‘Uncharted waters’ is perhaps an understatement of where we are headed at this time. The situation is fluid, with government regulations for our society changing rapidly.

Quarantine has been associated with increased rates of suicide, anger, acute stress disorder, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, with symptoms continuing even years after quarantine.

An updated overview of Burkholderia pseudomallei, the causative agent of melioidosis, including epidemiology, risk factors for infection, spectrum of clinical disease, diagnosis and management.

Effective clinical triage of referrals relies on provision of adequate clinical information (‘red flags’) and investigations.

The concept of trust is essential for high-functioning general practice teams during a pandemic.

General practitioners play a significant part in the COVID-19 pandemic by providing whole-person and patient-centred care during this time of crisis.

For the detection of early COVID-19 disease, RCPA supports the use of molecular tests for SARS-CoV-2 and strongly opposes the introduction of COVID-19 IgG/IgM rapid tests for this purpose.

Challenges have been encountered in maintaining the Western Sydney University general practice program but effective strategies have been adopted to manage the impact of COVID-19.

The Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians has developed a guideline for primary care practitioners to assist with safe return of patients to physical activity after COVID-19.