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Wuhan is quarantined as new virus spreads

Passengers wearing protective masks arrive at Sydney International Airport

Passengers wearing protective masks arrive at Sydney International Airport Source: AAP

There are at least 17 people confirmed dead so far due to the coronavirus and the disease has spread from China to Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and the United States.


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There are at least 17 people confirmed dead so far due to the coronavirus and the disease has spread from China to Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and the United States.



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