Australia adopts new measures to slow COVID-19, but some doctors say they're not enough

Australia's Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy

Australia's Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy Source: AAP

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Australia has decided against shut-downs as a way of stopping the spread of the coronavirus but is adopting a range of other measures, including a recommendation against overseas travel.

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