Dozens of Chinese tourists in Cairns are not sure how they will be getting home. Scores of Chinese tourists are stranded in Far North Queensland after direct flights between Cairns and China were cancelled over the weekend amid ongoing concerns about the spread of coronavirus. About 100 passengers have been impacted by Hainan Airlines cancelling flights between Cairns and Shenzhen. Tourism Tropical North Queensland CEO Mark Olsen said operators had provided free and discounted activities to those left stranded, and some passengers had opted to go to other international ports to catch a flight home. Mr Olsen said the virus had thrown the region’s billion-dollar tourism industry into "turmoil". Here’s a rundown of all the facts about coronavirus, and how you can make sure you’re protected. He said Chinese tourists pumped about $30 million a month into the Far North Queensland economy. "We’ve never been in this situation before, […]