VIRUS OUTBREAK

Lockdowns, self-isolation and entry bans imposed to fight global Covid-19 spread

France, Spain impose nationwide lockdowns; Australia orders 14-day self-isolation of arriving foreigners

Mon, Mar 16, 2020 - 5:50 AM

A long queue for at Costco wholesaler in Manchester on Sunday. There has been panic buying in Australia, the United States and Britain, prompting calls for calm by leaders.

PHOTO: REUTERS

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FRANCE and Spain joined Italy in imposing lockdowns on tens of millions of people, Australia ordered self-isolation of arriving foreigners, and Argentina and El Salvadore extended entry bans as the world sought to contain the spreading coronavirus.

Panic buying in Australia,...

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