Another rapid antigen test sponsor fined by the TGA An Australian company and two of its officers have also been ordered to pay $96,000 for the unlawful importation of surgical face masks.
Backing for mass mask handout in Victoria The RACGP President has lent her support to a Victorian Government initiative to supply millions of masks at key locations around the state.
Are mandates the only way to achieve high mask use? Associate Professor Holly Seale explores whether people are only likely to act on public health advice when compelled to do so.
Top stories of 2021: Part two A combination of freedoms, lockdowns, surging cases, mask rules, a complicated vaccine rollout, and more has made it an eventful year for GPs.
Omicron raises concerns for GPs managing COVID-positive patients With general practice expected to take a leading role in caring for mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19, questions persist as to whether there are the necessary supports in place.
‘Urgently needed’ guidance issued for healthcare COVID exposure sites A new matrix developed by the Department of Health allows clinics to assess their level of risk without having to furlough entire practice teams.
Is Australia ready for the COVID Delta variant? With cases emerging in most states and territories, experts are concerned Australia is ill-prepared.
Are vaccines alone enough to avoid COVID mortality? The emergence of highly infectious variants could see the risk of death remain at high levels, according to new modelling that has been described by some as ‘pessimistic’.
Joint COVID infection control guidelines expected within weeks The new recommendations are being assessed by ICEG and the National COVID-19 Evidence Taskforce as part of the final approval process.
Masks can block 99.9% of COVID-linked droplets With face masks now mandatory in multiple settings, research shows they are ‘highly effective’ at reducing spread of respiratory droplets.