While the number of COVID-19 cases in Australia remains low, the government has plans in place if infections do spike.
So should Australians be worried about a coronavirus pandemic?
The government "is preparing for every eventuality, including both continued containment or the possibility of a pandemic".
The spokesperson said an Australian Health Sector Emergency Response Plan has been developed. If the outbreak escalates, the plan says that the "pressure on health services will be more intense".
