What exactly is a coronavirus pandemic?

Masked Chinese workers

Masked female Chinese workers walk alone and separately for prevention of the novel coronavirus . Source: Finn / Costfoto/Sipa USA

The World Health Organization has warned that that coronavirus has "pandemic potential" and all countries should prepare accordingly.


While the number of COVID-19 cases in Australia remains low, the government has plans in place if infections do spike.   So should Australians be worried about a coronavirus pandemic?


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