Novel coronavirus outbreak​

Can I leave Australia? here

Travel Supplier Amendment & Cancellation updates here

Should I cancel my trip?... and other questions here

Helpful Tips here

A Coronavirus Health Information Line is available on Ph: 1800 020 080 

​Please call this line if you are seeking information on this virus.

The Government has now recommended Australians DO NOT TRAVEL. Keep up to date...

Before you travel:

 As always, you should register your travel before you go: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/
  • Talk to your doctor before travelling with children, if you are pregnant or have a weak immune system. 
  • Read our advice about infectious diseases and medical assistance overseas before you go.
  • Check with your travel agent, airline, cruise operator, accommodation provider and travel insurance provider to consider your options regarding any potential changes in services.
  • Read the travel advice for your destination.
  • Understand the risks you’re taking and that efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus may cause further widespread disruptions which can come into effect with limited notice.
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While you're away:

In order to minimise your risk of exposure, we recommend you:
  • Avoid all:
    - high-risk areas such as farms, live animal markets, and areas where animals are slaughtered, including fish and seafood
    - contact with animals (alive or dead), including pigs, chickens, ducks and wild birds
    - surfaces with animal droppings or secretions on them
  • If you come into contact with any animals or animal products, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth until you have thoroughly sanitised your hands.
  • Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds often with soap and water, carry hand sanitiser with you and use it often, and dry thoroughly.
  • Try not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
  • Keep a distance from sick people, especially if they have a fever, cough, or difficulty breathing
  • Monitor your health closely
  • See a health care professional immediately if you start feeling unwell
  • Follow the advice of local authorities
  • Contact your airline or travel company for information about changes to flight services
  • It is not known whether wearing a face mask will reduce your risk of exposure to the novel coronavirus. However, if you are travelling in an affected country, you must follow the advice of local authorities about whether wearing a mask in public is mandatory.​  ​
  • Get the flu shot (available April).​

Returning from a destination and you feel unwell

If you feel sick while travelling or after returning to Australia you should see a doctor as a precaution, and advise them of your travel history. If you are in a state to do so, ring ahead of time so your doctor is aware of your symptoms and travel history before you book an appointment. Health authorities both in Australia and globally are closely monitoring whether or not the risk of catching novel coronavirus will change overtime. 
Coronavirus Information Disclaimer            
The information on this page has been uploaded and updated to the best of Travel Time's ability. At no time should you rely on this information entirely or solely as it could be outdated or superseded. Please refer to DFAT, Smarttraveller, and the World Health Organization directly for the latest information.