Australia’s aged care homes have all been declared coronavirus-free, and only two patients country-wide are on ventilation, Parliament has been told.

Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt marked the milestone in question time on Monday.

“I’m advised today that there are now no cases — no cases — in any aged care facilities remaining active in Australia,” he said, noting there were also only two people with coronavirus on ventilation across the country.

“Equally, the tribute rests with our hospitals, where our hospital workers, our doctors, our nurses, our carers, our cleaners, our administrators have done an extraordinary job.”