Authorities have warned Australians about a series of viral messages that are circulating online with incorrect information about the coronavirus outbreak. “These posts have not originated from NSW Health nor any entity relating to us.” It appears the hoax messages have mentioned suburbs with a significant population of people with Chinese ancestry. NSW Health stated on Wednesday that six more cases are under investigation in NSW. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Wednesday that plans to evacuate Australians who are in Hubei province were advancing. Rohan Thomson via Getty Images On Wednesday, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said plans to evacuate Australians from Hubei province were advancing.

Source: Huffington Post January 29, 2020 03:45 UTC