Yesterday the World Health Organisation declared a global health emergency.
The pharmacy in Royal Oak is selling face masks for 30-dollars each - almost 10 times their normal price.
Nationwide there is a shortage of respirators, face masks and hand sanitiser as people fear the virus arriving here.
And today we will find out if it has arrived - test results are due back today to determine whether a person who is in isolation in Auckland Hospital, has coronavirus.
Air New Zealand meanwhile is preparing for a special flight to Wuhan in China, to evacuate the Kiwis who are stuck in the virus epicentre.
