21 March 2020
As we retreat into our homes, messages shared on WhatsApp and via text message risk undermining the efforts of government and public health officials.
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21 Mar: Australia's banks announce financial relief for small businesses, 2,700 cruise ship passengers are asked to self-isolate, and 25 million Californians are expected to be infected with coronavirus in the next eight weeks.... more
21 Mar: No-one truly knows the answer to how long this pandemic and the social distancing measures it's brought about will last, but past epidemics and disease forecasting can give us some clues as to what we're in for.... more
20 Mar: Coronavirus can't reproduce outside a living host, but the virus can still survive on surfaces for hours and in some cases even days, new research reveals.... more
20 Mar: The head of the Commonwealth Bank says there's "every reason to be concerned" about the impact of coronavirus on the economy, warning Australian businesses and households need cash quickly.... more
20 Mar: It's a city famed for its live music scene, but venue owners in Melbourne say the industry is on the brink of catastrophe because of the coronavirus outbreak, with fears many clubs and pubs won't survive long enough to see performers return to the stage.... more
20 Mar: Vanuatu is one of only three countries around the world that have no women serving in their parliaments — but as the country heads to the polls, female candidates are hoping to change that.... more
20 Mar: A beautifully preserved fossil of an ancient fish shows the evolution of the bones in our hands started before animals emerged onto land.... more
19 Mar: Two hospitals will be reopened in Adelaide dedicated to treating more coronavirus patients. It comes as SA Health announces a further five cases in the state, taking the total to 42.... more
