Singapore team working on test for Wuhan virus

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Scientists with the Home Team have already begun working on a way to test for the virus, after China recently released a draft genome of the newly discovered virus.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

While the mystery flu that has hit the Chinese city of Wuhan has not reached Singapore's shores, scientists with the Home Team have already begun working on a way to test for the virus.

This comes after China recently released a draft genome of the newly discovered virus, which has seen 45 confirmed cases in Wuhan, as well as infections confirmed in Japan and Thailand.Enjoy unlimited access to ST's best work Subscribe Now

 

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