Oceania
Australians queue up for help as unemployment fears grow
Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned the coronavirus pandemic would cause an economic crisis akin to the Great Depression
Australia shuts down Sydney's beach after beachgoers ignore virus warnings
The temporary measure comes after photos of beachgoers packed on the famous sands were widely shared online, drawing ire from the media
Australia calls for "indefinite ban" on foreign travel to contain virus outbreak
Prime Minister Scott Morrison also ordered a halt to "non-essential" indoor gatherings of more than 100 people
Covid19 cases increase to 350 in Australia
New South Wales (NSW) reported 37 cases since Sunday, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 171
Will isolate international arrivals, Australian PM says
The measure will come into effect from Sunday midnight
New Zealand to isolate incoming passengers to contain Covid19 spread
New Zealand has had only six confirmed cases of the illness and all of those have been connected with international travelers
Australian PM Scott Morisson urges citizens to reconsider travel
A total of 196 coronavirus cases have now been confirmed across Australia
Virus triggers 'panic purchase' in Australia
Despite government assurances, there has been a run on some items at Australian supermarkets
New Zealand confirms first COVID 19 case
One person from Iran, who travelled to Auckland via Bali was tested positive
Bullied Australian boy to donate USD 475,000 to charity
The money was raised through contributions on GoFundMe