Global shutdown as battle rages to contain cornovirus

Panic buying in Australia, the United States and Britain saw leaders appeal for calm over the virus that has infected over 138,000 people globally and killed more than 5,000.

Sun, 15 Mar, 2020 - 10:38

Reuters

Australia has ordered self isolation of arriving foreigners, France and Spain have joined Italy in imposing lockdowns on tens of millions of people, the US has declared a state of emergency and Argentina and El Salvador extended entry bans as the world seeks to contain the spreading coronavirus.

Panic buying in Australia, the United States and Britain saw leaders appeal for calm over the virus that has infected over 138,000 people globally and killed more than 5,000.