Coronavirus update: COVID-19 causes Australian stock market to fall as Scott Morrison calls for calm
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus update: COVID-19 causes Australian stock market to fall as Scott Morrison calls for calm

ABC  

The Australian stock market has suffered its biggest one-day drop since the 1987 share market crash, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison calls for calm and travel bans to combat the COVID-19 pandemic come into effect. "If one boarder became ill then of course health has told us that boarding schools would be put in lockdown similar to the cruise ships." Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said Australians need to "help each other out" as the nation contends with the spread of coronavirus. British Heath Secretary Matt Hancock said people aged over 70 would be shielded from the virus by being forced to self-isolate for up to four months, with an announcement "in the coming weeks". Health authorities in Spain say deaths from COVID-19 have doubled in 24 hours — a day after the Government declared a state of emergency and took extraordinary measures to limit movement Germany has announced it will restrict border entries from neighbouring countries Austria is banning gatherings of more than five people Despite widespread restrictions in France, voters have gone to the polls for local elections In the Netherlands and Belgium, gyms and cinemas are closed as well as most shops — excluding those selling food and medicine Slovenia's public transport system has been closed and Scandinavian Airlines, SAS, has announced it is suspending most of its activities Iran sees largest single-day jump Iran has reported its biggest single day jump in fatalities, with another 113 deaths, bringing its death toll to more than 700 and there are fears the pandemic could overwhelm health facilities in the country.

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Western Australia's COVID-19 cases in hospital surge past 300 amid calls for restrictions to be reintroduced
2 years, 7 months ago

Western Australia's COVID-19 cases in hospital surge past 300 amid calls for restrictions to be reintroduced

ABC  

Peak medical groups have renewed their calls for the West Australian government to reinstate public health measures, warning of a "system collapse" from the state's current trajectory of COVID-19 hospitalisations. Key points: Western Australia's number of COVID-19 hospital cases remains manageable, according to the Health Minister Western Australia's number of COVID-19 hospital cases remains manageable, according to the Health Minister …

Australia's leaders to consider single, uniform definition of a COVID-19 close contact at national cabinet
3 years ago

Australia's leaders to consider single, uniform definition of a COVID-19 close contact at national cabinet

ABC  

A single, nationally-consistent definition of a COVID-19 close contact will be presented to the nation's leaders today, as health authorities seek to recalibrate their response to the fast-spreading Omicron variant. Key points: Leaders will consider making the definition of a close contact someone who spent more than four hours with an infected person The AMA president says that's a bad …

Australia Covid-19: Scott Morrison rules out new lockdowns despite rising cases and Omicron fears
3 years ago

Australia Covid-19: Scott Morrison rules out new lockdowns despite rising cases and Omicron fears

CNN  

CNN — For two years, Australia avoided the worst of the coronavirus pandemic thanks to strict border controls and prolonged lockdowns. On Tuesday, the country’s most populous state reported its highest new daily caseload of the pandemic, and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison called an emergency National Cabinet meeting to discuss the rising infections. The World Health Organization said on …

Australia COVID-19 panel backs reopening plans amid Delta surge
3 years, 4 months ago

Australia COVID-19 panel backs reopening plans amid Delta surge

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says ‘forever’ lockdowns will do more harm than good to the country, even as he acknowledges concern about infections. Australia can proceed with its reopening plans when the country reaches 70 to 80 percent vaccination levels, the government’s pandemic modelling adviser said, even as some states hinted they may not ease border curbs if Sydney fails …

Prime Minister says country must prepare for more COVID-19 cases and an end to lockdowns
3 years, 4 months ago

Prime Minister says country must prepare for more COVID-19 cases and an end to lockdowns

ABC  

The Prime Minister has warned state and territory leaders they must not be afraid of COVID-19 cases rising once enough of the population is vaccinated against the virus. Key points: The Prime Minister says states and territories must hold to an agreement to wind down COVID-19 restrictions as more people are vaccinated The Prime Minister says states and territories must …

Scott Morrison tells states to stick with pathway out of COVID-19 lockdown, concedes return to zero cases 'highly unlikely'
3 years, 4 months ago

Scott Morrison tells states to stick with pathway out of COVID-19 lockdown, concedes return to zero cases 'highly unlikely'

