China says the death toll from a new respiratory virus has risen from six to nine and the number of cases has risen to 440 across 13 provinces coronavirus
However, on Wednesday, Health Minister Greg Hunt told Sky News that Australia was "vulnerable" to the new virus because of its direct contact with China.
"Additional information will be displayed at all major international ports around Australia, with instructions on what to do if travellers have symptoms or if symptoms develop," he said.
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