Australia's COVID-19 cases surge past 1,000...

Real news, honest views. View Online   |   Forward March 21, 2020 Australia's COVID-19 cases surge past 1,000 Australia's total cases of COVID-19 has officially passed 1,000 as the nation recorded its seven death from the pandemic. China's 'attempts to re-write coronavirus history won't get past Donald Trump' Sky News contributor, Scott Emerson say China is making "an attempt to re-write history" concerning the origins of the coronavirus. Health Minister 'bitterly disappointed' by crowds at Bondi NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard says he was "bitterly disappointed" that large groups were seen at Bondi and has warned young Australians to take the coronavirus pandemic "seriously". Jacinda Ardern announces COVID-19 alert system New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a four-level COVID-19 alert system and asked people to stop non-essential travel within the country. Australian borders closed to non-citizens Australian borders have officially closed to all non-citizens and non-residents to curb the importation of further cases of the coronavirus. Bondi Beach shuts down after thousands ignore social distancing orders Bondi Beach has been shut down after thousands of beachgoers were seen defying social distancing orders. Australian scientists record coronavirus success in secret trial Australian scientists have registered some successful treatment of COVID-19 patients. Three COVID-19 cases recorded aboard Ruby Princess cruise ship More than 2,000 passengers who disembarked the Ruby Princess cruise ship in Sydney yesterday have been asked to self-isolate after three people on board tested positive to COVID-19. Two new cases of coronavirus in NT The Northern Territory's coronavirus tally has risen to five after two returning cruise ship passengers tested positive for the disease. Labor calls for increased coronavirus testing Shadow Health Minister Chris Bowen is calling for coronavirus testing to be increased as the government needs "to do more" to combat COVID-19. Coalition to 'streamline' path to welfare for coronavirus battlers Social Services Minister Anne Ruston says the Coalition will attempt to "streamline" the path to welfare payments for those struggling financially from the coronavirus crisis. Italy's COVID-19 death toll surpasses China's The death toll from coronavirus in Italy has surpassed China after 427 people died in a 24-hour period, bringing the total to 3,400. COVID-19 is not a 'financial crisis' but a 'health crisis turned productivity crisis' REA Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee says Australia is "not in a financial crisis", but rather "a health crisis that has become a productivity crisis". Melanie C returns with new single 'Who I am' Melanie C has embarked on a successful solo career and now she's stepping back into the spotlight with a new single Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe