Is our coronavirus fear exaggerated?

A ban on tourists travelling from mainland China to Australia has been extended for another week amid ongoing concerns about coronavirus. But not everybody agrees.

Passagiere verlassen die Diamond Princess in Yokohama Source: Stanislav Kogiku / SOPA Images/Sipa USA

Hans Hendrischke who is professor of Chinese business and management at the University of Sydney Business School, fears that the governments decision could spark negative consequences for many Australians of Chinese origin.

Prof. Hans Hendrischke, University of Sydney Business School Source: Keli Hong