There are now five confirmed cases of the deadly coronavirus in Australia, and the global death toll is at 80, with over 2,700 cases detected.

With travel restrictions in place in China, Foreign Minister Marise Payne says the Australian Government is exploring all opportunities to evacuate Australians trapped in Hubei province, where coronavirus originated.

What measures are happening on the ground in China, and what needs to be done to get trapped Australians home?

RN Drive speaks with China Correspondent Bill Birtles in Beijing

Guest:

Bill Birtles, ABC China Correspondent