Australian Government’s Coronavirus updates

The Australian Government has released two new electronic messaging mediums to help us stay up to date with news and information regarding COVID-19. 
 
You can use the Australian Government Coronavirus app to stay up to date with the official information and advice, important health advice to help stop the spread and stay healthy and get a quick snapshot of the current official status within Australia
 
Australian Government Coronavirus App links
Apple:  https://apps.apple.com/au/app/coronavirus-australia/id1503846231
Google Play:  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.gov.health.covid19
 
You can also use WhatsApp to get specific information via a chatbot.  To get the government’s coronavirus service on WhatsApp, here is what you need to do:

1. Download the app (if you haven’t already done so) for Apple or Android and set up your account.
2. When that is complete you can add it to your conversation list by going to the government’s official link on your phone and it will automatically start sending you messages.
3. Or you can add the government’s WhatsApp number, +61 400 252 787 and send a message (like coronavirus update) and you will then get a prompt from the chatbot.
4. You then use the numbers or emoji to select what information you would like such as latest news, latest numbers, check your symptoms, and more.