Saliva test missing about 13pc of COVID-19 infections, early studies show

Infectious disease expert Raina MacIntyre said while the saliva test could play a role in testing, it should be treated as a "back-up" and people must be counselled against… more

When will Australia open its borders?

Professor Raina MacIntyre from the University of New South Wales agreed the border closure had been crucial and said a vaccine could be key to restrictions lifting.“It may become… more

Warning for NSW residents returning from Victoria

Warning for NSW residents returning from Victoria amid virus 'second peak' After the second peak of coronavirus in Victoria reached a new high of 49 cases on Sunday, Professor of… more

Coronavirus could keep international travel off the agenda

Coronavirus could keep international travel off the agenda until mid-next year, according to Qantas — this is what we know Professor Raina MacIntyre from the University of New… more

Mobile testing vans lead suburban blitz as Victoria on ‘knife’s edge’

Professor Raina MacIntyre, from the Kirby Institute for Infection and Immunity, says Australians should embrace face masks as strict restrictions ease – something veteran ABC… more

Next three months risky for virus spread

Professor Raina MacIntyre, from the UNSW Kirby Institute for Infection and Immunity, says Australians should embrace face masks as strict restrictions ease. She also says the… more