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New research reveals extent of PPE struggles when COVID hit

New research reveals extent of PPE struggles when COVID hit

A lack of access and training were cited as major obstacles, with many GPs reportedly feeling as if they had been ‘largely ignored’ by health authorities.


COVID outbreaks increase urgency of PPE fit-testing for GPs

COVID outbreaks increase urgency of PPE fit-testing for GPs

With reports of the Delta variant spreading through the community, GPs say more needs to be done to protect doctors, practice staff and patients.


‘There is airborne transmission’ – but still no sign of PPE upgrades

‘There is airborne transmission’ – but still no sign of PPE upgrades

While the latest COVID outbreak in Australia has seen people become infected via only ‘fleeting contact’, consensus guidelines on aerosol protection remain under review.


PPE debate continues as expert accuses authorities of following ‘false narratives’

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.


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