Coronavirus, another tragic week for Australia

The emergency continues in Victoria, where new cases continue to worry authorities. Meanwhile in NSW there is renewed controversy over a planned demonstration of the Black Lives Matter movement.

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• The situation in Melbourne's nursing homes is particularly serious
• In NSW, police and organisers at odds over BLM demonstration
• Refunds scandal, four representatives of the SA Liberal government resign

With our Australian politics correspondent, Paul Scutti, we reconstructed what happened in the last 48 hours, regarding the COVID-19 emergency and federal and state political-economic issues.

Residents of the Melbourne metropolitan area must stay at home and can only go out to buy food and basic necessities, to work, study, exercise or provide or receive assistance. Not wearing a masks in public carries a $200 fine.

People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 meters away from each other. Check the restrictions in your state and the limits imposed on the gatherings.

If you have cold or flu symptoms, request a test by calling your doctor by phone, or contact the national hotline for Coronavirus information on 1800 020 080.

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