Prognosis
Deadly Australia Flareup Shows Limits of Locking Down Again
- Three weeks of lockdown in Melbourne has failed to stem cases
- Battle shows need for new containment tools as fatigue sets in
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Australia’s second lockdown in the city of Melbourne seems to be failing to slow the coronavirus’ spread, a sign that governments are running out of options to contain the pathogen as it reemerges across the globe.