In Victoria after a spike of 17 cases, “idiots” have taken to the shops to trigger a new wave of toilet paper panic purchasing, according to Sky News host Paul Murray.
1min In Victoria after a spike of 17 cases, “idiots” have taken to the shops to trigger a new wave of toilet paper panic purchasing, according to Sky News host Paul Murray. “Did we not learn the lesson the first time that this has nothing to do with that end of the body, he said?” Image: Getty.
1min In Victoria after a spike of 17 cases, “idiots” have taken to the shops to trigger a new wave of toilet paper panic purchasing, according to Sky News host Paul Murray. “Did we not learn the lesson the first time that this has nothing to do with that end of the body, he said?” Image: GettyAustralia Latest News, Australia Headlines
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