Go to the market: Government-supplied PPE for GPs a ‘fallback’ Frontline GPs should largely rely on commercial supplies for their own essential personal protective equipment, governments have confirmed.
Herd immunity for COVID-19 is still a terrible idea Epidemiologist Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz wants to dispel myths about herd immunity and coronavirus without a vaccine.
Should patients with new onset of chilblains get tested for COVID-19? Dermatologists say at the very least, these patients require a thorough history taking for COVID-19 symptoms and potential contacts.
Hidden pandemic trauma harming children While children are unlikely to suffer physical harm as a direct result of COVID-19, its impact could still have health ramifications for years to come.
No rise in suicide but GPs reminded to be on alert Newly released data show the number of suicide deaths has not increased as predicted. But experts warn it is still early days.
Assisting GPs in holistic home-based COVID care A new RACGP guideline aims to support GPs’ provision of care to patients with mild symptoms.
Research suggests physical distancing rules are based on ‘outdated science’ But an Australian expert believes the probability of transmission at greater distances is relatively low and current recommendations make sense.
Where do advance care plans fall during a pandemic? The current pandemic has thrown a spanner in the works for many healthcare procedures.
COVID-19 and people with obesity: What does the evidence say? Dr Georgia Rigas breaks down the research on an important aspect of the ongoing pandemic.
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.