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has conceded it's "highly unlikely" that Australia will be able to return to COVID zero, as he pushes the states to start relaxing restrictions once 70 per cent of adults have been vaccinated. Key points: States and territories agreed to opening borders and reducing lockdowns once 70 to 80 per cent of Australians were vaccinated States …

Australian Prime Minister hints at end to ‘Covid zero’
3 years, 4 months ago

Australian Prime Minister hints at end to ‘Covid zero’

CNN  

CNN — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison hinted at an end to the country’s zero Covid-19 infections strategy in an opinion piece published Sunday, warning Australians to expect a rise in infections as restrictions relax. Morrison’s article comes as Sydney, Australia’s largest city, recorded 830 confirmed Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, its highest number of daily new infections …

Scott Morrison GRILLED on The Project as he dodges question about Covid vaccines
3 years, 5 months ago

Scott Morrison GRILLED on The Project as he dodges question about Covid vaccines

Daily Mail  

Scott Morrison has sidestepped questions about Australia's bungled coronavirus vaccine rollout and the tragic death of a young finance worker in Sydney in a fiery confrontation on The Project. When asked whether the glacial pace of Australia's vaccine rollout contributed to the young finance worker's death, Mr Morrison tiptoed around the question. Ms Takara had no underlying health conditions that …

With ‘freedom day’ must come a review into the handling of Covid
3 years, 6 months ago

With ‘freedom day’ must come a review into the handling of Covid

The Independent  

Now that freedom day is within sight following the government’s transfer of responsibility for Covid to the people, the distractions of the day-to-day management of the situation will be removed for the ministers involved. Beryl Wall London Asylum seeker limbo In response to the article, UK warned not to replicate Australia’s “dark and bloody chapter” on asylum – offshore processing …

Covid Australia: Melbourne lockdown WON'T be extended unless 'massive surge' of mystery cases
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid Australia: Melbourne lockdown WON'T be extended unless 'massive surge' of mystery cases

Daily Mail  

Melbourne's tough lockdown will end on Friday as planned unless there is a massive surge in mystery cases, government sources say. Victorian government sources said the city's lockdown will be lifted as scheduled at 11.59pm on Thursday, with restrictions likely easing to those currently in place in regional Victoria. Melbourne's tough lockdown is unlikely to be extended unless there is …

PM, Scott Morrison agree on importance of equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines
3 years, 8 months ago

PM, Scott Morrison agree on importance of equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison for the country's support to India's fight against coronavirus disease. PM Modi's statement comes amid Australia's decision to not extend the ban on citizens returning from Covid-hit India. PM Modi sought Australia's support for the initiative taken at the World Trade Organisation by India and South Africa to …

Scott Morrison is roasted for scrapping Covid vaccination target
3 years, 8 months ago

Scott Morrison is roasted for scrapping Covid vaccination target

Daily Mail  

Scott Morrison is being roasted by opponents after dropping the aim to offer all Australians a Covid jab by October. Registered Nurse Rebecca DeJong receives an injection of COVID-19 vaccine in Townsville Opposition leader Anthony Albanese said it was 'beyond belief' that the Morrison government 'seem to have no idea about vaccination timetables'. Mr Morrison said Australia's vaccine program is …

Prime Minister Scott Morrison defends government's COVID-19 vaccine rollout
3 years, 9 months ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison defends government's COVID-19 vaccine rollout

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is defending the federal government from accusations it has botched the nation's vaccine rollout, denying they have failed the expectations of the community. Key points: Scott Morrison says a problem with the supply of vaccines from overseas is biggest issue of the rollout He told reporters in Canberra that there was a process in place and …

Scott Morrison declares Covid-19 vaccines will allow us to return to normal
3 years, 11 months ago

Scott Morrison declares Covid-19 vaccines will allow us to return to normal

Daily Mail  

Scott Morrison has declared Covid-19 vaccines will allow the country to remove social distancing restrictions and return to normal, with city-wide lockdowns no longer needed in three months' time. The prime minster said the vaccines are extremely effective at reducing severe disease, meaning the number of coronavirus cases will not matter when most people are vaccinated. The prime minster said …

Federal Government in talks to expand coronavirus travel bubble beyond New Zealand to some parts of Asia
4 years, 1 month ago

Federal Government in talks to expand coronavirus travel bubble beyond New Zealand to some parts of Asia

