Email By Camron Slessor Posted January 31, 2020 11:45:28 Photo: Passengers wearing protective masks arrive at Sydney International Airport. (AAP: Mick Tsikas) Related Story: Airlines worldwide drop flights to mainland China in response to coronavirus Related Story: Tim wears two masks when he goes outside. What he finds there is chilling Related Story: China travellers urged to stay home, evacuated Australians to be held on Christmas Island Map: Adelaide 5000 You’ve booked flights to China, paid hundreds of dollars for travel insurance and you want to cancel your trip, but you’re not sure you’ll be covered after the coronavirus outbreak? Key points:Major airlines around the world have suspended or cut back flights to ChinaAn insurance expert says some travellers may not be covered for cancelling their tripsIt all depends on a range of factors including when you purchased the insurance We’ve taken a look at some of the options for travellers currently in China, planning to travel to China or who want to cancel their trips altogether.The number of confirmed coronavirus cases has jumped to 5,974 and the virus has so far killed more than 130 people.In Australia, seven cases of the virus have been confirmed, with health authorities warning… Read full this story
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