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WHO raises novel coronavirus global threat level to 'high'

WHO says current situation doesn't warrant coronavirus being declared an international public health emergency as it's yet to spread widely outside China. HEAR audiotrack
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Face Masks: What Doctors Say About Their Role In Containing Coronavirus

Surgical masks are just a physical barrier that will protect you against "a visible splash or spray of fluid or large droplets," explains Raina MacIntyre, an infectious disease… more
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Scientists still 'don't know the source' of Wuhan coronavirus

As China takes measures to stop the spread of the virus, health officials are working to understand how it is transmitted. DW spoke with infectious disease expert Raina MacIntyre… more
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Coronavirus contagion rate makes it hard to control

UPDATE 1-Coronavirus contagion rate makes it hard to control – studies Raina MacIntyre said that it is highly concerning that in recent days the infection has become widespread.“… more
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How contagious is the Wuhan coronavirus and can you spread it before symptoms start?

How contagious is the Wuhan coronavirus and can you spread it before symptoms start? Read The conversation article by Head of biosecurity program, Kirby Institute Prof Raina… more
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BBC news China coronavirus: The lessons learned from the Sars outbreak

BBC news. China coronavirus: The lessons learned from the Sars outbreak "China... has developed excellent disease surveillance systems since Sars, including real-time emergency… more

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Professor Raina MacIntyre

Raina MacIntyre

NHMRC Principal Research Fellow and Professor of Global Biosecurity.

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r.macintyre@unsw.edu.au

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Dr Elizabeth Kpozehouen

Research Associate

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