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia is still holding discussions with several Asian countries — including Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan — about expanding Australia's travel bubble and opening up quarantine-free travel. However New Zealand is still not welcoming travellers from across the ditch, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern saying she wants to wait until all Australian states have …

Prime Minister Scott Morrison pressures Victoria to fast-track coronavirus roadmap
4 years, 4 months ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison pressures Victoria to fast-track coronavirus roadmap

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has taken aim at the Victorian Government's roadmap out of stage 4 coronavirus restrictions, saying he hopes the state will reopen more quickly than outlined. Key points: Mr Morrison described the plan as "crushing news" for Victorians Mr Morrison described the plan as "crushing news" for Victorians Victoria's roadmap out of restrictions was unveiled on Sunday …

Coronavirus is devastating the aged care sector, and it all feels shockingly familiar
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus is devastating the aged care sector, and it all feels shockingly familiar

ABC  

Despite the devastating death toll in Victoria's aged care homes, Prime Minister Scott Morrison didn't dwell on the negatives in Question Time yesterday. Instead, he was searching for the positives: 97 per cent of Australia's aged care homes had no coronavirus infections among residents. In the Senate, Aged Care Minister Richard Colbeck was armed with his own statistics following last …

Scott Morrison walks back mandatory coronavirus vaccination comments
4 years, 4 months ago

Scott Morrison walks back mandatory coronavirus vaccination comments

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has moved to assure Australians any coronavirus vaccine will not be compulsory, despite earlier saying he expected that would be the case. Key points: Mr Morrison said on Wednesday morning he would expect the vaccine would be as "mandatory as possible" Mr Morrison said on Wednesday morning he would expect the vaccine would be as "mandatory …

National Cabinet to meet after coronavirus spending leads to record high debt and deficit
4 years, 5 months ago

National Cabinet to meet after coronavirus spending leads to record high debt and deficit

ABC  

The continuing coronavirus outbreak in Victoria will be a key feature of today's National Cabinet meeting, when state and territory leaders meet with the Prime Minister to discuss the country's response to COVID-19. Key points: National Cabinet will discuss localised outbreak responses and the Victoria outbreak today National Cabinet will discuss localised outbreak responses and the Victoria outbreak today The …

Coronavirus phase five restrictions in WA pushed back to August as Victoria crisis worsens
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus phase five restrictions in WA pushed back to August as Victoria crisis worsens

ABC  

The further relaxation of coronavirus restrictions in Western Australia will be delayed due to the number of people in Perth quarantine hotels and the growing outbreak in Victoria, where another 288 cases have emerged. Key points: Restrictions will not be eased to phase five next weekend as planned Restrictions will not be eased to phase five next weekend as planned …

Key points from Scott Morrison and Daniel Andrews' coronavirus announcements on July 10
4 years, 5 months ago

Key points from Scott Morrison and Daniel Andrews' coronavirus announcements on July 10

ABC  

After an extremely tense week — particularly for those in Victoria — Australia's National Cabinet had plenty on the agenda at its meeting today. "There is also a view across the National Cabinet that are all effectively moving to a charging system for the hotel quarantine that is in place for those returning," Mr Morrison said. "We will see an …

Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Chief medical superintendent in UP's Ambedkar Nagar district succumbs to COVID-19; state reports 389 new cases today
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Chief medical superintendent in UP's Ambedkar Nagar district succumbs to COVID-19; state reports 389 new cases today

Firstpost  

11:20 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Coronavirus Pandemic Latest Updates In poor regions, easing virus lockdowns brings new risks As many countries gingerly start lifting their lockdown measures, experts worry that a further surge of the coronavirus in under-developed regions with shaky health systems could undermine efforts to halt the pandemic, and they say more realistic options are needed. Brazil, Mexico, …

Scott Morrison tells people not to attend Black Lives Matter protests over coronavirus infection risk
4 years, 7 months ago

Scott Morrison tells people not to attend Black Lives Matter protests over coronavirus infection risk

ABC  

The Federal Government has sternly warned Australians not to attend large anti-racism protests slated for this weekend, saying the progress Australia has made in suppressing COVID-19 is at risk. Key points: The Prime Minister says people should not gather to protest because of the coronavirus risk Protests are planned in many major capital cities over the weekend The Chief Medical …

