Australian actress Toni Collette, 47, will be forced to self-isolate for 14 days after flying into Sydney’s International Airport on Monday, March 16.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the Australian government’s new rules around self-isolation on Sunday, which came into effect at 12AM Monday.
Looking cautious as she walked through the terminal, Toni was seen wearing a surgical mask and holding what appeared to be a coronavirus (COVID-19) information pamphlet with the government’s insignia.
Actress Toni Collette, 47, to self-isolate for 14 days after jetting into Sydney Airport wearing a surgical mask on Monday as the Australian government’s new rules for international arrivals kicks in amid coronavirus pandemic
In the past month, the Muriel’s Wedding star has been filming her latest project Nightmare Alley in Canada and also attended the Berlin Film Festival in Germany.
Toni kept warm in a black and white striped long-sleeve T-shirt and loose black trousers, as she slung a khaki-green coat with fur trim over one arm.
She went makeup free for the long-haul flight, and appeared to take health precautions by covering most of her face with a stylish surgical mask.
The actress pulled one suitcase behind her, while an unmasked airline staff appeared to assist Toni by pushing a full luggage trolley alongside her.
Keeping informed? Looking cautious as she walked through the terminal, Toni was seen wearing a surgical mask and holding what appeared to be a coronavirus (COVID-19) information pamphlet with the government’s insignia on its letterhead
Shocked? Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the Australian government’s new rules around self-isolation on Sunday – possibly while Toni was in transit – which came into effect at 12AM Monday
In Australia, there have been up to 298 confirmed cases of coronavirus, including five deaths
On home soil: Toni’s return home to Australia comes after filming for Guillermo del Toro’s latest horror Nightmare Alley was suspended indefinitely on Friday
Toni’s return home to Australia comes after filming for Guillermo del Toro’s latest horror Nightmare Alley was suspended indefinitely on Friday.
She appears in the film alongside Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett and Willem Dafoe.
Disney made the decision to halt nearly all its live-action productions during the global pandemic, including 20th Century and Searchlight projects, according to IndieWire.
Nightmare Alley has no been assigned a release date, but there were hopes the film would be ready in time for Halloween and the upcoming awards season.
There have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on any Disney productions.
Smartly dressed: The Muriel’s Wedding star kept warm in a black and white striped long-sleeve T-shirt and loose black trousers, as she slung a khaki-green coat with fur trim over one arm
Not taking any chances: Toni went makeup free for the flight with a stylish surgical mask covering most of her face
Toni will now be forced to spend two weeks in self-isolation, after Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the government’s new rules on international arrivals.
He also announced cruise ships will be banned from docking in Australian ports for at least 30 days.
The drastic measures come as the number of confirmed cases in Australia climbs to almost 300. Five people have died from the illness across the nation, so far.
Coming home: The jet-setter has been spotted in filming her latest film Nightmare Alley in Canada and attending the Berlin Film Festival in Germany over the last month
Stay home or be fined! Penalties for not self-isolating will be determined separately by each state and territory – with Queensland claiming fines could be $13,000 for people for defy the restrictions issues by the government
The forced isolation for international arrivals comes after New Zealand imposed the same restrictions last week.
Penalties for not self-isolating will be determined separately by each state and territory.
The NSW premier, Gladys Berejiklian, confirmed the state’s Public Health Act had provisions that would enable the government to enforce the self-isolation requirements.
On Sunday, she revealed police had already been involved in one case where someone had not adhered to self-isolation when advised to.
Meanwhile, the Queensland premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, has said people caught not complying to the self-isolation rules could be fined $13,000.
In other countries, penalties have been announced as high as $50,000 for those who break self-isolation rules.
Now back in Australia, Toni will now face two weeks of self-isolation, after Scott Morrison announced the new rules around self-isolation on Sunday, which were enforced from midnight