COVID-19

New Covid-19 variant driving up infections

Australians are being urged to get a Covid booster as a new variant of the illness takes hold across the…

5 years since Covid was declared a pandemic, we’re still poorly prepared for the next one

On March 11 2020, as Covid continued to spread rapidly around the globe, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared…

Inquest into Covid-19 deaths at Newmarch House reveals provider’s failures

Anglicare executives failed to provide sufficient leadership during the deadly 2020 Covid-19 outbreak at Newmarch House aged care facility in…

Covid-19 cases spiking ahead of the holiday season

Experts are warning the community to stay vigilant about Covid-19 this upcoming holiday season, with a new survey revealing 91…

Melbourne nurse cops suspension over Covid ‘mistake’

An aged care nurse has been suspended following a “mistake” he made during Covid lockdown in Melbourne. Nursing staff at…

Death, stress and low wages: Covid Inquiry on aged care

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PMC) and the Prime Minister have released the final report of an…

$251m for Australian Centre for Disease Control

The Albanese government has pledged $251.7m to establish a permanent Centre for Disease Control (CDC) tasked with ensuring Australia is…

Lessons for the next pandemic: where did Australia go right and wrong in responding to COVID?

Adrian Esterman, University of South Australia; Guzyal Hill, Charles Darwin University; Hassan Vally, Deakin University; Kim M Caudwell, Charles Darwin…

Getting antivirals for Covid too often depends on where you live and how wealthy you are

Medical experts recommend antivirals for people aged 70 and older who get Covid, and for other groups at risk of…

From FLiRT to FLuQE: what to know about the latest COVID variants on the rise

Nathan Bartlett, University of Newcastle We’re in the midst of a bad cold and flu season in Australia. Along with…

“No excuse” – safety commission announces targeted monitoring for Covid-19

The Australian Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) has announced new measures for ensuring all residential aged care facilities…

Providers warned as Covid-19 outbreaks rise

Providers have been warned to stay alert as a new Covid-19 variant sweeps the nation, following a rise in cases…

New analysis shows early pandemic super scheme will leave taxpayers $85 billion worse off

Millions of Australians who withdrew their super savings during Covid-19 will be left dramatically worse off in their retirement, with…

COVID outbreak and alleged neglect claims at south Qld aged care home

Estia Health Hervey Bay in Urraween Queensland is facing a Covid outbreak involving around 40 patients with alleged claims of…

Two new Covid vaccines approved as alarming figure reveals majority of Aussies choosing not to get a booster shot

Two new COVID vaccines will become available in Australia soon with proven success at fighting off new strains of the…

Government health spending increases as Covid lingers

This year, Australia has spent a total of $241.3b on healthcare goods and services, which is a six per cent…

How to improve flu vaccines for older people

In Australia, influenza-associated mortality and hospitalisation rates are highest among older adults aged over 65 years. It is estimated that…

Immunisation body says over-75s need another Covid booster

The federal government’s immunisation advisory body says the most vulnerable Australians should arrange to get another COVID-19 vaccination booster. The…

‘Still no sign’: Aged care homes still waiting for COVID-19 reimbursement

Aged care homes are being pushed further into debt as they are left guessing when an estimated half a billion…

Peak bodies update visitor code to reduce isolation in residential care

New revisions changing visitor rules in Australia's aged care homes have been released by industry peak bodies. Hailed as being…

Aged care homes warned over uptick in flu cases

Australia is facing a sharp rise in influenza cases across several states, including New South Wales and Queensland, putting health…

Study links long-term impact of Covid-19 on the ageing brain

A recent study has revealed a potential link between Covid-19 and neurological symptoms, such as brain fog, and has raised…

The next frontier: Impact of Covid beyond mortality rates

A call for further research has been made to investigate the mental and physical impact Covid-19 had on older people…

Aged care warned of looming fifth Covid wave

An epidemiologist has warned the aged care sector to stay vigilant of soaring Covid-19 cases as Australia heads into a…

Nurse raises awareness of Covid-related hearing loss

Registered nurse and lecturer at the University of South Australia, Kim Gibson, is spreading awareness about hearing loss as a…