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Australia Increases Border, Biosecurity Measures as Coronavirus Cases Spread

Phil Mercer

   SYDNEY - At least five people in Australia have tested positive for the
   coronavirus. The latest is a young Chinese student diagnosed in Sydney.
   Australia is increasing its border and biosecurity measures.

   Medical authorities are warning it is likely there will be more
   confirmed cases in Australia of the potentially deadly coronavirus.

   School children in New South Wales state have been told to stay away
   from class for two weeks if they have been in contact with a confirmed
   case of the disease. Symptoms of the virus include fever, difficulty
   breathing and coughing.

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