A South Australian hospital has opened Australia’s first ‘drive-through’ coronavirus clinic as the state’s response to the deadly virus ramps up.

The Repat Health Clinic precinct, at Daw Park, will provide testing from within potential patients’ cars in a bid to stem the spread of COVID-19.

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The clinic is the first of its kind in the country and will open its doors - or, lanes - on Wednesday.

The collection service is designed for patients who have been assessed and received a pathology request form from their GPs.

The specimen will be taken by SA Pathology nurses for testing.

“While the drive-through concept is unique, our short trial proved that it is a successful way of safely collecting specimens without exposing the wider public,” SA Pathology’s Dr Tom Dodd said.

Patients are required to book in advance before attending the drive-through clinic.

South Australia currently has seven confirmed cases of coronavirus, including leading Australian composer Brett Dean.

One hundred and one Australians have now returned positive tests, with the majority, 55, in New South Wales.

‘New normal’

Authorities say the “new normal” of the global coronavirus outbreak is starting to bite in Sydney, with schools bracing for temporary closures and fears of lasting economic damage.

NSW authorities are now investigating a coronavirus cluster centred around Ryde Hospital, the Defence Force and the Dorothy Henderson Lodge aged care facility.

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison had been expected to unveil details of a $10 billion stimulus package in response to the coronavirus on Tuesday.

Instead, he appealed to Australians’ patriotism and assured his audience the economy remained in good shape.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaking in Sydney on Tuesday. Credit: DEAN LEWINS / AAP

“It’s about a biological contagion, not a financial one,” he told business leaders in a speech in Sydney on Tuesday morning.

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“We need your common sense. We need your calm. We need your commitment. But we need your patriotism as well.”

He called on businesses to support their workforce, including paying leave entitlements to employees affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.