“[IT IS] certainly not a gesture of goodwill.”On Saturday, Australia echoed measures taken by the US, declaring that no one travelling from mainland China would be allowed into Australia unless they were Australian citizens or residents or their dependents. Entry will be denied to anyone who has left or transited through mainland China from February 1st. Those who visited other parts of mainland China will undergo health checks and 14 days of “monitored self-quarantine”. Apple Inc on Saturday said it would shut all of its official stores and corporate offices in mainland China until February 9th. On Saturday, Qantas said it would suspend its two direct flight routes from Australia to mainland China from 9 February.

Source: The Irish Times February 01, 2020 09:00 UTC