This third article in a series on communicable disease outbreaks focuses on contact tracing, fondly known as ‘shoe-leather epidemiology’.

This second article in a series on communicable disease outbreaks focuses on case definitions, testing and early phases of a public health response.

As COVID-19 affects healthcare and social care systems around the world, reports of infection among healthcare and social care workers continue to accumulate.

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

Self-care is essential for primary care professionals who are at risk of COVID-19.

There is currently no robust evidence to support prescribing hydroxychloroquine as a treatment or prophylaxis for COVID-19.

The pathways developed in Moree, NSW, illustrate the importance and impact of community ownership and leadership for effective delivery of a public health intervention.

To ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are vaccinated it is essential to engage, work and consult with and listen to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The sixth article in a series on communicable disease outbreaks looks beyond the acute epidemic to the rationale for surveillance systems, mandatory notification and social determinants.

This fourth article in a series on communicable disease outbreaks introduces the larger legislative, executive and social framework within which health protection takes place.

This case study of GP Shared Care provides an interesting lens though which to view the current opportunities for improved healthcare partnerships as we respond to the COVID-19 challenges.

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.

COVID-19 has provided learning opportunities for medical students, supervisors and the public.

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.

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.