Right now, thousands of Australians are being quarantined in hotels for a mandatory 14 days, after arriving back from overseas as authorities try to stem the spread of COVID-19.

They are in four and five star accommodation, and yet those who are inside the lockdown are furious at the treatment they’re getting from the government-run operation.

The main criticism is the complete lack of daylight and fresh air.

Many claim they’re being treated like prisoners.

WATCH: Sarah Greig on the Today Show. Post continues after the video.

ButToday Showhosts Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon had little sympathy for Sarah Greig, and her two sons Jake and Bryce, who are currently cooped up in the Novotel in Brisbane.

Sarah and her boys are in isolation in a Brisbane hotel for two weeks after coming home from Brisbane. image: Nine.

But Stefanovic, who alongside his co-host has been covering the terrifying pandemic day in and day out on the show, stood by the strict rules.

Sarah explained that while she was concerned, she wants to come to a compromise where they wear masks and put distance between each other while being allowed to access the outside world.

"I would wear a garbage bag over my body to be allowed some fresh air," she said.

Jake and Bryce have been entertaining themselves by jumping from bed to bed. Image: Nine.

Sarah reiterated that she didn't come on air to whinge about her situation, simply to discuss her desire for a solution to getting some fresh air.

"We're doing our best in the situation," she said. "[But] I am not the only person that feels like this in the hotels."

READ MORE: Guards outside the door, no fresh air & panic attacks: The reality of life in hotel lockdown.

Feature image: Nine.

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