Australians rethink travel plans as coronavirus outbreak spreads

While Australia has stopped short of telling citizens not to travel to coronavirus-hit countries, many have decided it's not safe to go.

Lisa Van Der Westhuizen decided to cancel her holiday to Japan amid the coronavirus outbreak. Source: Supplied

Many Australians are rethinking travel plans as the coronavirus outbreak spreads to more countries and authorities review travel advice.

The Federal Government has now urged those travelling to northern Italy to exercise a high degree of caution after already increasing the travel advice for Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Thailand.

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