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Published 07 Mar, 2020 12:12pm

Australian clinic closes after doctor tests positive for coronavirus

Australian health authorities said they had closed a clinic and were contacting around 70 patients of a doctor who has been diagnosed with coronavirus after recently returning from the United States, according to Reuters.

The Melbourne-based general practioner returned to Australia on Feb 29. He saw about 70 patients between March 2 and March 6.

“I have to say I am flabbergasted that a doctor that has flu-like symptoms has presented to work,” Victoria State Health Minister Jenny Mikakos said, adding the clinic has been closed until further notice.

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