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Coronavirus update in Australia
“30,000 Australians a day will still catch the virus as the outbreak peaks,” predict health professionals. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has now declared Coronavirus infection is causing a pandemic. …
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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia advises churches to conform to government guidelines: Read communique
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia has finally released a communiqué with guidelines for the church to follow due to the coronavirus outbreak. The guidelines call on people to follow …
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Local supermarkets and suppliers struggle to keep up with panic demand for basics
With the panic buying going on throughout the world, spare a thought for the supermarkets and their suppliers who have had to cope with the unprecedented rush on their goods …
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Coronavirus mythbusters: WHO dispels some of the myths
Coronavirus can’t be transmitted in hot climates False Covid-19 can be transmitted in all areas, including those with hot weather. Nor is there reason to believe that the virus can …
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Empty streets of Mykonos and other tourist hotspots bodes ill for summer
In Mykonos, the popular tourist island appeared deserted over the weekend with the residents heeding government measures to close bars and restaurants and to stay at home. There have been …
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Greeks at home demonstrate vocal support for health workers battling spread of Covid-19
Health workers in Greece were nationally applauded in a unique display by thousands of people across the nation at 9pm on Sunday who stood out on their balconies to cheer …
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A survival guide to being quarantined with coronavirus and why self-isolation is imperative to prevent deaths
The evolving pandemic of Covid-19 has caused anxiety and alarm amongst many in our community. Daily government updates are instructive as to how to protect ourselves and our loved ones. …
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President Sakellaropoulou’s first act is to rally nation against Covid-19
In her first act as President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoullou, identified the fight against Covid-19 as a priority in a brief statement before the press at the Presidential …
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Victoria declares a state of emergency to combat spread of coronavirus
A state of emergency begins at midday on Monday in Victoria and will run for four weeks. Premier Daniel Andrews said on Monday that authorised officers can now grant powers …
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Orthodox Church of Cyprus urges believers to abstain from liturgies
The Church of Cyprus has called on believers to abstain from all liturgies for three weeks until 10 April to contain the spread of coronavirus. Archbishop Chrysostomos praised the government …