Infectious disease expert dismisses letter warning of airborne spread The letter, signed by more than 230 scientists, states COVID-19 can spread through the air and urges countries to update infection control guidance.
CMO moves to ease COVID-19 fears as Victorian cases continue to spike Professor Brendan Murphy said it is too early to declare outbreaks in Victoria a second wave, adding he has ‘great confidence’ in the state’s ability to respond.
Police spot checks headline efforts to curb coronavirus With local Australian cases doubling in four days, newsGP looks at developments in each state and territory.
Claims coronavirus can spread through the air A senior Chinese official has said the virus can infect people via airborne transmission, but an Australian expert says more evidence is needed.
Queensland targets HIV transmission with new funding The state has announced a new funding push aimed at helping at-risk people get access to the HIV-prevention therapy PrEP.