What is the coronavirus 'second wave' and how do we avoid it?

Health experts have warned that second waves of COVID-19 infections in Germany and South Korea should act as a cautionary tale for Australia.

Commuters wearing masks change trains in the morning rush hour at a subway station in Seoul Source: AAP

As Australia starts to loosen its own restrictions and moves towards a "new normal" by July - warning signals come from Germany and South Korea.

Both countries experienced a 'second wave' of infections after they eased up their own restrictions.

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