Coronavirus: Australia's border screening to be ramped up to slow spread

Kirsten Lawson
Updated February 28 2020 - 11:15pm, first published 6:00pm
Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who wants tougher border controls in the next week or two. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who wants tougher border controls in the next week or two. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

As health authorities prepare for the arrival of coronavirus, airport screening will be ramped up over the coming weeks and dedicated clinics are likely to be set up to assess patients who will be asked to self-isolate at home.

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Kirsten Lawson

Kirsten Lawson

Political reporter

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