Australia among world leaders on coronavirus testing, health experts say

Epidemiologist and Curtin University pro vice-chancellor of health sciences Professor Archie Clements (ISER CI) told The New Daily that Australia’s COVID-19 testing regime is… more

Coronavirus: Sound policies in place, so now it’s all up to us, people

“Whether we get as bad as Italy depends on how we handle the ­response from here on and how much we manage to reduce ­contact between people with the measures we’re undertaking.”… more

COVID-19: The facts: Why is testing important?

 Professor Raina MacIntyre from UNSW Sydney answers questions on COVID-19 testing.  

Australia sees its biggest rise in coronavirus cases in one day to 636

University of New South Wales head researcher at Kirby Institute, Raina MacIntyre, said the rapidly growing trend would continue for at least a fortnight, when the impact of Mr… more

Double Blow: How Coronavirus and the Flu Will Exacerbate the Current Pandemic

We can minimize the impact by getting vaccinated for the flu. Read a piece on National interest written by Raina Macintyre . READ MORE

Spreading COVID-19 for herd immunity would lead to 'catastrophic scenario'

Raina MacIntyre, head of the biosecurity program at the UNSW's Kirby Institute, said allowing people to be infected was an "extremely dangerous" strategy and a breach of medical… more