Asia steps up virus efforts as second wave of infections strikes
by Allison JACKSON Agence France-Presse Hong Kong, China (AFP) — From Australia's Bondi Beach to the streets of New Delhi, authorities…
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Australia and Oceania
Panic buying in Fiji as first virus case confirmed
SUVA, Fiji (AFP) -- Fiji confirmed its first coronavirus case Thursday, sparking panic buying in major centers on the Pacific…
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Australia bans non-residents from arrival: PM
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia on Thursday unveiled an unprecedented ban on any non-residents arriving into the country, ratcheting up…
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Australia supermarkets start ‘elderly hour’ to counter panic-buying
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- An Australian supermarket chain will start opening its doors exclusively to customers over 60-years-old for one…
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Australia unveils $11billion stimulus to avert virus downturn
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia on Thursday unveiled a massive US$11 billion spending plan designed to curb the economic impact…
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Netherlands record first death in coronavirus outbreak
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) -- The Netherlands has recorded its first death in the novel coronavirus outbreak, health officials said…
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Virus panic buying prompts toilet roll rationing Down Under
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia's biggest supermarket on Wednesday announced a limit on toilet paper purchases after the global spread…
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New Zealand confirms first coronavirus case
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- New Zealand confirmed its first coronavirus case Friday, saying a recent arrival from Iran who…
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2 cruise ship passengers found COVID-19 positive in Australia, had earlier tested negative in Japan
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Two Australians evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship have tested positive for coronavirus on their…
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Two Australian evacuees from Japan ship have coronavirus
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Two Australians evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship have tested positive for coronavirus, authorities said…
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