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Australia is expected to announce an increase in aid to assist its nearest neighbour after the country recorded 5 deaths and 100 new cases in 24 hours.


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By Peggy Giakoumelos, Felicity Davey

Source: SBS



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Australia is expected to announce an increase in aid to assist its nearest neighbour after the country recorded 5 deaths and 100 new cases in 24 hours.


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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