The Medical journal of Australia
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To describe the first isolation and sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 in Australia and rapid sharing of the isolate. ⋯ The ability to rapidly identify, propagate, and internationally share our SARS-CoV-2 isolate is an important step in collaborative scientific efforts to deal effectively with this international public health emergency by developing better diagnostic procedures, vaccine candidates, and antiviral agents.
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Editorial Comment
The challenges of establishing adequate capacity for SARS-COV-2 testing.