Australia announced a A$2.4 billion (US$1.56 billion) health package on Wednesday that proposes setting up fever clinics and offering cost-free facilities for people to consult doctors over video calls, as it combats the spread of the coronavirus.
Australia has been struggling to contain the disease, which is expected to take a significant economic toll, with the Treasury Department warning the outbreak would cut at least half a percentage point from economic growth in the first quarter.
