Sunbathers, surfers and tourists were banned from Bondi Beach on Saturday in efforts to contain the coronavirus, which has now infected more than 1,000 people in Australia. Lifeguards emptied the sands of daytrippers and police taped off entrances to the beach in Sydney, before closing several more of the city’s popular swimming spots. The nation has taken a series of drastic steps to contain the spread of the contagion, including closing its borders to foreigners and non-residents. ADVERTISEMENTAt Bondi, people looked on at the desolate sands from the promenade after being told to leave the beach. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto: Bondi Beach AFP / PETER PARKS

Source: The North Africa Journal March 21, 2020 12:27 UTC