What is a Global health Emergency and what changes when it's declared?

Public health officials participate in a preparation meeting for coronavirus

Public health officials participate in a preparation meeting about coronavirus. Source: AAP

The latest coronavirus outbreak in China has prompted questions about how a global public health emergency or PHEIC is determined by the World Health Organisation.



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