International flights are still bringing thousands of people into Australia, but coronavirus has mad

More than 250,000 international travellers have touched down in Australia since the borders were closed amid the coronavirus pandemic, new figures obtained by the ABC show.

Key points: About 500 people a day still arrive at Brisbane International Airport Daily arrivals to Brisbane have fallen by 97 per cent More than 200,000 people have arrived in Australia from overseas since March 21 The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) said more than 357,000 Australian citizens and permanent residents had returned to Australia since the beginning of March.

Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-08/coronavirus-queensland-international-traveller-arrivals/12425776