Authorities urge Australians not to waste facemasks as coronavirus preparations ramp up | ABC News

Federal Health minister Greg Hunt sat down in a meeting with his state and territory counterparts and has assured Australians that authorities are prepared to deal with an outbreak of coronavirus.

Chief medical officer Brendan Murphy says there is no need to be concerned and wear face masks.

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