Australia on Friday warned citizens the coronavirus pandemic is now so widespread that they should reconsider all foreign travel, as the government stepped up measures to slow the spread of the disease.
The government had previously advised against travel to regional epicentres in China, Italy, South Korea and Iran. "By Monday," he said,"we will be advising against organised non-essential gatherings of persons of 500 people or greater." His comments came even as the Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne was cancelled and an international cricket fixture against New Zealand in Sydney was played beyond closed doors.
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