Australian Media report have widely reported the following:
Don't cancel Bali plans: WA Health Minister
The West Australian Government says there is no reason for Australian tourists to avoid travelling to Bali, despite reports of the first case of coronavirus being linked to the popular holiday island.
Key points:
-The tourist from China reportedly tested positive on his return home
- It is unclear whether they were exposed in Indonesia or China
-WA authorities say people should not cancel travel to Bali at this stage
WA Health Minister Mr Cook said people should not cancel travel to Bali as a result of the development. Communicable Disease Control director Paul Armstrong said there were no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Bali."Officially, Indonesia doesn't have any cases at all," Dr Armstrong said.
"Neighbouring countries of Indonesia of course have got several cases each but nothing alarming, nothing that would really elevate the risk of people travelling there."
Dr Armstrong said Australia had offered support to Indonesia for increased testing if required.
Mr Cook stated that at the moment DFAT [the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade] has the same travel advisory for Bali, so people shouldn't be alarmed.
"We are simply providing this information in the interests of transparency to make sure that we continue to provide people with the most up-to-date information as possible."
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