Australian Open: Snap Covid lockdown ordered in Melbourne

Authorities ordered a snap, five-day lockdown in Melbourne on Friday to contain a new coronavirus outbreak, casting doubt on the fate of the Australian Open grand slam tennis tournament, which began in the city this week. Under the restrictions, some 5 million people in Australia's second-biggest city will have to remain at home for 5 days except for a limited number of permitted activities.

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