Government heeds general practice calls for more coronavirus support A substantial portion of the Federal Government’s $2.4 billion health package will go towards primary care efforts to combat the disease.
‘No longer possible’ to stop imported coronavirus cases A doctor in NSW has contracted the virus after treating a patient who had recently arrived from Iran, marking the first human-to-human transmission within Australia.
Concerns grow over global PPE supply chains Doctors have raised concerns over access to personal protective equipment as the Australian Government searches for alternate suppliers amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Alarm as coronavirus cases reach tipping point As the number of cases reported outside of China continues to accelerate, Scott Morrison has said ‘the risk of a global pandemic is very much upon us’.
Global coronavirus surge continues as pandemic preparation ramps up The Federal Government has unveiled its emergency response plan for COVID-19 – but how prepared is Australia for a pandemic?
More than 80,000 infected by coronavirus worldwide Hundreds of new cases outside China are ‘deeply concerning’ but do not yet represent a pandemic, the World Health Organization has said.
Spike in global coronavirus case numbers Outbreaks in Asia, Europe and the Middle East prompt pandemic warnings, but an RACGP emergency medicine expert says they are premature.
Eight new coronavirus cases in Australia from quarantined cruise ship Updated: Eight Australians who left the Diamond Princess cruise ship have now tested positive, with the figure expected to rise as more patients are screened.
How does coronavirus compare with previous global outbreaks? Coronavirus – COVID-19 – has infected more than 88,000 people since it was first reported in late December, resulting in at least 3000 deaths.
RACGP President calls for national pandemic plan Mixed messaging, inconsistent advice and communication breakdowns have marred the response to the coronavirus.