GPs warned to be on alert for Japanese encephalitis Australia has recorded its second death from the mosquito-borne disease, with cases detected in south-eastern states.
Antivirals and military parachuted in as aged care struggles with Omicron With more than 40% of residential facilities managing ongoing outbreaks, the military has been deployed and antivirals are being delivered. But how much help will they provide?
In Practice: Member access to rapid antigen tests The college is aiming to help address supply issues by making the tests available to members via the RACGP Plus portal.
How long should patients wait for a booster after COVID infection? The question is likely to be asked more frequently as infections spread and millions more become eligible for booster vaccinations.
COVID outbreaks increase urgency of PPE fit-testing for GPs With reports of the Delta variant spreading through the community, GPs say more needs to be done to protect doctors, practice staff and patients.
New saliva test has potential to detect COVID-19 in five minutes It’s considered a next generation approach to testing and could further assist in minimising the risks of viral spread.
Joint COVID infection control guidelines expected within weeks The new recommendations are being assessed by ICEG and the National COVID-19 Evidence Taskforce as part of the final approval process.
Is it time for a national approach to hotel quarantine? With quarantine-related cases having already led to outbreaks in Victoria and SA, and a case in NSW making authorities nervous, experts think so.
Medical experts dispute claims of new COVID strain in SA State officials have reported a new ‘sneaky’ strain of COVID-19, but experts question suggestions of a uniquely shorter incubation period.
GPs largely unscathed by surge of COVID infections among healthcare workers Much of the success can be attributed to general practice making necessary changes following the first wave of infections, the Chair of RACGP Victoria told newsGP.