Australian stocks of coronavirus testing kits 'rapidly deteriorating', says chief medical officer

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Coronavirus: Australian stocks of Covid-19 testing kits 'rapidly deteriorating', says chief medical officer

Australia’s chief medical officer, Prof Brendan Murphy, has implored doctors for their help in a letter describing “extreme pressure” on personal protective equipment and Covid-19 testing kits.

 

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Shortage after how many tests over few weeks 🤔 I thought someone said we are ready for this. Taking personal responsibility is certainly important. As community infection has started, testing should be more readily available. auspol covid19australia

Waiting on test results from Weds. Hospital says the testing facilities in Vic at capacity and they may be delivered tomorrow. What is our testing capability and capacity even if the tests were not to run out?!

I AM GOING TO GET YOU ALL!

The same people hoarding bog rolls and baked beans are also lining up to have tests they don’t need.

As opposed to the successful sth Korean approach of widespread testing

🔴Help the Iranian people، Cancel sanctions immediately

Possible if those kits are 'Made in China'

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