House Cleaning Tips during the Coronavirus Outbreak

Even if coronavirus has not become crossed the third stage of the outbreak, which is community transmission in Sydney, it is essential to be proactive. The first step in that direction should be to keep your surrounding clean and sanitary. You can do so by following these house cleaning tips during the Coronavirus Outbreak shared by expert end of lease cleaners in Sydney. The tips provided in this article are easy to implement. Some of them are buying TGA approved cleaning products only, getting professional help if someone has been sick, etc. 

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Australians onboard Costa Luminosa cruise feel 'kidnapped' after being forced to isolate in Italy

A free trip to Tuscany would have been a dream a month ago, but now Australians on board the Costa Luminosa cruise ship fear it could cost them their lives.

Elderly and immunocompromised Australians will be forced to isolate in Italy before being allowed to fly home after the Australian government failed to evacuate them when the vessel docked in France.

“We feel like we’ve been kidnapped and are being taken into the heart of the pandemic, totally against our will,” said Elaine Gestavino, a Perth woman onboard.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/23/australians-onboard-costa-lumiosa-cruise-feel-kidnapped-after-being-forced-to-isolate-in-italy

Australia begins Covid-19 lockdown which 'could last six months'

SYDNEY: Australia started shutting down pubs, clubs, gyms and houses of worship on Monday after a jump in Covid-19 coronavirus cases and after thousands disregarded social distancing advice and crowded beaches, bars and restaurants.

After an initial slow rate of infection, the number of Covid-19 cases in Australia has now surpassed 1,100 with the south-eastern states of Victoria and New South Wales recording the highest number of cases.

“There will be no more going to the pub after work, no more going to the gym in the morning, and no more sitting down for brunch at a cafe,” Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison told parliament on Monday morning.: https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2020/03/577136/australia-begins-covid-19-lockdown-which-could-last-six-months

The coronavirus shutdown is here. So what's banned in Australia and what's not?

From midday on Monday, Australia entered a new era in its history.

Widespread closure of businesses will be enforced, and people have been told to stay at home to slow the spread of coronavirus.

With constantly evolving information and advice, some people may be confused about what exactly they can and cannot do. We've got some answers for you.

This article is based on the latest information provided by state and federal leaders as of Monday, March 23.

Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-23/coronavirus-shutdown-in-australia-whats-open-whats-closed/12081074

These Are the “Non-Essential” Services Restricted From Opening in Australia From Noon on Monday March 23

Late Sunday evening the Australian government announced that “non-essential” businesses and services across the country would be forced to shut today, from noon, as part of measures to contain the spread of coronavirus.

The list of non-essential venues includes:

• Pubs, registered and licensed clubs, excluding bottle shops attached to these venues
• Hotels, except for rooms and accommodation areas
• Gyms and indoor sporting venues
• Cinemas, entertainment venues, casinos and nightclubs

Read more: https://www.broadsheet.com.au/national/city-file/article/these-are-essential-australian-businesses-restricted-opening-noon-monday-march-23

What is Renters Insurance and What Does it Cover?

Do you know what items does renters insurance covers? What type of insurance available for renters? What should you look for in a policy? If you want to take renters insurance, it is necessary that you know about all these questions! I am here to share an informative article that has covered all these crucial questions. People often mix it up with the insurance of the landlord. The property owner pays the insurance for the building only. Renters insurance, on the other hand, protect your belongings such as electronics, jewellery sporting gear, and other similar items. To know more, click here and read the article.

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US urges Australia to expand Pacific push to South-East Asia to counter China's expansion

The Trump Administration has called on the Morrison Government to extend its "step-up" strategy in the Pacific to South-East Asia, as Washington grapples with China's rising regional influence.

The Pacific Step-up strategy, which aims for closer engagement between Australia and its neighbouring countries, is considered one of the Federal Government's highest foreign policy and defence priorities.

Speaking at The Australian Financial Review Business Summit, US Ambassador Arthur Culvahouse Jr said his government would like to see it go further.

"We'll be pushing Australia to expand its step-up from the Pacific Islands region to South-East Asia and to look north as well," he said.

Ambassador Culvahouse indicated that the next round of Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) would look to "further enhance" the Pacific Step-up in the Pacific Islands region.

The US Ambassador told the gathering of business leaders on Tuesday night that Australia "sits on the frontline of the great strategic competition of our time".

Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-12/us-ambassador-pacific-step-up-us-china-battle/12048780

Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus at hospital in Australia

The US actor Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, have been diagnosed with coronavirus while filming in Australia.

The 63-year-old Academy Award-winning actor is currently on the Gold Coast in Queensland filming Baz Luhrmann’s untitled production about Elvis Presley.

Hanks wrote on Instagram on Thursday that after he and Wilson had been feeling “a bit tired, like we had colds” they arranged to be tested for the virus and had been “found to be positive”.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/12/tom-hanks-coronavirus-actor-and-wife-rita-wilson-test-positive-in-australia

Coronavirus Australia: Labor calls for mass events to be cancelled and schools closed

Australia should immediately close schools and cancel mass events, the federal opposition has said, arguing the “public health emergency” requires urgent, even “draconion” action.

Shadow cabinet minister Bill Shorten said Australia needed to implement social distancing “not in weeks and months but in days”.

“The only way to make sure this pandemic is not worse than it otherwise could be is to have more drastic social distancing measures,” he told Sky News.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/12/coronavirus-australia-labor-calls-for-mass-events-to-be-cancelled-and-schools-closed

Australia's stock market takes fresh dive as coronavirus cases rise to 122

Concerns about the coronavirus and the capacity of governments, particularly the Trump administration, to deliver timely stimulus have triggered a fresh dive on the Australian stock market amid renewed speculation the economy is heading into recession.

Australia’s confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 122 on Wednesday, with 10 new cases reported by state health officials across the country. With infections growing, and Australia still attempting to contain community transmissions, the Morrison government also extended the travel ban to Italy, effective from 6pm. Travel bans are already in place for travellers from China, Iran and South Korea.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/11/australias-stock-market-takes-fresh-dive-as-coronavirus-cases-rise-to-122