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Australia's virus testing rate leads world

Edmund Tadros, Tom McIlroy and Jill Margo
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Australia's extensive coronavirus testing – the leading per capita rate in the world – has been a key factor in lowering the growth rate of new cases, amid early signs of the flattening of the curve.

Influenza researcher Kirsty Short says Australia's high rate of testing is key to managing the virus spread. University of Queensland

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Edmund Tadros leads our coverage of the professional services sector. He is based in our Sydney newsroom. Email Edmund at edmundtadros@afr.com.au
Tom McIlroy was the Financial Review’s Canberra bureau chief.
Jill Margo was a senior writer at The Australian Financial Review.
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    Original URL: https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/australia-s-testing-is-key-to-slower-infection-rate-20200401-p54fx7