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Coronavirus crisis: Rumours of lockdown send Twitter into frenzy

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Could we be plunged back into lockdown?
Camera IconCould we be plunged back into lockdown? Credit: Matt Jelonek/Getty Images

Rumours WA is about to be plunged into another lockdown after worrying news a man contracted the virus in Perth hotel quarantine and flew to Melbourne has sent Twitter users spiralling.

Concerns are mounting after news of a COVID-19 outbreak in the Mercure hotel affecting three people so far, followed by reports two other hotels have the same “high-risk” status for ventilation issues.

Chief Health Officer Andy Robertson received a report on April 8 which identified three hotels — the Mercure, the Sheraton Four Points and Novotel Langley — as being “high risk” for ventilation issues.

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Twitter has exploded with tweets predicting Premier Mark McGowan will announce a new lockdown at his imminent press conference.

The press conference has been delayed until 2.30pm. Stay tuned.

Mark McGowan will address the crisis shortly.
Camera IconMark McGowan will address the crisis shortly. Credit: Tony McDonough Newswire

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