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 more than 2,000 people have died, according to the WHO. “There’s lots to go around.” Empty meat product shelves in an Australian supermarket after panic buying due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Video Ad Feedback How to tell your kids about the coronavirus 06:27 - Source: CNN Parents and teachers’ unions have questioned the move to continue classes, with NSW Teachers Federation president Angelo Gavrielatos saying in a statement that many schools could easily classify as gatherings of more than 500 people.

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Australia is in the grip of an unprecedented bird flu outbreak
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia is in the grip of an unprecedented bird flu outbreak

ABC  

TOM HARTLEY, REPORTER: In a quarantine zone outside Canberra, there’s been a biosecurity scare. TOM HARTLEY: We’re in the grip of a devastating avian flu outbreak, with multiple strains across Australia’s east coast and there’s an urgent fight to keep it contained. TOM HARTLEY: The H7 strains have been traced to Australia's wild bird population, namely ducks and responsible for …

Viral #BidenEmptyShelves photos are actually from Trump’s America and Australia
3 years, 2 months ago

Viral #BidenEmptyShelves photos are actually from Trump’s America and Australia

The Independent  

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Police Deliver Groceries, Toilet Papers Amidst Spike of Covid-19 on Fiji Island
3 years, 6 months ago

Police Deliver Groceries, Toilet Papers Amidst Spike of Covid-19 on Fiji Island

News 18  

Fiji on Wednesday began distributing groceries to some households as it urges people to stay at home amid rising infections of the highly transmissible Delta variant of the novel coronavirus. Police and a supermarket “delivered household packs to Fijians in targeted lockdown areas and home isolation”, the government said on Twitter as part of a publicity blitz on COVID-19 safety. …

Coronavirus Updates: In view of COVID-19 case surge, tender to be floated to import 50,000 MT of medical oxygen, says Centre
3 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Updates: In view of COVID-19 case surge, tender to be floated to import 50,000 MT of medical oxygen, says Centre

Firstpost  

11:18 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Coronavirus LATEST Updates Centre asks states to ensure availability of essential supplies, stop panic buying by consumers Amid concerns over the availability of essential items in view of rising COVID-19 cases, the Centre on Thursday directed state governments to take steps to stop panic buying by people and ensure there is no hike in prices …

Panic buying psychology and how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed consumer behaviour
3 years, 9 months ago

Panic buying psychology and how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed consumer behaviour

ABC  

Panic buying and an interest in sanitiser and sourdough bread recipes are among the strange consumer trends to emerge during the coronavirus pandemic. Key points: Sourdough and sanitiser recipes were a major supermarket's most searched items during the pandemic A study of consumers found 46 per cent care more about Australian-made since COVID-19 A major supermarket has seen a 33 …

Morrisons becomes first major UK supermarket to reinstate rationing amid fears of panic buying
4 years, 3 months ago

Morrisons becomes first major UK supermarket to reinstate rationing amid fears of panic buying

The Independent  

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WHO plays down China's worry over coronavirus on food packaging after chicken wings found with COVID-19
4 years, 4 months ago

WHO plays down China's worry over coronavirus on food packaging after chicken wings found with COVID-19

ABC  

The World Health Organisation has moved to allay fears coronavirus could be spreading via food shipments. Key points: A WHO spokesman said people should not fear food, food packaging or processing or delivery of food A WHO spokesman said people should not fear food, food packaging or processing or delivery of food China had tested hundreds of thousands of packages …

Can you get coronavirus from packages? What we know so far
4 years, 4 months ago

Can you get coronavirus from packages? What we know so far

Live Mint  

coronavirus, spread of coronavirus, coronavirus transmission, frozen food packaging, New Zealand, coronavirus for freight, frozen chicken wings, COVID-19 from food, food packaging China reported several cases of frozen food packaging contaminated with the novel coronavirus this week, while New Zealand said it is investigating the possibility that its latest COVID-19 cases could be traced to imported freight. Health officials raised …

Australian authorities warn against panic buying in hotspots
4 years, 5 months ago

