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Coronavirus

Do Face Masks Really Protect You From Getting Sick?

Experts explain if medical face masks work against illnesses like the Wuhan coronavirus.
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Hand Sanitiser, Washing Hands Prevents Spread Of Coronavirus

Whether you have symptoms or not, hand sanitisers prevent the spread of viral infections.
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Bat Soup, A Secret Vaccine, Thousands Dead? The Coronavirus Myths We Need To Shut Down

The little-understood nature of the virus has allowed disinformation – and racism – to flourish. This is what we actually do know.
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Australia Confirms Fifth Coronavirus Case

A 21-year-old woman was on the last flight out of Wuhan to Sydney before China imposed a travel ban.
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Coronavirus: NSW Health Confirms Four Cases 'Under Investigation'

“We will not be disclosing the hospital locations of patients under investigation for privacy reasons.”
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Everything You Should Know About Coronavirus

An expert breaks down the symptoms and transmission of the illness that has been circulating around Wuhan, China.
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At Least 3 Dead In China As Officials Say New Virus Can Spread With Human Contact

Hundreds of millions of people are expected to travel both domestically and abroad for Lunar New Year, prompting fears the coronavirus could spread quickly.
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