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This item appeared very late last week:Telehealth demand to grow as coronavirus spreadsBy Bridget Fitzgerald on PM Download Telehealth demand to grow as coronavirus spreads (1.38 MB) Download 1.38 MB With every new case of coronavirus, the need to quarantine and contain patients becomes a top priority.As does the need to try and prevent those infected from spreading the virus.Health experts say the need for telehealth and digital health options will become greater as the outbreak spreads. Duration: 3min 1sec Broadcast: Fri 6 Mar 2020, 4:50pm More InformationFeatured:Dr Simon Torvaldsen, Perth GP Dr Ali Fardinpour, founder, Wise Realities Associate Professor Belinda Lange, Flinders University Here is the link:https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/pm/telehealth-demand-to-grow-as-coronavirus-spreads/12034966As late as Thursday last week it was unclear if it was happening.States to receive $1 billion in coronavirus funding But uncertainty remains over GP access to more masks and new... This is the initial part of the post - read more by clicking on the title of the article. David.
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