There are no cases of the new Omicron variant in the ACT, but the territory government is taking a precautionary approach, said ACT Health Minister, Rachel Stephen-Smith.
rime Minister Scott Morrison used Tuesday's National Cabinet to urge state and territory leaders to stick to their reopening plans, despite Omicron raising anxieties about the virus.
The World Health Organisation has warned developed nations like Australia against "punishing" nations with new COVID-19 variants by slamming borders shut.
The Morrison government has delayed the reopening of the Australian border to skilled workers, international students and other visa holders as it gathers more information on the Omicron coronavirus variant.
Japan has become the latest country to take strong border measures against the threat of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, banning entry to all foreign visitors.