Prime Minister Scott Morrison to warn of hard economic recovery post-coronavirus
4 years, 7 months ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison to warn of hard economic recovery post-coronavirus

ABC  

An overhaul of vocational education focused on tradies and skilled workers will be at the centre of Government efforts to lead the Australian economy "out of ICU" following the COVID-19 crisis. Key points: Scott Morrison will use an address to the National Press Club to warn Australia faces grim times post-COVID-19 Scott Morrison will use an address to the National …

We don't know what the coronavirus new normal will be — and that's Morrison's ongoing challenge
4 years, 7 months ago

We don't know what the coronavirus new normal will be — and that's Morrison's ongoing challenge

ABC  

It's a rare thing for a Prime Minister to emphasise how much they don't know. On Friday the Reserve Bank produced a set of "baseline" forecasts, suggesting unemployment could peak at 10 per cent next month and remain uncomfortably high for the next two years. Stay up-to-date on the coronavirus outbreak Download the ABC News app and subscribe to our …

Australia coronavirus restrictions to be lifted in three-step plan to reopen economy
4 years, 8 months ago

Australia coronavirus restrictions to be lifted in three-step plan to reopen economy

CNN  

CNN — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a three-step plan to reopen the country’s economy by July, as the government begins winding down social distancing measures intended to stop the spread of coronavirus. Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during a press conference following a National Cabinet meeting on May 8 in Canberra, Australia. Morrison said there would be …

Scott Morrison introduces a roadmap out of coronavirus restrictions for Australians after National Cabinet meeting
4 years, 8 months ago

Scott Morrison introduces a roadmap out of coronavirus restrictions for Australians after National Cabinet meeting

ABC  

Australians have spent nearly two months enduring some form of coronavirus lockdown. For indoor gatherings, Mr Morrison said step one would be "five guests in your own home" — meaning you can have your whole household plus five extras. Step one of the roadmap allows "recreational travel of day trips up to 150km", the Prime Minister said. "Stage two and …

National Cabinet to bring forward meeting on lifting coronavirus restrictions, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says
4 years, 8 months ago

National Cabinet to bring forward meeting on lifting coronavirus restrictions, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says

ABC  

Nationwide restrictions on movement and business could be eased as soon as next week, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison declaring Australians have "earned an early mark" in the fight against coronavirus. Key points: National Cabinet will consider easing restrictions one week ahead of schedule Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australians have "earned an early mark" A key consideration at next …

Scott Morrison issues warning to aged care facilities to allow visitors or Commonwealth will get involved
4 years, 8 months ago

Scott Morrison issues warning to aged care facilities to allow visitors or Commonwealth will get involved

ABC  

The Prime Minister has warned aged care facilities that are imposing visitor rules beyond the national coronavirus advice to stop, saying the Commonwealth will step in if they do not. Key points: Commonwealth may force facilities to apply for exemptions if they do not follow rules Commonwealth may force facilities to apply for exemptions if they do not follow rules …

Scott Morrison defends Peter Dutton's calls for transparency from China over the origins of coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

Scott Morrison defends Peter Dutton's calls for transparency from China over the origins of coronavirus

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has defended his Home Affairs Minister from Chinese criticism he is engaged in anti-Beijing propaganda, arguing Australia will not be dictated to about what causes it publicly advocates. Key points: Mr Morrison believes Australia's demands for a full and frank investigation of the pandemic would have broad global support Mr Morrison believes Australia's demands for a …

The curve is flattening, but not enough to return to normal. Catch up on the key points from Scott Morrison's latest coronavirus update
4 years, 8 months ago

The curve is flattening, but not enough to return to normal. Catch up on the key points from Scott Morrison's latest coronavirus update

ABC  

It has been 87 days since Australia's first case of coronavirus was confirmed. Health Minister Greg Hunt said Tuesday was an important day on the "road back" — but we have to keep doing what we're doing and continue distancing measures. Stay up-to-date on the coronavirus outbreak Download the ABC News app and subscribe to our range of news alerts …

Coronavirus Australia live news: Second death at NSW aged care home inside 24 hours as SA records zero new cases for second day running
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Australia live news: Second death at NSW aged care home inside 24 hours as SA records zero new cases for second day running

ABC  

Reuters Britain's government is not thinking about easing yet the lockdown enacted almost four weeks ago to help control the coronavirus outbreak, a senior minister said on Sunday. "The facts and the advice are clear at the moment that we should not be thinking of lifting of these restrictions yet," Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove told Sky News. Gove also …

