Photo: Getty ImagesThe Government is considering enlisting the help of the Defence Force to get New Zealanders living in the Chinese city of Wuhan - the epicentre for the deadly coronavirus outbreak – back home. More than 100 people have died from the flu-like virus, which originated in Wuhan city in Hubei province. “Options include the possibility of places being made available for New Zealanders on charter flights leaving Wuhan, or assisted departure by NZDF [New Zealand Defence Force] which is more complex,” a spokesperson said. But he said it was likely to impact tourism numbers around the world and New Zealand would not be immune. She said it was “early days” but said there might be a waylaid impact on Chinese travel to New Zealand.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 28, 2020 06:22 UTC