New PPE supplies ‘critical’ for overcoming pandemic The Federal Government has secured 60 million face masks for frontline health workers. But how many will be delivered to GPs?
‘Living’ clinical guidelines update on antivirals The National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce has reviewed evidence on antivirals and other disease-modifying treatments.
RACGP advocates for people with cognitive disability The college has made a number of recommendations on how to remove barriers to healthcare in a submission to the disability royal commission.
Could sewage hold the answer to early coronavirus detection? Australian researchers are developing an early warning surveillance system for virus hotspots, tracing SARS-CoV2 in raw sewage.
RACGP research grants to help uncover pandemic impact on GPs Expressions of interest are now open for high-quality research projects relating to COVID-19 and general practice.
Are reports of coronavirus ‘reinfection’ a cause for concern? After more than 100 patients in South Korea reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 a second time, opinions are divided over what this could mean in the long term.
Long-weekend lockdown: Restrictions far from over The Federal Health Minister called it Australia’s ‘most important’ weekend in the fight against coronavirus. How did we do?
PPE taskforce to address urgent shortage concerns in Victoria The taskforce is designed to provide a coordinated central approach to addressing concerns regarding the supply, demand and usage of PPE.
GP efforts in the coronavirus fight ‘inspiring to witness’ Dr James Best discusses the challenges and trauma involved in ‘what is possibly the most trying professional experience in our lives’.
PHNs to receive 2.3 million masks to help fight coronavirus The announcement is ‘welcome news for general practice’, which has voiced ongoing concerns over a lack of personal protective equipment.