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.
Who is actually eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine exemption? With different vaccine mandates now in effect across Australia, newsGP explores the criteria and processes for exemptions in each state and territory.
Blood clot case under investigation following Pfizer vaccine The news comes as Australia moves to establish local mRNA manufacturing capacity and experts call for current Pfizer supplies to be redirected to younger cohorts.
Chief Medical Officer update on coronavirus testing Professor Brendan Murphy has written to GPs regarding the Communicable Diseases Network Australia National Guidelines and COVID-19 pathology testing.
Blood clots up to 10 times more common with COVID than vaccines: Study Research has identified the various risks of people experiencing cerebral venous thrombosis, which has been linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine.
TGA updates Pfizer vaccine side effect information Myocarditis and pericarditis were listed as official adverse reactions on the same day the vaccine was approved for use in children aged 12–15.
Confusion over PM’s call to shorten interval between AstraZeneca doses Scott Morrison suggested people in Greater Sydney receive their second AstraZeneca dose after eight weeks instead of 12, despite data showing lower efficacy rates.
Why does the coronavirus fatality rate differ so much around the world? Inadequate testing, ageing populations and overwhelmed health systems may be key factors for higher death rates, experts say.
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.
Four things about mRNA vaccines researchers still want to find out At the top of the list is discovering a way to make them more stable at higher temperatures.