Fifth case of coronavirus confirmed in Australia as schools issue warnings to students | ABC News

A fifth case of the deadly new strain of coronavirus has been confirmed in Australia with a number of schools now issuing warnings to students at risk of infection to stay home.

The death toll in China has now risen to 81, with close to 3,000 infections globally.

The Australian foreign minister says the Government is exploring all opportunities to get Australians - including 100 children - out of the outbreak epicentre of Wuhan.

Ashleigh Raper reports.

Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-28/coronavirus-what-happens-when-infected/11904062

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