Australia received praise across corporate media for months on end as the island nation seemingly controlled the spread of coronavirus, albeit through the use of intense lockdown restrictions. But with a surge in cases, the nation has now resorted to measures like shooting dogs at shelters.
ANALYSIS: Australia Was A COVID-19 Media Darling. Now They’re Shooting Dogs To Slow The Spread
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