What does Victoria's five-day lockdown mean for NSW?
Victoria will enter a snap five-day lockdown at 11.59pm tonight.
But the repercussions of this extend far beyond state borders, with thousands of people in NSW at risk of exposure to coronavirus.
The main point of contact of concern is at Melbourne Airport.
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NSW Health has instructed anyone who was in any terminal at Melbourne Airport on February 7 and 8 to get tested and isolate until a negative result is received.
Anyone who was at the Melbourne Airport Jetstar Terminal (4) from 4:45am – 2pm on February 9 is considered a close contact.
They must immediately get tested and isolate for 14 days, regardless of the result.
In addition to this there is an order in place for anyone in NSW who arrived from Victoria in the last two weeks.
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People enjoying the warm weather at Bondi Beach at the weekend. Edwina Pickles
If you arrived in NSW on or since January 29, you are subject to the same stay at home instructions as Victorians.
This means people must remain at their home or place of residence for the five-day period announced by the Victorian Government earlier today.
They will be permitted to leave their places of residence for the same four reasons: shopping for essential items, medical and other care and caregiving, exercise, and essential work.
People arriving in NSW from Greater Melbourne by road will also be required to complete a declaration form. This is in addition to people arriving from Victoria by air or rail.
Despite all other states and territories quickly closing their borders to Victoria, NSW has not.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian issued a statement this afternoon, saying: "We wish the people of Victoria well during this difficult time.
"NSW acted immediately to screen returning travellers from Victoria as soon as the information was provided to us.
"The border between NSW and Victoria will remain open.
"NSW Health continues to monitor the situation closely."
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