Published 14:29 IST, March 3rd 2020

Australia confirms 33 coronavirus cases, over 90,000 affected globally

Australia's Department of Health has reported 33 confirmed cases of deadly coronavirus on March 3 as the fatal pathogen has now spread to over 60 countries.

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Australia's Department of Health has reported 33 confirmed cases of dely coronavirus on March 3 as fatal pathogen has w spre to over 60 countries with more than 90,000 confirmed cases and has claimed more than 3,000 lives worldwide. According to official website, out of those 33, 15 were initially reported in country among people who shared a direct or indirect history of travelling to Wuhan, epicentre of outbreak. 

Moreover, 10 cases were associated with Diamond Princess, quarantined ship in Japan, 7 h a travel history to Iran and one was case of a health care worker. Australian authorities have also stated that out of total confirmed cases of coronavirus, 21 have been reported to have recovered but one has “sly” died. 

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Australian supermarket shelves left empty

While Australian Prime Minister has anunced activation of country's health sector emergency response plan for coronavirus, people are worried that y may contract dely disease and are stocking up on essentials like toilet paper, hand sanitiser, bottled water, pasta and rice in case y become infected. A netizen even took to Twitter to share ims of entire aisles being swiped. 

Coles, Australian supermarket store, also released a statement that promised that emptied aisles would be restocked as quickly as possible. supermarket store has reportedly even increased number of deliveries to store this week improve availability of popular products, including long-life pantry staples and health care items.

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14:29 IST, March 3rd 2020