Australian authorities warn against panic buying in hotspots

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: The premier of Australia's hotspot Victoria state has urged residents not to panic-buy as he announced reductions in meat productions. The state capital Melbourne began its first full day of tough lockdown restrictions on Thursday as Victoria posted 471 new COVID-19 infections and eight deaths. Premier Daniel Andrews says beef, lamb and pork production will be reduced by one …

Coronavirus ripped through aged cared homes in the UK, but one managed to avoid disaster
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus ripped through aged cared homes in the UK, but one managed to avoid disaster

ABC  

As coronavirus ripped through care homes in the UK, one provider decided to go its own way and ended up saving residents from catastrophe. Key points: About 20,000 UK care residents died from COVID-19 between March and June One provider locked down homes and refused to take in hospital patients Their homes have not experienced a single case of COVID-19 …

Coronavirus in Victoria shutdown of meat processors not a threat to meat supplies, industry says
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus in Victoria shutdown of meat processors not a threat to meat supplies, industry says

ABC  

The shutdown of meat processors in Victoria because of COVID-19 cases among abattoir workers will not affect meat supplies for consumers, industry figures say. Key points: More than 300 cases of COVID-19 in Victoria are currently linked directly to outbreaks in meat processing plants Although there have been supply chain disruptions internationally due to abattoirs shutting, experts say Australia wouldn't …

How The Coronavirus Has Affected What We Buy At The Grocery Store
4 years, 5 months ago

How The Coronavirus Has Affected What We Buy At The Grocery Store

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING As the major effects of the coronavirus pandemic make themselves apparent ― the ubiquity of masks and hand sanitizer, restaurants serving at half capacity ― other, more subtle changes are still just coming into focus. “Anything that can be associated with immunity is gaining strength and momentum, even if it’s more expensive.” - Frances Zelazny, chief marketing …

Surge in coronavirus cases slows down Texas, Florida's reopening bid
4 years, 6 months ago

Surge in coronavirus cases slows down Texas, Florida's reopening bid

India Today  

Texas and Florida closed bars and imposed other measures on Friday to combat a surge in coronavirus cases that has put the brakes on reopening the economies of two of the largest US states. As warnings mounted worldwide over lifting lockdowns too soon, Southeast Asian leaders said the Covid-19 pandemic has swept away years of economic gains, particularly in tourism-driven …

Australian food products now require proof of virus-free status before entering China
4 years, 6 months ago

Australian food products now require proof of virus-free status before entering China

ABC  

Australian producers sending food and edible agricultural products to China will now be required to sign a declaration to prove the items are free from COVID-19, following an outbreak at a Beijing market. Key points: Australian producers are now required to sign a declaration to prove items are free from COVID-19, following an outbreak at a Beijing market Agriculture Minister …

Steak is still safe to eat, experts say, despite the coronavirus outbreak at a Melbourne abattoir
4 years, 8 months ago

Steak is still safe to eat, experts say, despite the coronavirus outbreak at a Melbourne abattoir

ABC  

A coronavirus outbreak at a Melbourne meatworks has left some consumers questioning the safety of the meat they are grabbing off supermarket shelves. Professor Mackay said there was "no indication" humans could acquire the virus "from raw meat". A spokesperson said COVID-19 is "not a foodborne disease" and there is no evidence that people can get the virus through food …

Major grocery chains rationing meat purchases to curb hoarding
4 years, 8 months ago

Major grocery chains rationing meat purchases to curb hoarding

The Independent  

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As citizens become more fearful of coronavirus, experts need to ease fears over lifting the lockdown
4 years, 8 months ago

As citizens become more fearful of coronavirus, experts need to ease fears over lifting the lockdown

The Independent  

I’ll spare you the bad language, but the rumours coming out of government is that their “comms strategy” has scared people so witless that the authorities now worry that, even if lockdown is gradually relaxed, people won’t want to leave their homes. Brilliant specialists were interviewed who basically said they’d never seen anything like this “medieval” disease, with accounts of …

Coronavirus cases in Victoria climb by 22, including 19 more cases at meatworks
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus cases in Victoria climb by 22, including 19 more cases at meatworks

