Coronavirus live updates: global infections outstrip China cases as US ramps up response
New York closes schools; CDC advises against gatherings of more than 50 people, US Fed cuts interest rates to near zero; deaths jump in Europe. Follow the latest news.
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In Australia, more now on the measures in Western Australia’s AU$607m (US$375) stimulus package:
In Australia, the state government of Western Australia has “frozen all household fees and charges including electricity, water, public transport fares and motor vehicle charges,” the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reports.
#BREAKING: The WA Government has frozen all household fees and charges including electricity, water, public transport fares and motor vehicle charges.
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