Coronavirus-affected suburbs may be locked down

Coronavirus Bondi Beach

Bondi Beach closed Source: SBS

Beaches closed and potentially suburbs locked down in coming days as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases surpasses 1000.


Since it first appeared in Wuhan in late 2019, coronavirus has been caught by more than 250,000 people worldwide, resulting in more than 11,000 deaths.

 

In Australia, seven deaths and over 1000 COVID-19 infections continues to see authorities ramp up measures to reduce its spread.

 

Sydney's favourite tourist attraction, Bondi Beach, has been closed after thousands flouting social distancing advice.


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