RACGP President condemns coronavirus discrimination Dr Harry Nespolon is ‘deeply troubled’ by instances of healthcare workers and patients being racially vilified over ill-founded fears.
Global coronavirus surge continues as pandemic preparation ramps up The Federal Government has unveiled its emergency response plan for COVID-19 – but how prepared is Australia for a pandemic?
More than 80,000 infected by coronavirus worldwide Hundreds of new cases outside China are ‘deeply concerning’ but do not yet represent a pandemic, the World Health Organization has said.
China’s GPs overlooked while hospitals overwhelmed by coronavirus: GP speaks out Parts of the country’s health system are under major pressure due to underused primary care workers and overcrowded hospitals, according to an Australian GP in China.
Spike in global coronavirus case numbers Outbreaks in Asia, Europe and the Middle East prompt pandemic warnings, but an RACGP emergency medicine expert says they are premature.
Eight new coronavirus cases in Australia from quarantined cruise ship Updated: Eight Australians who left the Diamond Princess cruise ship have now tested positive, with the figure expected to rise as more patients are screened.
Disability royal commission told of hundreds of preventable deaths Around 400 Australian adults with intellectual disability die each year from potentially avoidable causes.
Warm weather may have helped suppress coronavirus But as Australia moves into its colder months, local experts maintain quarantine efforts such as good hygiene and self-isolation are still the most important factors.
How does coronavirus compare with previous global outbreaks? Coronavirus – COVID-19 – has infected more than 88,000 people since it was first reported in late December, resulting in at least 3000 deaths.
RACGP President calls for national pandemic plan Mixed messaging, inconsistent advice and communication breakdowns have marred the response to the coronavirus.