ABC  

Victoria has confirmed a further 22 cases of coronavirus, including 19 linked to a cluster of cases at the Cedar Meats Australia abattoir in Melbourne's west. Key points: Victoria's Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton said the meatworks cluster was "not a risk to the general community and it's not going to get out of control" Victoria's Chief Health Officer Brett …

Coronavirus: Australia allows home visits and opens beaches as lockdown eases following drop in new cases
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Australia allows home visits and opens beaches as lockdown eases following drop in new cases

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 Australia has begun opening beaches …

Restocking supermarket shelves after coronavirus panic buying doesn't happen overnight. Let's unpack why
4 years, 8 months ago

Restocking supermarket shelves after coronavirus panic buying doesn't happen overnight. Let's unpack why

ABC  

For many people the beginning of the coronavirus crisis was marked with scrambles to buy toilet paper and supermarket scrums. Coles chief operations officer Matt Swindells said the panic buying phenomenon started a ripple effect that impacted every aspect of the supply chain. "The amount of toilet paper Australians need is not the same amount of toilet paper Australians are …

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 …

Reeling under lockdown in Europe, Indians rely on experience, govt healthcare to stay safe and informed about coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

Reeling under lockdown in Europe, Indians rely on experience, govt healthcare to stay safe and informed about coronavirus

Firstpost  

It is not just the poor alone who are taking time to wrap their head around the long-lasting consequences the coronavirus pandemic can have on the world Editor’s Note: Thousands of Indians are stranded in foreign lands across the world, some by choice, others due to geopolitical, financial and academic constraints. In this multi-part series, Firstpost takes a look at …

Coronavirus panic-buying: As supermarkets ration items, should customers be stockpiling?
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus panic-buying: As supermarkets ration items, should customers be stockpiling?

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ocado warned customers they were facing “exceptionally high demand” for delivery slots, while elsewhere …

Coronavirus: Australia slams WHO support for China wet markets
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Australia slams WHO support for China wet markets

Daily Mail  

Australia has piled pressure on the World Health Organisation after it backed the reopening of China's wet markets despite them being the likely origin of COVID-19. The WHO last week claimed China's wet markets could be made to sell safe food with increased hygiene practices and refused to support their closure as they are an important source of food and …

U.S. Meat Supply Is 'Perilously Close' To A Shortage, CEO Warns
4 years, 8 months ago

U.S. Meat Supply Is 'Perilously Close' To A Shortage, CEO Warns

NPR  

U.S. Meat Supply Is 'Perilously Close' To A Shortage, CEO Warns Enlarge this image toggle caption Stephen Groves/AP Stephen Groves/AP Updated at 2:25 p.m. And the company's CEO warned that the coronavirus pandemic is pushing the nation's meat supply "perilously close" to the edge. Sponsor Message "The closure of this facility, combined with a growing list of other protein plants …

China Reopens Wet Markets Despite Ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

China Reopens Wet Markets Despite Ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic

ABP News  

MACAU, CHINA - JANUARY 28: Residents wearing face masks purchase seafood at a wet market on January 28, 2020 in Macau, China. The number of cases of a deadly new coronavirus rose to over 4000 in mainland China Tuesday as health officials locked down the city of Wuhan last week in an effort to contain the spread of the pneumonia-like …

World risks food crisis in wake of coronavirus, officials warn
4 years, 9 months ago

World risks food crisis in wake of coronavirus, officials warn

Al Jazeera  

Governments must ensure free trade especially to avoid further slowdowns in food-supply chains, WTO, WHO, UN say. As governments around the world are trying to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus by putting their populations in lockdown, international trade and food supply chains suffered a severe slowdown. “Uncertainty about food availability can spark a wave of export restrictions, creating …

Coronavirus update: Scott Morrison announces strict new quarantine rules, new cases decline for second day, US overtakes China's tally
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus update: Scott Morrison announces strict new quarantine rules, new cases decline for second day, US overtakes China's tally

