Breaking China warned Wednesday that a SARS-like virus could mutate and spread as the number of cases reached 440 across the country.
The man who was placed in isolation at his home flew into Brisbane earlier in January after visiting family in Wuhan, where the virus broke out in December.
We have the best health system in the world and we are prepared to deal with this situation. While Australians should remain alert, they should not be alarmed.He said the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has raised the level of its travel advisory for Wuhan to recommending travellers exercise a high degree of caution while in the city.
"A number of people have been tested in Australia and found to be negative," federal Health Minister Greg Hunt told Sky News on Wednesday.Travelers arrive at Tom Bradey International Terminal in Los Angeles." will be met by biosecurity officers, information given to passengers and the biosecurity officers will be accompanied by health officers," Mr Hunt told the ABC.
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