Australian COVID-19 cases top 2,000

Photo taken on March 25, 2020 shows the National Library of Australia shut down due to COVID-19 in Canberra, Australia. According to the Department of Health, there had been 2,252 confirmed cases in the country as of Wednesday morning. The government on Tuesday night announced an international travel ban and stricter restriction on gatherings, warning against outdoor events of more than 10 people including funerals and weddings. (Photos: Xinhua)

Photo taken on March 25, 2020 shows the National Gallery of Australia shut down due to COVID-19 in Canberra, Australia. According to the Department of Health, there had been 2,252 confirmed cases in the country as of Wednesday morning. The government on Tuesday night announced an international travel ban and stricter restriction on gatherings, warning against outdoor events of more than 10 people including funerals and weddings.

Photo taken on March 25, 2020 shows Canberra Theatre Centre shut down due to COVID-19 in Canberra, Australia. According to the Department of Health, there had been 2,252 confirmed cases in the country as of Wednesday morning. The government on Tuesday night announced an international travel ban and stricter restriction on gatherings, warning against outdoor events of more than 10 people including funerals and weddings.

Photo taken on March 25, 2020 shows a sports field shut down due to COVID-19 in Canberra, Australia. According to the Department of Health, there had been 2,252 confirmed cases in the country as of Wednesday morning. The government on Tuesday night announced an international travel ban and stricter restriction on gatherings, warning against outdoor events of more than 10 people including funerals and weddings.

Photo taken on March 25, 2020 shows the Phillip Swimming and Ice Skating Center shut down due to COVID-19 in Canberra, Australia. According to the Department of Health, there had been 2,252 confirmed cases in the country as of Wednesday morning. The government on Tuesday night announced an international travel ban and stricter restriction on gatherings, warning against outdoor events of more than 10 people including funerals and weddings.

Photo taken on March 25, 2020 shows the National Museum of Australia shut down due to COVID-19 in Canberra, Australia. According to the Department of Health, there had been 2,252 confirmed cases in the country as of Wednesday morning. The government on Tuesday night announced an international travel ban and stricter restriction on gatherings, warning against outdoor events of more than 10 people including funerals and weddings.

Photo taken on March 25, 2020 shows the National Zoo and Aquarium shut down due to COVID-19 in Canberra, Australia. According to the Department of Health, there had been 2,252 confirmed cases in the country as of Wednesday morning. The government on Tuesday night announced an international travel ban and stricter restriction on gatherings, warning against outdoor events of more than 10 people including funerals and weddings.

Photo taken on March 25, 2020 shows the Australian War Memorial shut down due to COVID-19 in Canberra, Australia. According to the Department of Health, there had been 2,252 confirmed cases in the country as of Wednesday morning. The government on Tuesday night announced an international travel ban and stricter restriction on gatherings, warning against outdoor events of more than 10 people including funerals and weddings.