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.
Why are more people dying in Australia? Many questions remain While it is clear that COVID-19 is increasing the mortality rate, its lingering impact may be far greater than is presently understood.
Almost one in every two Australians has had COVID-19 Survey taken from blood donors in June confirms that levels have increased exponentially since a similar study in March.
COVID rate at least double official figures: Antibody study At least 17% of Australians may have contracted COVID-19 during the first Omicron wave, new research suggests – and the true figure could be even higher.
Close the gap: Transformational change and allyship This year’s report advocates for new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led efforts to reduce inequalities.
Omicron a ‘significant challenge’ to two-dose vaccination Research suggests the new variant of concern is easily the most adept yet at avoiding antibodies and that ‘significant community spread’ is expected, including among the fully vaccinated.
‘Dangerously off-track’: Call for global vaccine equity boost Omicron’s rise highlights the risks posed to Australia by world vaccination gaps, a high-profile group said in a letter to the Prime Minister.
How close is a home-grown mRNA COVID-19 vaccine? The first mRNA vaccine candidate developed in Australia should go to clinical trials next year. newsGP looks into whether GPs will one day administer doses.
WHO adviser left ‘heartbroken’ by Doherty Institute COVID modelling Experts say it fails to account for children, creating a potential ‘sweet spot’ for a new COVID variant of concern to emerge.
Australia to become leader in understanding infectious disease It is hoped a new institute for infectious disease will improve capacity to respond to pandemics, but experts say GPs must be involved.