First Aussie to die from coronavirus named

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The 78-year-old man who became the first Australian to die from the coronavirus has been identified as a retired travel agent from Perth.

As coronavirus deaths in Iran spiral upwards, the man becomes Australia’s second infected person returning from there to test positive for the virus.

Anyone who went to Hair Plus salon, in the Australia Fair shopping centre at Southport, Queensland last week is advised to get tested.RELATED: “He is currently being cared for in hospital. No more personal details relating to this patient will be released at this stage.”All four of NSW’s previous coronavirus cases have since been discharged from hospital.A total of 23 coronavirus infections have been recorded in Australia to date.

NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said the man tested positive on Saturday. Picture: Joel CarrettCoronavirus arrivals: Tourists arrive at Sydney International Airport wearing face masks. Picture: Brendan Read.Australian citizens and permanent residents will need to isolate themselves for a fortnight after returning from Iran.

 

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So sad 😞

Sad as he was so young and healthy

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