Borders shut in several Asia-Pacific countries over Covid-19 fears, S. Korea unveils "unprecedented" aid package

It'a all gone as a woman looks at the empty shelf in a supermarket in Singapore as many have gone on a buying spree in the island due the Covid-19 outbreak. Several Asia-Pacific countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Cambodia and Myanmar, have closed their borders on Thursday (March 19) to contain the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, while South Korea announced an emergency financial aid package for small businesses. - AFP

HONG KONG: Several Asia-Pacific countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Cambodia and Myanmar, have closed their borders on Thursday (March 19) to contain the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, while South Korea announced an emergency financial aid package for small businesses.

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