5 ways the Federal Govt plans to tackle coronavirus

100 fever clinics, a new telehealth MBS item and home delivery of medicine are all part of a $2.4-billion package of initiatives
AAP and Jo Hartley
Scott Morrison
Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the Federal Government is pumping $2.4 billion into the health system to help manage the impact of coronavirus.

“This package is about preventing and treating coronavirus in the coming weeks. Our medical experts have been preparing for an event like this for years, and this is the next step up in Australia’s plan,” Mr Morrison said.