Tag Archives: Viral

‘High viral load’: Mutant strain warning

Victorians have been warned to brace for more COVID-19 infections after it was revealed the Melbourne hotel quarantine worker who has tested positive had a “high viral load” and is most likely carrying the mutant UK strain. Despite Premier Daniel Andrews’ reassurance there was “no need to panic” at a late night press conference, officials… Read More »

Will Protests Spark a Second Viral Wave?

Mass protests against police brutality that have brought thousands of people out of their homes and onto the streets in cities across America are raising the specter of new coronavirus outbreaks, prompting political leaders, physicians and public health experts to warn that the crowds could cause a surge in cases. While many political leaders affirmed… Read More »