Covid-19 Update

National Cabinet to convene to consider ‘stage two’ lockdown measures across Australia

Federal, state and territory leaders are set to meet with Australia’s chief medical officers to assess the coronavirus response and consider whether ‘stage two’ lockdown measures are necessary.

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What are essential services in New Zealand?

Are couriers still running? What about your local dairy? MiNDFOOD explains what ‘essential services’ are in New Zealand. 

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Forced closures of Australian non-essential services come into effect

Forced closures of non-essential services have started to take place in parts of Australia where it has just passed midday.

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Community transmission confirmed in NZ as cases rise to 102

Ministry of Health Director-General Dr Ashley Bloomfield confirmed 36 new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand. This brings the total […]

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How does coronavirus affect pregnant women?

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many couples trying for or expecting a baby are concerned for their reproductive health and the health of their unborn child.

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Harvey Weinstein reportedly tests positive for coronavirus

Disgraced movie mogul and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.

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Working from home? Advice from a remote working expert

MiNDFOOD talks to a remote working expert to find out the dos and don’ts of working from home.

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NSW and Victoria to shut down non-essential services

NSW and Victoria are set to shut down all non-essential services in the states.

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Bondi closed after beachgoers condemned for ignoring social distancing rules

The New South Wales Government has announced it is closing Sydney’s Bondi Beach after thousands flouted social distancing rules by flocking there on Friday.

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Death toll from COVID-19 rises to seven in Australia

Another Australian has died from COVID-19, bringing the death toll in the country to seven.

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How to deep clean your kitchen

If you’re a bit of a home chef, you probably find yourself doing a basic kitchen clean fairly often – […]

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Christ the Redeemer lights up for countries affected by coronavirus

Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue was set aglow with flags and words of hope amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

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Prince of Monaco becomes first head of state to test positive for COVID-19

Prince Albert II of Monaco has tested positive for COVID-19. Albert, who is 62, is the first reported head of state to contract the virus.

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Australia and New Zealand close their borders to non-residents

Australia and New Zealand have announced they are closing their borders to all non-residents.

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COVID-19 forces Princess Beatrice to ‘review’ wedding plans

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson has confirmed Princess Beatrice is “reviewing” her wedding plans due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.

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Qantas and Jetstar suspend all international flights

Qantas and Jetstar will suspend all international flights from late March after the Australian Government announced its highest travel advisory ever.

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Harry and Meghan call for compassion while William announces fund for coronavirus victims

The royal family have spoken up about the COVID-19 crisis. Prince William announced an appeal to raise funds for local […]

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Eight new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in NZ

The Ministry of Health has confirmed there are eight new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 20.

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Travel advice to Australians: ‘Do not go overseas’

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has given an update regarding the government’s advice amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Musicians perform concerts from home during COVID-19 outbreak

Musicians, artists and performers are some of the biggest hit by the COVID-19 outbreak – with major festivals and concerts being cancelled around the world. 

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MFAT urges New Zealanders travelling overseas to return home

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is urging all New Zealanders currently travelling overseas to return home “while commercial options remain available”.

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How the Queen is being kept safe amid the COVID-19 outbreak

The elderly are particularly vulnerable amid the COVID-19 outbreak, and so measures are being taken to protect 93-year-old Queen Elizabeth II.

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Three new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in New Zealand

Three new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in New Zealand.

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NZ Government announces $12.1b economic rescue package

The New Zealand Government has announced a spending package equivalent to four per cent of the country’s GDP in an effort to combat the effects of COVID-19 on the economy.

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