Is it ethical to infect humans with SARS-CoV-2? A proposed UK vaccine trial that will infect healthy volunteers has raised concern among Australian experts who fear long-term health ramifications.
What’s it like working at a COVID respiratory clinic? newsGP speaks to two GPs about the joys and challenges of working on the pandemic frontline.
Pete Evans slammed for ‘unacceptable’ comments about Dr Harry Nespolon The former celebrity chef seemed to suggest the recently deceased RACGP President did not know how to best treat his pancreatic cancer.
‘There is hope’ for COVID vaccine by end of 2020: WHO The global health body also estimates around 10% of the global population may already have contracted coronavirus.
GPs ‘must be involved’ in COVID vaccine rollout The RACGP is calling for GPs to be at the forefront of preparing the public and supporting vaccine uptake when the time comes.
‘No country is safe until every country is safe’: Australia joins global vaccine scheme COVAX is a worldwide initiative designed to ensure equitable access and reduce the risk of ‘vaccine nationalism’.
Oxford vaccine pause ‘a sign the system is working’ An adverse reaction to one of the two COVID vaccines earmarked for Australia has been described as a ‘setback’ – but not unusual.
Australia’s frontline healthcare workers likely to be first to receive COVID vaccine The key terms have been laid out for supply deals that could deliver Australia millions of vaccine doses as early as January 2021.
Could Australia have the answer to a COVID vaccine? Pre-clinical trial data presented by the University of Queensland shows its vaccine candidate is safe and induces a strong T-cell response.
The Oxford deal is welcome – but the vaccine is still being trialled The Federal Government’s deal is contingent on the current phase 3 trials being successful.