PPE debate continues as expert accuses authorities of following ‘false narratives’ One of Australia’s foremost infectious disease physicians says healthcare workers are being put at undue risk of coronavirus infection by current PPE guidelines.
COVID represents aged care’s ‘greatest challenge’: Royal commission A review into the industry’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has revealed major gaps in training, preparedness and infection control.
Spiking COVID infections in healthcare trigger urgent calls for better infection control The number of coronavirus-infected healthcare workers in Victoria has passed 1000 – and is increasing every day.
Victoria has strengthened PPE requirements for aged care – should other states follow suit? GPs in aged care must now wear surgical masks and goggles at all times, while N95 masks are required for treating suspected COVID-19 cases.
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.
Most Australians oblivious to ‘superbug’ threat New research reveals widespread ignorance to the dangers of antimicrobial resistance, which claimed an estimated 700,000 lives globally last year.
Aged care must prepare for coronavirus: Experts With older people most at risk, Australia’s aged care facilities urgently need better infection control ahead of any outbreak.
How other countries are responding to coronavirus Canada and New Zealand have adopted similar protections to Australia, but the UK, US and EU have much more stringent guidelines in place.
Anti-vaccination advocates double down as measles kills 50 Samoan children Non-medical alternatives continue to be pushed as a solution to the Samoan measles epidemic, which has now killed dozens more young children.
Career interrupted: When the doctor becomes the patient Dr Karen Woods was working hard to advance in the career she loved – but life doesn’t always go according to plan.