Push to include anosmia as recognised COVID-19 symptom Experts believe there is a potential to reduce transmission if patients with new onset anosmia are told to self-isolate due to this symptom alone.
Start flu vaccinations as soon as they are available: RACGP ‘With COVID-19 spreading across Australia, this year it is more important than ever to receive your flu vaccination.’
Immediate coronavirus testing kit supplies guaranteed: Govt But the personal protective equipment required to conduct such tests is being rationed ‘at every level of distribution’.
Expanded telehealth items for GPs Vulnerable GPs can now use telehealth for all consultations with all their patients amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Chief Medical Officer COVID-19 update: 21 March Professor Brendan Murphy provides GPs with the latest information on Australia’s response to COVID-19.
Stringent social distancing limits announced All non-essential activities are now subject to a restriction of one person per four sqm, while further travel restrictions have been flagged.
Global coronavirus deaths and case numbers continue to surge More than 1000 people are now dying each day, as total case numbers rapidly approach 250,000. But there is hope in ongoing research efforts.
What has your college been doing to get ready for coronavirus? The safety of GPs and patients is first and foremost, writes RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon.
Coronavirus risk for pregnant women and babies As the outbreak continues, expectant mothers have found themselves growing increasingly anxious.
Police spot checks headline efforts to curb coronavirus With local Australian cases doubling in four days, newsGP looks at developments in each state and territory.