COVID-19
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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…
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Melbourne nurse cops suspension over Covid āmistakeā
An aged care nurse has been suspended following a āmistakeā he made during Covid lockdown in Melbourne. Nursing staff at…
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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…
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$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…
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Lessons for the next pandemic: where did Australia go right and wrong in responding toĀ COVID?
Adrian Esterman, University of South Australia; Guzyal Hill, Charles Darwin University; Hassan Vally, Deakin University; Kim M Caudwell, Charles Darwin…
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Getting antivirals for Covid too often depends on where you live and how wealthy youĀ are
Medical experts recommend antivirals for people aged 70 and older who get Covid, and for other groups at risk of…
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From FLiRT to FLuQE: what to know about the latest COVID variants on theĀ rise
Nathan Bartlett, University of Newcastle Weāre in the midst of a bad cold and flu season in Australia. Along with…
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“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…
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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…
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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…
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