Published 11:00 IST, March 12th 2020
MCG confirms attendee at Women's T20 World Cup Final has tested positive for Coronavirus
The World Health Organisation (WHO), on Wednesday, declared the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, outbreak as a pandemic. 66 people have tested positive in India
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Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday stated that at least one person who attended ICC Women's T20 World Cup finals on March 8 has been tested positive for coronavirus.
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statement released by MCG re that Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has "vised of patron’s diagsis and has classified it as a low-risk of spreing COVID-19 to surrounding members of public and staff. patron sat on Level 2 of rrn Stand at MCG in section N42.
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DHHS recommends that those who were seated in N42 at Sunday’s event should continue to go about ir rmal routine, with an increased focus on hygiene measures, and should any flu-like symptoms emerge to consult with a medical professional.
MCC is working closely with Government and DHHS and vice is to operate business as usual, including hosting major events, however are prepared should that change at any st. MCC is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for those visiting MCG and as a precautionary measure have undertaken intensive cleaning of affected section."
World Health Organisation (WHO), on Wednesday, declared vel coronavirus, or COVID-19, outbreak as a pandemic. anuncement takes place months after virus spre from China's Wuhan. Globally, over 1,26,000 cases have been reported with virus claiming over 4,600 lives.
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Australia anunces financial pack
Australian government on Wednesday anunced a $2.4 billion (US $1.6 billion) pack to help tackle virus outbreak. country is rushing to improve its preparedness.
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison said up to 100 coronavirus fever clinics will be set up in areas of need across country, as part of health pack. “This pack is about preventing and treating coronavirus in coming weeks,” he told reporters. “Australia isn’t immune but with this $2.4 billion boost we’re as well prepared as any country in world.” pack also includes funding for bulk-billed video consults for people in self-isolation and quarantine.
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11:00 IST, March 12th 2020