What is each state and territory doing to avoid a coronavirus surge? The global COVID outlook is ‘hugely different’ to Australia’s current circumstances, but with renewed community transmission health authorities are ramping up efforts to prevent further outbreaks.
GPs already in action as part of SA’s response to new COVID cluster newsGP speaks with South Australia’s Deputy Chief Public Health Officer about the outbreak, which has sparked a rush on testing and potentially reached vulnerable parts of the community.
Pete Evans slammed for ‘unacceptable’ comments about Dr Harry Nespolon The former celebrity chef seemed to suggest the recently deceased RACGP President did not know how to best treat his pancreatic cancer.
‘Assume it’s everywhere’: aerosol fears underpin fight against COVID healthcare infections Healthcare must learn from high staff infection rates and get ‘pandemic fit’ in case of a third wave, an expert says.
Saving lives and money: Report provides ‘powerful economic argument’ for primary care funding New research shows increased investment in preventive health would pay for itself many times over.
Further ‘draconian’ coronavirus measures introduced The restrictions are designed to enhance social-distancing efforts, as medical facilities ration PPE and suspend almost all elective surgery.
Concerns grow over global PPE supply chains Doctors have raised concerns over access to personal protective equipment as the Australian Government searches for alternate suppliers amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
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.
GPs ‘perfectly safe’ assessing potential coronavirus cases: ICAG The Chair of the infection control group guiding Australia’s public health response to the virus is confident appropriate safeguards are in place.
GPs confused by mixed messages in coronavirus response Equipment shortages, limited communication and conflicting advice from public health authorities is making an already difficult job even more challenging.