ABC  

All people returning to Australia will be forced to quarantine in hotels for 14 days, a baby is among 24 new cases in Western Australia, and the US now has more confirmed cases than any other country. Friday's key moments Stay up-to-date on the coronavirus outbreak Download the ABC News app and subscribe to our range of news alerts for …

Coronavirus is spreading rapidly in the US. American culture might make it uniquely vulnerable
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus is spreading rapidly in the US. American culture might make it uniquely vulnerable

ABC  

In my neighbourhood in Washington DC, a lot of people mock President Donald Trump's 2020 election slogan "Keep America Great". For weeks, President Donald Trump contradicted health officials and played down the threat, claiming the virus was similar to the flu, telling people: "just stay calm, it will go away". would spread widely, rapidly, terribly, could kill potentially millions in …

‘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 …

Australia is moving to stage 2 restrictions to curb the coronavirus outbreak. Here's what's included
4 years, 9 months ago

Australia is moving to stage 2 restrictions to curb the coronavirus outbreak. Here's what's included

ABC  

As of midnight Wednesday, beauty services are closed, but hairdressers will still be able to operate. "People should stay at home unless they're going for essential services and shopping, unless they're going for medical services or to work or for exercise or children to school," Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt said. "It is very important that they strictly manage the …

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 …

Coronavirus: Food rationing must be introduced immediately, experts warn government
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Food rationing must be introduced immediately, experts warn government

The Independent  

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Coronavirus panic buying takes root at nurseries selling fruit and vegetable plants and seeds
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus panic buying takes root at nurseries selling fruit and vegetable plants and seeds

ABC  

First it was the panic buying of toilet rolls, then staples like rice, pasta and meat — now it's spread to the nursery industry as demand for edible plants and seeds heats up due to coronavirus. Key points: Some people who have been in the industry for decades describe the run on plants as "unprecedented" Many people buying plants at …

I'm working at a supermarket during the coronavirus pandemic. This is what it's like
4 years, 9 months ago

I'm working at a supermarket during the coronavirus pandemic. This is what it's like

ABC  

As a supermarket worker, last week started out like any other. Toilet paper panic Photo shows Trolley loaded with toilet paper at an Australian supermarket in coronavirus story about why everyone's buying toilet paper. COVID-19 and working from home Photo shows Fiona Wright stands on a balcony with plants in story about working from home due to coronavirus and looking …

Coronavirus pandemic sees food shortages for homeless as panic buying strips supermarket shelves
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic sees food shortages for homeless as panic buying strips supermarket shelves

ABC  

Food is becoming scarce for the homeless and people sleeping rough in Ipswich, west of Brisbane, as five charities stop operating amid the spread of COVID-19. "That is an incredible amount of people and we don't have food and resources to do that," he said. "One guy came in the other day, he had missed he meals provided in the …

Farmers call for calm amid unprecedented coronavirus supermarket panic buying
4 years, 9 months ago

Farmers call for calm amid unprecedented coronavirus supermarket panic buying

ABC  

Australia won't run out of things to eat and drink, and shoppers have no reason to panic, according to food growers and manufacturers. Key points: Farmers launch a marketing campaign reminding Australians there won't be a food shortage The farm lobby will tell people "Aussie farmers have your back" The Prime Minister has urged people to stop panic buying and …

Coronavirus update: Medicine sales to be restricted, Reserve Bank announces emergency interest rates cut, Australia blocks arrival of all non-citizens
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus update: Medicine sales to be restricted, Reserve Bank announces emergency interest rates cut, Australia blocks arrival of all non-citizens

ABC  

Medicine sales will be restricted across Australia, the Reserve Bank has announced an emergency interest rates cut, and Australia will close its borders to all non-residents as the fallout of the coronavirus crisis continues. These are the measures that have been announced: Some prescription medicines will be limited to one month's supply at the prescribed dose at the prescribed dose …

Coronavirus isn't causing Australia to run out of food — but why are shelves still bare?
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus isn't causing Australia to run out of food — but why are shelves still bare?

