov Australia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

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Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19

Exercise normal precautions in Australia. Areas affected by bushfires have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in areas affected by bushfires and air quality issues

• Visitors should exercise increased caution when considering travel to areas affected by bushfires until the risks posed by bushfires, and resulting poor air quality, have passed.
• Authorities may issue evacuation orders to certain areas as conditions warrant. Travelers should follow local evacuation orders.
• Smoke from bushfires is causing poor air quality, which can increase health risks for travelers with related health conditions. Check the air quality for your destinations and take precautions as needed.
• Monitor local news media outlets for updates on areas under evacuation.
• Dial 000 (triple zero) for immediate assistance from the police, ambulance service, or fire brigade.

For the latest information on affected areas, please see the notices and updates of the state or territory emergency services where you are:

Fire Services:

• Australian Capital Territory
• New South Wales
• Northern Territory
• Queensland
• South Australia
• Tasmania
• Victoria
• Western Australia

Air quality

• Australian Capital Territory
• New South Wales
• Northern Territory
• Queensland
• South Australia
• Tasmania
• Victoria
• Western Australia
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

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