All excess deaths in Singapore linked to recent COVID infection: Study A new report from the country’s Ministry of Health attributes the increased death rate to COVID-19’s aggravation of existing illnesses.
Government confirms bivalent vaccine supply Moderna will deliver 15 million doses of its new Omicron-specific vaccine by the end of the year, with doses set to become available next month.
Vaccine rollout ‘relied on GP goodwill’: Study General practices involved in Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program struggled to make ends meet, researchers say.
What to know about heart attack and stroke risks after COVID-19 A new study warns that COVID-19’s impact on blood vessels could drive a new pandemic of cardiovascular disease.
Pandemic response receives $1.4 billion boost COVID-19 response measures were due to expire in less than two weeks but have now been extended until the end of the year.
Combined flu and COVID-19 tests approved Two separate nasal tests capable of detecting both COVID-19 and influenza have been approved by Australia’s medicines regulator.
Medical software data provides fresh insight into general practice A new report containing de-identified 2020–21 data from around 10% of Australian GPs and patients has been released.
WA Premier shifts blame for hospital woes onto GPs once again Mark McGowan has drawn the ire of RACGP leadership for ‘unacceptable’ comments that accuse GPs of contributing to the state’s health crisis.
Parliament launches inquiry into long COVID The House Health Committee believes long COVID and repeat infections are emerging as a ‘significant health challenge’ for Australia.
How self-targeted immune attacks may lurk behind long COVID Researchers are closing in on the link between antiviral immunity and chronic autoimmune disease, writes immunologist Matthew Woodruff.