GPs largely unscathed by surge of COVID infections among healthcare workers Much of the success can be attributed to general practice making necessary changes following the first wave of infections, the Chair of RACGP Victoria told newsGP.
Government extends Medicare subsidies for telehealth until March 2021 The RACGP has welcomed the decision, while urging GP involvement in a more long-term plan.
Serology study appears to support GPs’ hunch on coronavirus testing Up to 60,000 COVID cases may have been missed during the first wave of the pandemic, supporting the idea that testing criteria were not wide enough.
GPs and hospitals to tackle ‘long COVID’ together A new clinical pathway linking GPs, hospitals and coronavirus survivors is set to launch as an expert calls for focus on the long tail of the virus.
Are COVID death rates really falling globally? Around the world, COVID is becoming a disease of younger people, and death rates may be tracking lower. But experts warn against complacency and reliance on at-times rubbery data.
New COVID measures to protect healthcare workers It is hoped a review of infection control guidelines, ‘disease detectives’, and enhanced surveillance will reduce transmission rates.
Study reinforces that ibuprofen does not make COVID worse New analysis provides ‘further strength’ to the recommendation that it is safe to treat mild symptoms with ibuprofen.
How does Australia compare in the global fight against COVID-19? As worldwide cases surpass 27 million and deaths approach 900,000, Australia has experienced different levels of success in battling coronavirus.
Australia’s frontline healthcare workers likely to be first to receive COVID vaccine The key terms have been laid out for supply deals that could deliver Australia millions of vaccine doses as early as January 2021.
GPs in high COVID areas should get respirators fit-tested: Experts GPs have one of the lowest P2/N95 fit-testing rates among Australian healthcare workers, with new research indicating it may be less than 5%.