The highly populated city is also on internal lockdown with all transport networks halted to stunt the spread of the deadly virus. News
"This is an evolving and complex situation," he added. "Our team in China is working with local experts and officials to investigate the outbreak."
Biosecurity measures have been ramped up for flights arriving into Australia from China and Wuhan in particular. "If it looks like they may have an infection ... we can arrange for testing and management of that person right away," Dr McAnulty said. Australia's Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy says it's possible the virus will reach Australia, but insists the nation is equipped to respond.
Chinese authorities have urged people in Wuhan to avoid crowds and public gatherings, after warning that a virus that has killed at least 17 could spread. Incidents of the disease have also been reported in Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and the US, as well as in the Chinese territories of Hong Kong and Macau.
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