Government BANS all 'non-essential' gatherings of more than 500 people due to the outbreak of killer coronavirus as the number of confirmed cases in Australia soars to 199

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the government will ban 'non essential' public gatherings of more than 500 people from Monday - and has warned Australians not to travel overseas. 

The drastic measures were announced on Friday evening as health officials reported growing evidence the COVID-19 pandemic is spreading through the community. 

'We will be advising against organised, non-essential gatherings of persons of 500 people or greater from Monday,' Mr Morrison said.

Read more: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8107169/Coronavirus-virus-affecting-life-Australia.html

The number of Australia coronavirus cases soared to 199 as of Friday afternoon - including 14 new cases in New South Wales. Meanwhile, there are 35 cases in Queensland (including Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson) and 36 in Victoria

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