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Coronavirus infection rate will slow: Paul Kelly

Australia's coronavirus infection rates are following the curves that have been seen overseas where the virus has taken hold, deputy Chief Medical officer Paul Kelly said today, but the infection rate should start to slow.
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Fourth case of coronavirus in the ACT confirmed

The person is someone who has recently returned from overseas but there are no further details at this time.

Australia responds to COVID-19: March 19

Live: Follow our live blog for the latest news about the coronavirus outbreak in Canberra and around the nation.

Singapore Airlines cancels all flights to Canberra

It comes as Qantas said it would suspend all international flights, with an estimated 20,000 workers temporarily stood down.

Interest rates cut, at 0.25% nowhere lower to go

The interest rate cut, if passed on by the major banks, will save home owners on a $400,000 loan about $60 a month.

Why these Canberra kids are being kept home

For Emma and Pat Campbell, the decision to pull their two sons out of school was ultimately not a difficult one to make.

ACT hospitals enforce limits on visitor numbers

The restrictions will apply to all patients at Canberra Hospital, Calvary Hospital and the University of Canberra Hospital.

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The perks and perils of reporting from home

Almost all of The Canberra Times' newsroom staff have started working from home this week. Here's how some are meeting the challenge.

Wine Week cancelled - but there's still wine

Some wineries will still hold regular events which meet the restrictions, others are offering discounted delivery fees and curbside food.

Isolation diaries: Stir-crazy at home alone on the web

The first thing to say about isolation is the obvious: you're isolated, on your own, rattling around, pacing from room to room. 

Own one of David Pope’s South Coast prints

The beautiful South Coast is Calling images by The Canberra Times cartoonist David Pope are now officially available to purchase.
 
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