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Aussies stuck awaiting China OK for virus rescue flight

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China has not yet approved the evacuation of Australian citizens from Wuhan, saying it would take all necessary measures to protect people's health.

Foreign Minister Marise Payne and her Chinese counterpart held discussions about a plan to return citizens trapped in the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus.

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Michael Smith is the health editor for The Australian Financial Review. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at michael.smith@afr.com
Tom McIlroy is the Financial Review’s Canberra bureau chief based in the press gallery at Parliament House. He was previously the AFR’s political correspondent. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at thomas.mcilroy@afr.com

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