COVID 19: The Social Impact on senior Australians

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When COVID-19 became an urgent public health issue earlier this year, people aged 70 and over were told to stay at home and self isolate.

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Published 29 December 2020 7:30am

Updated 2 February 2021 4:09pm

By Peggy Giakoumelos

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When COVID-19 became an urgent public health issue earlier this year, people aged 70 and over were told to stay at home and self isolate.

For health and support measures currently in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in your language, visit sbs.com.au/coronavirus

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COVID 19: The Social Impact on senior Australians

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When COVID-19 became an urgent public health issue earlier this year, people aged 70 and over were told to stay at home and self isolate.

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When COVID-19 became an urgent public health issue earlier this year, people aged 70 and over were told to stay at home and self isolate.

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