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‘From time to time I simply sob’: Aussies stranded as embassies close, borders shut, flights cancelled

‘From time to time I simply sob’: Aussies stranded as embassies close, borders shut, flights cancelled

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March 19, 2020 15: 19:01

Australians stranded overseas after coronavirus closed borders, slashed flights and prompted across the country lockdowns have stated they feel deserted as they struggle to make their method home.

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  • Many nations around the globe have closed their borders and locked down movement
  • Australians abroad said they were unsure how they would get home before business flights stopped running
  • The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has alerted consular assistance might be limited

In the days before she was due to head back, the Guatemalan President announced he was closing the nation’s border for 15 days to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

” Every now and then I simply sob,” she said.

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