Coronavirus COVID-19 has begun spreading in Australia. So, what happens now? | ABC News Coronavirus is spreading much more rapidly outside China than within the country, leading the world into uncharted territory, but the outbreak can still be contained, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.

What steps have you taken to prepare?

While we're still being told to go about our normal lives, under a worst-case scenario in Australia, infection control measures could include things like aged care homes being locked down, childcare centres being closed and people having to work from home.

Experts are warning against panic-buying (already supermarket shelves are starting to empty), but say having plans and supplies in place is sensible.

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