COVID vaccines not yet recommended for pregnant women RANZCOG made the recommendation after reviewing all available evidence.
GP hands back Order of Australia Medal Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo made the decision in protest of Margaret Court’s 2021 Australia Day honour.
Pfizer COVID vaccine first to be approved in Australia The TGA has granted provisional approval ahead of next month’s planned rollout, which will now start in late February due to production delays.
Investment in specialist drug and alcohol treatment The Victorian Government has announced millions in funding for new residential rehabilitation facilities.
Masks can block 99.9% of COVID-linked droplets With face masks now mandatory in multiple settings, research shows they are ‘highly effective’ at reducing spread of respiratory droplets.
More funding could help reduce COVID test wait times: GP With test wait times up to five hours, one Melbourne GP on the ground says better financial support would allow clinics to bring in more staff.
New faces on the RACGP Board Dr Karen Price has officially begun her term as RACGP President, with Dr Bruce Willett named Vice-President.
RACGP looks to strengthen international partnerships Members of the RACGP Board met with international medical colleges at the inaugural Presidential Roundtable at GP20.
Deputy CMO praises Victorian healthcare professionals’ COVID response Michael Kidd called reaching zero active cases ‘a significant and encouraging milestone’, but reminded people to stay vigilant.
‘The virus respects no borders’: Global COVID vaccine progress gains momentum Amid more promising trial results, G20 leaders – including Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison – have vowed to ‘spare no effort to protect lives’ and ensure affordable access to vaccines.