‘There is simply no alternative’: Melbourne back into lockdown As of 11.59 pm on Wednesday 8 July, Victorian residents of Metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will return to stage-three restrictions for six weeks.
Corticosteroid recommended for COVID-19 patients newsGP speaks with the Executive Director of Australia’s National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce about its latest recommendation.
Government names new National Rural Health Commissioner The RACGP has welcomed the appointment of doctor and academic Associate Professor Ruth Stewart.
US purchasing global supply of COVID-19 drug raises ethical questions Gilead Sciences has donated a supply of remdesivir to Australia’s national medical stockpile. But what if cases continue to rise?
‘Remains a mystery’: Examining gender’s impact on COVID-19 Why does coronavirus kill more men than women? Australian researchers are seeking the answer in a bid to remove sex and gender bias.
RACGP calls for urgent overhaul of telehealth A surge in ‘pop-up’ services raises concerns for outcomes and practice viability, according to RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon.
Voluntary patient enrolment initiative delayed The new incentive scheme to enrol patients with chronic conditions is under review by the Department of Health.
‘This is a public health bushfire’: Victoria to rollout saliva test in COVID-19 blitz The State Government is ramping up testing as daily case numbers continue to spike.
Outgoing Chief Medical Officer praised for work during the pandemic Australia’s top health adviser Professor Brendan Murphy is now preparing for his next post as Health Department Secretary.
Australians, COVID-19 and the question of complacency A new survey shows nearly all Australians ‘do the right thing’ when following COVID-19 advice. But Victoria’s spiking case numbers seem to suggest otherwise.