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: Scientists develop fast-tracked virus test »
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: Virus preparations too slow: WA doctors »
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: South Korea raises disease alert to top level as virus… »
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: Aussies refuse virus evacuation flight »