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Australia 'well-prepared' as coronavirus toll climbs

Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy

Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy Source: AAP

The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in China has reached 82, while the number of confirmed cases in Australia has risen to five.


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By Amy Hall

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The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in China has reached 82, while the number of confirmed cases in Australia has risen to five.



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