WA Police are making preparations for the possibility of some staff having to work from home if coronavirus spreads further.

The number of confirmed cases nationally has risen to 53 – although there is still no community spread here in WA.

Police Commissioner Chris Dawson has been part of a series of high level meetings in recent weeks – as Government departments work on a coordinated response.

He told Gareth Parker on Mornings there’s no point reacting once the spread has already occurred.

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