Testing concerns as COVID hospitalisations hit record levels More people are currently in hospital across Australia with COVID-19 than at any other time during the pandemic.
CVD and diabetes rates spike post-COVID: Study The risk of contracting diabetes is especially high in the first four weeks after infection, but returns to baseline within months.
Slight rise in adverse reactions for joint COVID and flu jabs A peer-reviewed article looking at the co-administration of COVID booster and flu vaccines in the US reports that most reactions tend to be mild.
Supply issues flagged as TGA provisionally approves Moderna for under-fives The Federal Health Minister has urged parents to delay booking COVID vaccine appointments for their very young children.
Clarity over longer telehealth phone consultations The new item numbers will be available from Tuesday 19 July, but GPs will not be able to claim for services already delivered.
Are mandates the only way to achieve high mask use? Associate Professor Holly Seale explores whether people are only likely to act on public health advice when compelled to do so.
BA.5 confirmed as dominant strain in Australia The latest Omicron variant has overtaken BA.2 and now accounts for roughly half of all current cases across the country.
Huge spike in diabetes diagnoses in past two decades The percentage of the Australian population living with diabetes has increased significantly in the past two decades, new AIHW research suggests.
$11 million COVID booster campaign yet to have an impact Halfway through the advertising blitz, Australia’s third dose coverage has increased by just 0.3%. GPs say the money would be better spent supporting providers.
Doctors and pharmacists in united call to continue subsidised COVID tests The COVID-19 Rapid Test Concessional Access Program will not be extended beyond the end of July, despite the ongoing BA.5 wave.