This is all very metaphorical because in very many parts of Australia winter barely exists. In 2020 it will. And it'll be the same everywhere because nothing should be happening.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison made that very clear again today. Stay home.

"Failure to do so this weekend would completely undo everything we've achieved so far together, or potentially worse," the PM said.

"We are on the right track, controlling the spread, building the capacity of our health system and buying time. We must continue to do what we are doing. That's how we will get through it."

In Australia, the death toll stands at 46, after the deaths of two people in NSW, one in Victoria, one in South Australia and one in Tasmania were announced today.

The good news is the rate of new infections has dropped to an average of three per cent. A decrease "well beyond our expectations", Mr Morrison said. "It's ahead of what the models suggested. But we must hold the course."

The models, oh the models.

Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy revealed had the worst-case scenario transpired coronavirus would have completely overwhelmed intensive care beds. But, it's worthwhile remembering - it's all speculative.

The modelling, now released after weeks of pressure on the government, explains the increasingly strict measures the government has taken to limit the spread of the virus. And quite clearly, it's working.

But there's still a deal of confusion about the what can and cannot be done; what's essential and what's not.

For instance, the Riverina Police District has clarified the coronavirus social distancing rules around learner drivers after a teenage girl was fined in Victoria for leaving her house to drive with her mother. (That fine has now been revoked, incidentally.)

But then NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller said people couldn't just go for a drive because they wanted to, even if they weren't getting out of the car!

So, really, we're back to "stay home".

For some on the NSW coast that means not even going to beaches for a swim, run or walk while on the Gold Coast it includes the car park, too.

And don't think you'll get away with it on the other side of the country, either. Rangers and WA Police have found a number of vehicles registered to people who did not live in the South West at surfing spots, beaches and boat ramps.

Meanwhile, a scaled-back parliament will meet tomorrow to pass the government's $130 billion wage subsidy plan, which will see eligible employees receive a $1500 fortnightly payment.

After that, the pollies will go home. And stay home.

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