Ayesha Verrall
Coronavirus: Covid-19 tracing system facing scrutiny
25 Mar 2020
The Covid-19 contact tracing system is coming under increased pressure and scrutiny.
The Health Ministry says tracing is vital but admits its new national tracing centre is locked into using only its… Audio
Dr Ayesha Verrall calls for urgent increase in contact tracing
24 Mar 2020
One of the strongest weapons we have in the fight against Covid 19 is contact tracing. Audio
How Covid cases are treated in hospital
18 Mar 2020
What happens if a person suspected to be infected with COVID-19 is taken to hospital? We ask Dr Ayesha Verrall, Senior Lecturer, Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, University of Otago. Audio
Covid-19: Expert warns hospital resources could be stretched
11 Mar 2020
An epidemiologist says hospital resources, like beds and ventilators would be stretched if the coronavirus reaches a community outbreak.
University of Otago senior lecturer in infectious diseases… Audio
