Prime Minister Scott Morrison is encouraging Australians to maintain social distancing as coronavirus cases rise.

Melbourne is in lockdown after a spike in community transmission.

NSW is being warned to remain on “high alert” as a cluster has emerged from a Sydney pub, with additional cases to be announced today.

Mr Morrison told Ray Hadley it’s crucial Australians follow health advice.

“It is a reminder of how important it is to continue to observe social distancing.

“We don’t want to have to go back, but that requires everybody to keep showing that discipline.”

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