28 January Update on novel coronavirus in Australia January 28, 2020 By Danielle Cranefield Announcement, Department of Health 0 Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection has been identified in patients with fever and respiratory symptoms who have recently travelled to China, in particular the city of Wuhan and surrounds. As of 2 February 2020, 12 cases of 2019-nCoV have been confirmed in Australia: 4 in New South Wales, 4 in Victoria, 2 in South Australia, and 2 in Queensland. To learn more about the current situation, the Department of Health Chief Medical Officer, Brendan Murphy, has provided an analysis of the situation so far. View update from Chief Medical Officer. The Department of Health has also provided Information Sheets for Emergency, Primary and Community Workers to manage patients that may be affected. View Information Sheet for Primary and Community Health Workers View Information Sheet for Emergency Workers For the latest information on novel coronavirus, please visit the Department of Health website. We will continue to share updated information on novel coronavirus in the Latest News on the AAPM website as it comes to hand. Related Articles Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Australia ATAGI: Australian Immunisation Handbook Updates New coronavirus items - MBS Quick Guide Update Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - Chief Health Officer Update Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - 3 March Update Services Australia _ Health and Aged Care Quarterly Software Developer Update The Australian Digital Health Agency has today opened an online consultation for all Australians The Australian Digital Health Agency has today opened an online consultation for all Australians, including frontline clinicians, consumers, healthcare organisations and the technology sector to have their say on a more modern, digitally connected health system. Comments are closed.