Australia's chief scientist warns against claims of breakthroughs on coronavirus cures

Alan Finkel joins other academics who are concerned some trials of Covid-19 treatments are being reported prematurelySign up for Guardian Australia ’s daily coronavirus emailDownload the free Guardian app to get the most important news notificationsAustralia ’s chief scientist has urged the public to be wary of claims of breakthroughs and sudden cures for coronavirus and instead to rely on Covid-19 information based on evidence.Amid a proliferation of reports of cures and treatments relating to the virus, Dr Alan Finkel on Wednesday launched theRapid Research Information Forum alongside the head of the Australian Academy of Science.Continue reading...
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