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 relying on the result.… 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 a requirement to be… more
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 Global Biosecurity at University of NSW Raina MacIntyre said: "I understand the NSW-Victoria… more
Coronavirus could keep international travel off the agenda until mid-next year…
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 a requirement to… 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 broadcaster Norman Swan… more