First coronavirus death confirmed in Australia

James Kwan, 78, has died.

James Kwan, 78, has died after travelling on the Diamond Princess cruise ship. Source: Supplied

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An elderly Perth man has become the first person in Australia to die from the coronavirus as authorities say an increase in cases is inevitable across the country.

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