Coronavirus Australia live updates: PM tells Australia

to brace for 'sobering' life after virus

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said Australians must

prepare for "very sobering news" in the wake of COVID-19.

Frank Chung and Gavin Fernando

news.com.au APRIL 16, 2020 1:24AM

Last updated April 16, 2020 6:22PM AEST

"Scott Morrison gives an update on Australia's coronavirus progress

The PM stresses that, despite falling numbers, the government is treading cautiously on easing up restrictions. He said restrictions will likely be in place for that same six-…

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said Australians must prepare for "very sobering news" in the wake of COVID-19.

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“We do need to prepare ourselves as a country for some very sobering news on the economic front in months ahead,” he said at a Canberra press conference today.

“I think Australians understand that and are ready for that, but it is always difficult to receive that news, that’s why it’s so important as a national cabinet Australian public understand that we are working on that road out and we are working on that road ahead in the recovery piece that will see people getting back into work and Australia getting through this into other side.”"

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