Australia's coronavirus restrictions will remain until these three things are established
4 years, 8 months ago

Australia's coronavirus restrictions will remain until these three things are established

ABC  

Scott Morrison has laid out a three-point plan that he says Australia will need to implement before we can think about relaxing social-distancing rules. The Government has touted Australia's world-leading symptomatic case detection rate, but you can only find what you're looking for — Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy acknowledged people who may have the virus but aren't showing symptoms …

Coronavirus update: IMF warns Asia growth to stall in 2020, Trump flags announcement on reopening US, Australia's restrictions to last another four weeks
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus update: IMF warns Asia growth to stall in 2020, Trump flags announcement on reopening US, Australia's restrictions to last another four weeks

ABC  

Australia's next National Cabinet meeting will discuss elective surgeries, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison says current coronavirus restrictions will need to stay in place until testing and tracing is improved. Following today's cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said baseline restrictions currently in place to curb the coronavirus outbreak would remain for the next four weeks. "We're very concerned about …

Coronavirus restrictions to remain in place for at least four weeks, Scott Morrison says
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus restrictions to remain in place for at least four weeks, Scott Morrison says

ABC  

Australians will have to live with coronavirus restrictions for at least another four weeks, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said, as the Government begins to chart a path out of the measures. Key points: Australia will continue with social distancing restrictions for at least another four weeks Australia will continue with social distancing restrictions for at least another four weeks …

Aussie kids ask Prime Minister Scott Morrison the big questions about coronavirus on Behind the News
4 years, 8 months ago

Aussie kids ask Prime Minister Scott Morrison the big questions about coronavirus on Behind the News

ABC  

Australian children are adapting to life without a classroom, team sports and birthday parties, and these six kids have hit Prime Minister Scott Morrison with some important questions about COVID-19 and the future. Huon, 11, from Tasmania wanted to know the Prime Minister's prediction about how long the COVID-19 situation would go on for. Darwin girl Journey, 15, was more …

Tim Minchin blasts Scott Morrison's response to coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

Tim Minchin blasts Scott Morrison's response to coronavirus

Daily Mail  

Tim Minchin has said Scott Morrison does not deserve credit for Australia's successful response to coronavirus. Tim Minchin has said Scott Morrison does not deserve credit for Australia's successful response to coronavirus Australia is showing the world how to fight coronarvirus with minimal deaths, a slowing infection rate and some luck. One line attacked him for saying he would go …

Scott Morrison warns Australians to stay home for Easter or risk coronavirus 'horror scenarios'
4 years, 9 months ago

Scott Morrison warns Australians to stay home for Easter or risk coronavirus 'horror scenarios'

ABC  

Scott Morrison has warned that Australia risks facing coronavirus "horror scenarios" witnessed overseas if physical distancing is abandoned, particularly during the Easter long weekend. Key points: The Prime Minister insists coronavirus modelling is highly theoretical He says the models are based on international data, not Australian cases Australians are being told that physical distancing will have to be sustained for …

Coronavirus data shows our isolation regime is a marathon, not a sprint
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus data shows our isolation regime is a marathon, not a sprint

ABC  

Australia is only a few days into its latest regime of strict self-isolation measures designed to fight the coronavirus pandemic, but already, many people are asking — when will they end? The model, first published last week and now updated, shows: Strict physical-distancing measures are beginning to work and Australians appear to have been about 90 per cent compliant with …

We're learning a great deal about Scott Morrison from how he's handling the coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

We're learning a great deal about Scott Morrison from how he's handling the coronavirus

ABC  

As COVID-19 transforms our individual lives, we are learning a few new things about ourselves as a society. When people were asked how they rated the Government's response to the outbreak, 45 per cent said it was good — not a majority but well above those who rated it as poor. But we can hypothesise that while Australians generally have …

Scott Morrison gave a rundown of the latest coronavirus measures after Friday's National Cabinet meeting. Here's what he said
4 years, 9 months ago

Scott Morrison gave a rundown of the latest coronavirus measures after Friday's National Cabinet meeting. Here's what he said

ABC  

Australia has been eagerly waiting for the result of the latest National Cabinet meeting. "The Premiers are updating their information on a daily basis but it is a daily report on where things are at for each and every day," Mr Morrison said. "It means there can be additional people taking part in the celebration of those services," Mr Morrison …