ABC  

Until a couple of weeks ago — before the coronavirus crisis — the biggest queues you would probably expect to see at supermarkets were at checkouts, as people lined up to leave. "I think a lot of consumers — they worry that something won't be available, and so they don't really understand what goes behind the shelf," Associate Professor Simpson …

Dev 360: Navigating uncertainty in the time of coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Dev 360: Navigating uncertainty in the time of coronavirus

Deccan Chronicle  

Let us face it. In an unusual move, the Maharashtra government has decided to “stamp” behind the left palm of all persons who have been asked to be in “home quarantine” in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. The quality of hygiene in many quarantine facilities leave much to be desired But fear and lack of trust can have devastating …

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 …

Panic buying is forcing supermarkets to ration food and supplies
4 years, 9 months ago

Panic buying is forcing supermarkets to ration food and supplies

CNN  

London CNN Business — Supermarkets in countries around the world are rationing food and household staples in an attempt to prevent shortages as the coronavirus pandemic sparks waves of panic buying. Popular products such as toilet paper, soap and long-life milk will be limited to two per customer, Sainsbury’s CEO Mike Coupe said in a letter to customers. The four-item …

ACT records third case of coronavirus disease COVID-19 as panicked Canberrans empty shelves
4 years, 9 months ago

ACT records third case of coronavirus disease COVID-19 as panicked Canberrans empty shelves

ABC  

The ACT Government has confirmed a third case of coronavirus, as panicked Canberrans drive up to an hour-and-a-half away to buy groceries. Key points: The third confirmed case in Canberra is a woman in her 70s who tested positive last night As of 8:00am today, 1,389 people in the ACT have returned negative tests for the disease The two earlier …

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 …

Coronavirus Australia: Young mum cries over lack of baby drops
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Australia: Young mum cries over lack of baby drops

Daily Mail  

A young mother-of-two broke down in tears at a pharmacy in Sydney's Bondi Beach on Tuesday after discovering that coronavirus hoarders had bought all of the Children's Panadol Baby Drops. 'Enough is enough': Young mother Sara Tumino broke down in tears at a pharmacy in Sydney's Bondi Beach on Tuesday after discovering that coronavirus hoarders had bought all of the …

Farmers warn harvests could be lost if coronavirus lockdown means they lose workers to pick produce
4 years, 9 months ago

Farmers warn harvests could be lost if coronavirus lockdown means they lose workers to pick produce

Daily Mail  

Farmers have warned that fruit and vegetable harvests may be lost due to a shortage of staff due to a coronavirus lockdown. Australian growers rely on a steady influx of foreign workers to pick produce, but travel bans and self-isolating measures may cause them to lose crops through not having enough hands to collect them. 'There are people overseas making …

Coronavirus cases in Victoria rise, as panic buying hits Melbourne soup kitchens
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus cases in Victoria rise, as panic buying hits Melbourne soup kitchens

ABC  

A Melbourne charity is desperately seeking donations as panic buying limits its ability to feed hundreds of Victoria's most vulnerable people. Key points: Another 23 Victorian cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight, taking the national tally to more than 440 Toorak Primary School became the first Victorian public school to close after a teacher was diagnosed with the virus Hundreds …

Coronavirus is causing panic buying, but what does that mean for Australia's food security?
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus is causing panic buying, but what does that mean for Australia's food security?

ABC  

Empty supermarket shelves have become a common sight in the past few weeks, since coronavirus sparked widespread panic buying. Key points: Coronavirus has led to temporary shortages of some products in supermarkets But retail and agricultural experts say Australia has plenty of food to go around Rationing was introduced during World War II, but is extremely unlikely to be repeated …

Here's What's Been Flying Off Store Shelves
4 years, 9 months ago

Here's What's Been Flying Off Store Shelves

NPR  

Here's What's Been Flying Off Store Shelves Enlarge this image toggle caption Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Updated at 3:04 p.m. ET We've seen pictures of people lining up at grocery stores, Costco and other retailers looking for essential supplies as the coronavirus crisis deepens. At a Harris Teeter grocery store in Washington, D.C., security worker Brando Sterling said …

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