Telehealth tool built in a week to safeguard GPs and staff The free open-source tool will help practices shift rapidly to telehealth and keep staff safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Australia’s primary care COVID-19 response Australia is building a COVID-19 response on the basis of its very strong system of primary healthcare, Professor Michael Kidd writes.
Rural and coastal populations more vulnerable to coronavirus ANU research suggests areas outside the major cities have a significantly higher concentration of risk factors linked to COVID-19 deaths.
Drop in new coronavirus cases – but safeguards increase With authorities most concerned about community transmission, public gatherings are limited to two people and over-70s are advised to stay home.
Calls to separate coronavirus patients to slash infection rates In-hospital spread of the coronavirus is a real threat, doctors in Italy have warned. How is Australia preparing?
Coronavirus testing criteria widen but roadblocks remain While new guidelines should make it easier for people to get tested, there are still concerns over other ongoing barriers.
Coronavirus posing significant mental health threat The outcomes of social isolation during a pandemic go far beyond the physical.
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’.
More flexible rural generalist training The RACGP is helping to make it easier for Australia’s future GPs to choose additional skills training.
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.