Lunch with Raina MacIntyre: cautious coronavirus communicator

Professor MacIntyre's medical research focuses on respiratory transmissible viral infections. Professionally, she uses tools like epidemiological and mathematical modelling and… more

Experts on how to make and wear effective DIY face masks

• How to make, wear, and clean DIY face masks. • What are the best materials for homemade masks • When and where you should be wearing face coverings. • Face masks shouldn't… more

The evidence for everyone wearing masks, explained

There is some evidence that the public should wear masks. But let doctors and nurses get them first.Some studies in households and colleges “show a benefit of masks,” Raina… more

New fact-checked video explainer

 The Australian Academy of Science has just published a new fact-checked video explainer on the coronavirus answering the following questions:   •    If you’ve had the virus, can… more

'We've got to go hard - NOW".

The window is closing': Australia must learn from the mistakes of Italy and enforce even MORE extreme social distancing measures than the PM has announced, expert claims READ… more

China’s Latest Coronavirus Case Exposes a Terrifying Trend

A biosecurity professor at the University of New South Wales, Raina Macintyre, warned that the majority of China’s population is still vulnerable to the virus. Containing the… more