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People fearing they had contracted Asian flu wait to be seen at a health clinic in the US. Source: Bettmann/Getty Images

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‘I survived the Asian flu pandemic and these are my fears for coronavirus’

"Back then there wasn’t the instant social media or internet so it was only reported in the newspapers ..."

Written byRobyn Berry-Luke

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‘There is a greater epidemic in our communities than coronavirus’

‘There is a greater epidemic in our communities than coronavirus’

"Instead, we choose to focus on people coming into our country and the possibility they might be bringing a nasty virus with them."

Written byFran Spears

Governments in Australia have been swift to implement safe practices to address the coronavirus, but Fran feels a swift response is needed to tackle a greater risk -- domestic violence in our communities. Source: Getty Images

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‘Basic but practical ways of coping when coronavirus wipes out toilet paper supplies’

‘Basic but practical ways of coping when coronavirus wipes out toilet paper supplies’

Ditch the hunt for toilet paper and consider these alternatives.

Written byJulie Grenness

Julie considers reusable options for toilet paper and other sanitary products amidst coronavirus chaos. Source: Getty Images