INFECTED ABROAD: Aussie in lockdown after drunken Berlin coronavirus party...

Real news, honest views. View Online   |   Forward March 17, 2020 INFECTED ABROAD: Aussie in lockdown after drunken Berlin coronavirus party Exclusive: An Australian man trapped in Germany with the coronavirus has revealed thirty people were infected and forced into lockdown after they spent a night partying together in Berlin. 'We are heading for a deep global recession' Former treasurer Wayne Swan has told Sky News Australia he believes "we are heading for a deep global recession". Over 30,000 coronavirus tests administered in Australia Health Minister Greg Hunt says over 30,000 COVID-19 tests have been completed as the number of confirmed cases of the virus in Australia rises to 375. 'We are at war': President Macron orders citizens stay at home amid coronavirus 'battle' French residents are preparing to feel the full effects of strict measures which are set to be introduced in order to combat the spread of the deadly coronavirus in the country. Australians told to brace for mass job losses as govt readies second stimulus package Finance Minister Mathias Cormann has told Sky News "many businesses will close, and many people will lose their jobs", as the government prepares its second stimulus package. Vic primary school closes after teacher tests positive for COVID-19 A public school in Victoria's inner east has closed after a primary school teacher tested positive for the coronavirus. Trump cracks down on social gatherings greater than 10 people US President Donald Trump has cracked down on all social gatherings, urging Americans to avoid congregating in groups larger than 10 people to curb the spread of COVID-19. Sport in 'uncharted waters' The AFL has cut its season to 17 games in the latest bid by an Australian sporting code to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Qantas to slash capacity as coronavirus cripples demand Qantas has announced it will slash international capacity by 90 per cent until at least the end of May as demand plummets amid the coronavirus crisis. New spin on Cabinet meetings amid COVID-19 Cabinet ministers are preparing to sit for a meeting this afternoon, but for some ministers, the meeting won't be taking place in the cabinet room but from a secure phone hook-up. Bowen calls for telehealth reform Shadow Health Minister Chris Bowen has stepped up his criticism of the government's management of the coronavirus crisis. Qld govt to announce half a billion in stimulus for business The Queensland government is set to announce a half a billion dollars in stimulus on Tuesday in an effort to help businesses stay open and retain staff. INFECTED ABROAD: Aussie in lockdown after drunken Berlin coronavirus party Exclusive: An Australian man trapped in Germany with the coronavirus has revealed thirty people were infected and forced into lockdown after they spent a night partying together in Berlin. ASX 200 remains positive, up three per cent Australian shares remain in the positive, up approximately three per cent. AFL cuts 2020 season to 17 rounds The AFL has cut the 2020 season by six rounds down to 17 as a precautionary measure amid the spread of the coronavirus. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe