CANBERRA: The Australian government has activated the Coronavirus Emergency Response Plan and now operates on the basis the Covid-19 (coronavirus) is a pandemic.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (pic) and Health Minister Greg Hunt on Friday (Feb 28) activated an emergency response to Covid-19, giving federal and state governments powers to contain the virus if outbreaks occur.
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