International scientists say they have developed a faster test for coronavirus. The University of Oxford researchers have been working on a rapid testing technology to improve capabilities as the virus continues to spread across the world. They say the new test is much faster and does not need a complicated instrument, with previous tests taking… Read More »
Serious consideration should be given soon to banning mass gatherings and closing all schools to stop the spread of coronavirus, the Australian Medical Association’s WA division says. State president Andrew Miller said he understood politicians were trying to prevent panic but he was concerned preparations for a pandemic were progressing too slowly. “What we’re worried… Read More »
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea raised its infectious disease alert level to its highest for the first time since 2009 on Sunday as confirmed coronavirus cases jumped to 602 and the death toll rose to five. More than half the new cases are linked to a church in the southeastern city of Daegu after a… Read More »
The Australian Government has confirmed it will evacuate 180 Australian passengers tomorrow morning that have been aboard the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship — but several have refused to evacuate. In total 15 Australians have declined the offer to be flown to Darwin and will stay behind onboard the cruise liner that has been in… Read More »
China reported 1,886 new virus cases and 98 more deaths in its update on a disease outbreak that has caused milder illness in most people, an assessment that promoted guarded optimism from global health authorities By YANAN WANG Associated Press February 18, 2020, 2:52 AM 4 min read BEIJING — China reported 1,886 new virus… Read More »