Pandemic plan activated as coronavirus spreads and an impact on Australia becomes likely

Kirsten Lawson
Updated March 2 2020 - 7:36am, first published February 27 2020 - 8:12pm

Prime Minister Scott Morrison activated the national pandemic plan on Thursday as the coronavirus spreads to 42 countries and Australia looks increasingly likely to be impacted.

Kirsten Lawson

Kirsten Lawson

Political reporter

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