Coronavirus criteria expand again UPDATED: GPs should now consider testing symptomatic patients who have a recent travel history in a number of different countries.
Coronavirus could remain on surfaces for up to nine days Researchers have analysed the conditions that allow coronaviruses to persist, as well as the best ways to disinfect and limit their spread.
Australian foundation targets zero breast cancer deaths by 2030 The $100 million plan aims to determine why one in 10 women don’t survive beyond five years after diagnosis.
Roadmap to support smoking cessation during pregnancy Adopting culturally appropriate care helps to create smoking cessation support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women during pregnancy.
Health departments expand coronavirus testing Authorities in some states are now allowing private pathology clinics to collect specimens from suspected cases.
GPs confused by mixed messages in coronavirus response Equipment shortages, limited communication and conflicting advice from public health authorities is making an already difficult job even more challenging.
Coronavirus criteria expand as numbers grow The Australian Government has banned almost all people with a recent history of travel in China from entering the country, as new local cases emerge.
Further calls for government focus on general practice Despite consistent growth since 2011–12, government healthcare expenditure per person has dropped. What does this mean for general practice?
Fears of asymptomatic coronavirus transfer grow Australian health authorities have issued new advice based on reported instances of viral transfer by asymptomatic carriers.
GPs call for clarity amid coronavirus confusion Inconsistent messaging and an overall lack of coordination are hurting efforts to curtail the coronavirus, a prominent GP has said.