PBS authorities: Pain points and upcoming improvements Dr Rob Hosking provides an update on RACGP efforts to revamp the much-maligned system.
Why did Sydney’s COVID case numbers fall faster than Melbourne’s? According to experts, structural factors including climate and the connectedness of populations may offer clues.
What will it mean to live with COVID-19? Inconsistent vaccine uptake means life in Australia is unlikely return to normal once targets are met, a leading epidemiologist says.
COVID surging in unvaccinated Taiwan potential warning for Australia It was a COVID success story, but rising cases have seen Taiwan move to a higher alert level – and a slow vaccine rollout is partly to blame.
Skilled, needed – and stuck overseas Dozens of doctors – including GPs – have not been able to secure flights to Australia despite having a job lined up in an area of need.
Research suggests physical distancing rules are based on ‘outdated science’ But an Australian expert believes the probability of transmission at greater distances is relatively low and current recommendations make sense.
State of disaster, curfews, restricted movement: What do stage four restrictions mean for GPs? Victoria has implemented Australia’s most stringent rules since the coronavirus pandemic began.
CMO moves to ease COVID-19 fears as Victorian cases continue to spike Professor Brendan Murphy said it is too early to declare outbreaks in Victoria a second wave, adding he has ‘great confidence’ in the state’s ability to respond.
Australia’s footy and festival crowds set to return Up to 10,000 people could soon go to public events, with states and territories to relax restrictions following the latest national cabinet meeting.
‘We walk before we run’: National cabinet reveals roadmap to ease coronavirus restrictions States and territories have announced – and in some cases enacted – plans to ease restrictions.