Parliament Resumes With New Distancing Measures In Place Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: Senators are seen social distancing in the Senate chamber at Parliament House at Parliament House on March 23, 2020 in Canberra, Australia. Parliament is sitting as scheduled but with restrictions in place to limit the number of people in chamber to observe social distancing rules in place due to COVID-19. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced late on Sunday that from midday Monday, venues such as bars, clubs, nightclubs, cinemas, gyms and restaurants, along with anywhere people remain static would be closed. Schools remain open but parents have the option to keep children at home if they wish while Victoria is bringing forward school holidays from Tuesday. There are now 1353 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia and the death toll now stands at seven. (Photo by Mick Tsikas - Pool/Getty Images)