Australians urged to do their bit to contain COVID-19 spread in new advertising campaign

Australians are being urged to wash their hands often, cover coughs and sneezes, dispose of tissues, and avoid contact with others if they're feeling unwell.

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Australians are being urged to play their part to help to stem the spread of the coronavirus as part of a national campaign, with 238 people infected across the nation.

A letter from Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Health Minister Greg Hunt and Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy has been published in newspapers across the country on Sunday, along with the latest information on COVID-19.

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