Coronavirus test supplies run short as countries look after their own

Scott Hannaford
Updated March 14 2020 - 6:58am, first published March 13 2020 - 8:23pm
Health Minister Greg Hunt and chief medical officer Professor Brendan Murphy. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Health Minister Greg Hunt and chief medical officer Professor Brendan Murphy. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Supplies of medical equipment used to test for COVID-19 are at risk of running short in Australia as overseas manufacturers restrict supplies to protect their own needs.

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Scott Hannaford

Scott Hannaford

Canberra Times deputy editor

I've spent a career trying to focus on the stories, people and issues that matter, while filtering out the noise that doesn't. I believe high-quality, unique and incisive reporting is worth the investment and what distinguishes a reporter or publication. Got a news tip? scott.hannaford@canberratimes.com.au

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