Australians told to rethink foreign travel

Australians should reconsider travel overseas unless it is essential amid the coronavirus crisis.

The government has raised the level of travel advice for all countries, regardless of people's destination, age or health, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday.

"This is done to protect their health and to limit their exposure, given we have so many countries now that are affected by the coronavirus. Only essential travel should be considered if you are going overseas from this point forward," he said.