Forced coronavirus quarantine for all people returning to Australia
4 years, 9 months ago

Forced coronavirus quarantine for all people returning to Australia

ABC  

All passengers who arrive in Australia after midnight on Saturday will go into mandatory quarantine in hotels for a fortnight, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced. Key points: Passengers will be quarantined in the city they land in, irrespective of where they live Two-thirds of Australia's coronavirus cases are from people travelling from overseas Defence personnel will help state and …

‘One for $3.50, Two for $99’: How one shop is stopping toilet paper greed during Australia’s coronavirus outbreak
4 years, 9 months ago

‘One for $3.50, Two for $99’: How one shop is stopping toilet paper greed during Australia’s coronavirus outbreak

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A convenience store owner has …

Read Scott Morrison's full statement on the new national coronavirus restrictions
4 years, 9 months ago

Read Scott Morrison's full statement on the new national coronavirus restrictions

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a raft of new restrictions on activities, events and businesses to curb the spread of coronavirus. "House parties where someone wants to now have the social events, not at clubs and venues like that but to organise a party at someone's home, the states and territories will be particularly looking at that one and …

Why coronavirus pressures prompted Australia's biggest states to rebel against Scott Morrison
4 years, 9 months ago

Why coronavirus pressures prompted Australia's biggest states to rebel against Scott Morrison

ABC  

On a day when the number of COVID-19 cases had surpassed 500 in New South Wales, Sydneysiders woke up to an opinion piece in the biggest selling newspaper, the Sunday Telegraph, from Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan. The health advice hadn't changed — the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee that guides health emergencies was still advising that schools should remain …

New coronavirus shutdown measures are coming into force. This is what they mean for your routine
4 years, 9 months ago

New coronavirus shutdown measures are coming into force. This is what they mean for your routine

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has declared the situation is now "deadly serious". On Sunday night, Mr Morrison announced places like pubs, indoor sporting venues and churches would be closed by midday today. On Sunday morning the Prime Minister requested Australians to stay at home, unless their travel was "essential". At Sunday night's press conference, Mr Morrison said Australians would not …

Coronavirus | World grapples with ‘once-in-100-year’ virulence
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | World grapples with ‘once-in-100-year’ virulence

The Hindu  

March 18, 2020 11:27 pm | Updated 11:33 pm IST Hundreds of millions of people worldwide were adjusting on Wednesday to once-in-a-generation measures to battle the COVID-19 pandemic that is not only killing the old and vulnerable but also threatening prolonged economic misery. The fast-spreading disease that jumped from animals to humans in China has now infected about 2,00,000 people …

Large indoor gatherings banned, schools to stay open, Scott Morrison tells Australians not to leave the country in face of coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

Large indoor gatherings banned, schools to stay open, Scott Morrison tells Australians not to leave the country in face of coronavirus pandemic

ABC  

Non-essential indoor gatherings of more than 100 people have been banned by the Federal Government as the country responds to the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Scott Morrison also warned Australians not to leave the country as the disease spreads, saying: "We haven't seen this sort of thing in Australia since the end of the First World War." The Prime Minister …

Australia coronavirus outbreak: PM warns of ‘once-in-100 year’ crisis
4 years, 9 months ago

Australia coronavirus outbreak: PM warns of ‘once-in-100 year’ crisis

CNN  

Brisbane, Australia CNN — Australian Prime Minister has warned people to “stop hoarding,” as shoppers across the country empty supermarket shelves amid rising alarm over the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus, which has infected almost 180,000 people worldwide. Some fear the rapid rise in coronavirus cases suggest that Australia’s normally robust health system could be overwhelmed, like Italy’s where …

Scott Morrison says panic buying driven by coronavirus lockdown fears is 'ridiculous' and 'un-Australian'
4 years, 9 months ago

Scott Morrison says panic buying driven by coronavirus lockdown fears is 'ridiculous' and 'un-Australian'

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has told people to stop hoarding supplies, saying he is disappointed at the "un-Australian" panic buying being driven by fears around the coronavirus pandemic. Key points: Mr Morrison said there was no reason for shoppers to hoard goods He urged Australians to use their common sense and not abuse staff The CEO of Woolworths said there …

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