COVID Updates Live: Canada sets new record low for cases

The quick spread of the coronavirus is triggering panic all around the world. But by battling related misinformation and keeping the public informed, digital media is currently the one thing that can help ease this widespread fear.

Here are some of the key events coming out on Wednesday:

• COVID-positive case found in Walgett, shire goes into lockdown

• PM criticises “crazy” conspiracy theories on COVID-19

• Zero new cases reported in South Australia, Tasmania, WA and the ACT

• Sydney man to be charged with breaching public health orders after visiting Byron Bay

• Permits announced for Victoria’s border bubble with NSW

• Melbourne’s lockdown extended for another seven days