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Is the virus growing weaker?

Is the virus growing weaker?

It's likely the coronavirus will be less virulent over time but despite speculation this process has begun, Australian experts say it is not happening yet.

Jill MargoSenior writer
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While the number of new cases of coronavirus in Australia has been increasing significantly, the number of people dying from it has hardly changed.

This same pattern is being seen in other countries, such as Singapore and Israel, and has led to speculation that the virus may be growing weaker.

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Jill Margo
Jill MargoSenior writerJill Margo is based in the Sydney office. Jill has won multiple prizes, including two Walkley Awards and is an adjunct associate professor at School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Australia. Connect with Jill on Twitter. Email Jill at jmargo@afr.com

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