Health authorities insist there is “no cause of concern” for Australians as the threat of the deadly coronavirus spreads to our shores.
There are five confirmed cases of the disease in Australia and who remain in isolation in hospital.
Extra security and screening measures are in place at airports while the government works to evacuate 400 Australian citizens trapped in China.
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