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Kate Langbroek on what life is like under ‘total lockdown’ in Bologna amid the coronavirus crisis

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Australian radio personality Kate Langbroek has been documenting the stark reality of life in Italy amid the coronavirus crisis.   And on Saturday, via satellite from ‘lockdown’ within her Bolgna apartment, she gave further updates on Nine’s program, Weekend Today. The mother-of-four, 54, revealed police were patrolling the city, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, to conduct … Read more

SARAH VINE: 10 ways to stay sane at home if you’re stuck at home in coronavirus lockdown 

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When it comes to self-isolation, like most people who voted Leave I have a degree of previous experience.  We Brexiteers, especially those of us who inhabit urban areas, are used to life in social Siberia. So I think I’ll be pretty well equipped to handle it. No, the biggest problem is going to be the … Read more

Coronavirus lockdown in Italy leads to ‘notable drop’ in air pollution

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Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there, making it difficult for heat to escape – and warming up the planet in the process.  It is primarily released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and … Read more

Iran imposes nationwide lockdown within 24 hours so EVERY citizen can be checked for coronavirus

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Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 4,500 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 125,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type … Read more

Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson will broadcast from home if they’re put into lockdown

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‘It’s got the ocean view and we can smoke on the balcony’: Kyle Sandilands says he’ll broadcast his radio show from co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson’s home if they’re put into lockdown because of the coronavirus By Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:18 GMT, 13 March 2020 | Updated: 05:42 GMT, 13 March 2020 … Read more

Kate Langbroek shares the stark reality of life in Italy during coronavirus lockdown

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Italy’s death toll from the outbreak of coronavirus reached 1,016 on Thursday, according to the country’s Civil Protection Agency. And Australian radio presenter Kate Langbroek, who has been in lockdown with her family inside their Bologna apartment for a week, has shared the stark reality of life in Italy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Bologna, in the Emilia-Romagna … Read more

Norway announces coronavirus lockdown to slow down pandemic

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Norway on lockdown: ‘Strongest-ever peacetime measures’ see schools and restaurants closed, all new arrivals quarantined and sporting events banned in bid to stop coronavirus Norway has invoked emergency powers to stop the spread of coronavirus  The country will close schools, restaurants and halt all sporting events  Health workers will be prevented from leaving the country … Read more

Coronavirus: Pregnant Katy Perry ‘goes into lockdown’ in her Sydney hotel

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Pregnant Katy Perry ‘goes into lockdown’ in her Sydney hotel and cancels all press due to ‘coronavirus scare’ Katy flew into Sydney after a performance in rural Victoria on Wednesday night She was reportedly scheduled to do press interviews on Thursday but cancelled A source said there was a ‘coronavirus scare’ among record label publicity staff … Read more

Denmark becomes second country in Europe to go on coronavirus lockdown

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Denmark becomes second country in Europe to go on coronavirus lockdown as Prime Minister announces all schools, kindergartens and universities are to close for two weeks PM Mette Frederiksen told a press briefing ‘we are in an extraordinary situation’ Tough measures include banning public gatherings of 100 or more participants  All non-critical public sector employees will … Read more

Europe struggles to contain coronavirus: Denmark becomes SECOND country to go into lockdown 

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The number of cases of the coronavirus in Europe has topped 22,000, with Italy still the hardest hit country as Denmark also goes into lockdown. Total confirmed infections in Europe has risen to 23,339 with 951 deaths, according to a new tally which is compiled from official sources.  In Italy, the number has risen to … Read more