SARS-CoV-2 News
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Microbiology Society's response to concerns about the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2
Once news of the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (known as SARS-CoV-2) emerged in January 2020, we worked with our expert members to support accurate scientific reporting of the story in the media, helping ensure the public have access to the best scientific expertise.
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Coronavirus outbreak: expert comment from our members
Read expert commentary and clear scientific analysis from our members, on the coronavirus outbreak originating in China.
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Confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in the UK: expert commentary from our members
Following the World Health Organization (WHO) declaration of the novel coronavirus outbreak as a global public health emergency, and the confirmation of the first cases within the UK, our members continued to provide expert commentary and clear scientific analysis on the latest developments.
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Microbiology Society events cancellation due to SARS-CoV-2
Due to the continued spread of SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19, the Council of the Microbiology Society, as Trustees of the Society, took the difficult decision to cancel Annual Conference 2020, which was due to take place from 30 March until 3 April 2020 in Edinburgh, UK. Read the official statement here.
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Annual Conference 2020 content next steps
Following the incredibly hard decision we took to cancel Annual Conference 2020, an event to which we, and others in our community, had dedicated 18 months of planning, we shared an update with delegates.
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2020 events postponement
Statement from the Microbiology Society, regarding the postponement of 2020 events.
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Covid-19 testing: Important message for all UK members
On behalf of the UK government we emailed all UK members in April 2020 with an important message regarding Covid-19 testing.
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