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Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact - 7/4/20
The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, measures and impacts as of 0730 AEST April 7. -- NUMBERS * Confirmed cases in Australia: 5,795 * Australian deaths: 41 (19 in NSW, 10 in Vic, four in Qld, four… -
Australians told to keep up virus measures
Members of the public are seen walking past a sign reading '1.5 Metres Apart' at Scarborough Beach, Perth, Monday, April 6, 2020. Beaches in Perth remain open but people must still adhere to social… -
More staff at Tas hospital have COVID-19
Two more staff at a hospital in Tasmania's northwest have tested positive to the coronavirus, with authorities banning visitors from the facility. The new cases at the North West Regional Hospital in… -
China sees rise in new coronavirus cases
Mainland China has reported 39 new coronavirus cases as the number of asymptomatic cases also surged, as Beijing continues to struggle to extinguish the outbreak despite drastic containment efforts.… -
Warning on early access to super scam
Scammers are pretending to offer people financial relief from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic by helping them access superannuation early. The fraudsters are phoning people and claiming to be… -
COVID-19 death toll rises
NSW has now recorded 18 coronavirus deaths as the state's total number of cases rises to 2637. NSW Health said today the state had recorded 57 new cases - a drop on the previous day which was partly… -
NSW COVID-19 death toll rises to 18
NSW has now recorded 18 COVID-19 deaths as the state's total number of cases rises to 2637. NSW Health said on Monday the state had recorded 57 new cases - a drop on the previous day which was partly… -
Tiger at NYC Bronx Zoo positive for virus
A tiger at New York's Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first known infection in an animal in the US or a tiger anywhere. The four-year-old Malayan… -
UK PM admitted to hospital for tests
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital for tests after showing persistent symptoms of coronavirus (EPA/Will Oliver) British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted… -
We can defeat the coronavirus: Queen
Queen Elizabeth II during her address to the nation and the Commonwealth in relation to the coronavirus epidemic (EPA/Buckingham Palace) Queen Elizabeth has told the British people that they would… -
Qld sticks with tough coronavirus controls
Queensland's coronavirus infection rate has slowed, but tough restrictions remain in place amid fears any relaxation could cause a spike in cases. The state recorded an extra nine cases of COVID-19… -
NSW Police to investigate Ruby Princess
NSW Police to investigate Ruby Princess (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) The Ruby Princess will be berthing at the port of Port Kembla, near Wollongong on the same day a criminal investigation is set to begin… -
Jervis Bay has closed its border
Officially Jervis Bay Territory, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Communications (DITRDC) have signed and issued the Jervis Bay Territory… -
Stern warning from South Coast police
Commentry from Greg Churchill on Milton Ulladulla Notice Board. Ok, For those that don't know, I am the Officer In Charge at Ulladulla Police Station. I am aware that there are many people on these… -
Queensland months away from infection peak
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk (pictured) has warned Queensland is still some way off approaching its infection peak (AAP Image/Darren England) Queensland's coronavirus tally has climbed again and the… -
New coronavirus cases drop in NSW
Just 91 new coronavirus infections have been recorded in NSW overnight in an encouraging sign tough public health measures are starting to take effect. Premier Berejiklian says NSW will be living in… -
Politician pay cut not helpful: Morrison
According to Prime Minister Scott Morrison (pictured) politician pay cuts would not be helpful (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) The Morrison government has rejected calls for politicians and public servants… -
Morrison backs Chinese animal market ban
People wearing protective masks seen at the wet market. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called for a global crackdown on Chinese wild animal markets which are believed to be the source of the… -
Resilience can defeat virus, experts say
Macquarie University MindSpot clinic Executive Director, Professor Nick Titov (AAP Image/Supplied by Macquarie University) Many of us have already lost or fear losing our jobs, others have fallen… -
Global coronavirus cases top one million
Global coronavirus cases have topped one million as the pandemic explodes in the US and the death toll continues to climb in Italy and Spain, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. The…