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2020 in Norfolk Island

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2020
in
Norfolk Island

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Events from 2020 in Norfolk Island.

Incumbents

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Events

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Ongoing – COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania

  • 3 April – Even though the island had no cases, the government imposed a 32-day travel ban and declared a state of emergency. Administrator Eric Hutchinson stated that the measures were necessary due to the remote island's extremely limited health capacity.[1]
  • 6 May – Lockdown measures began to be lifted.[2]

Deaths

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References

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  1. ^ "Coronavirus fears on Norfolk Island prompt travel ban as state of emergency declared". 17 March 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  2. ^ "Norfolk Island lifts coronavirus lockdown measures to allow dining in cafes, restaurants and clubs". ABC News. 6 May 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.