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COVID-19 vaccine used in Papua New Guinea has been banned

AAP - 21-08-2020

A report that Chinese miners in Papua New Guinea had been vaccinated against COVID-19 has prompted a ban on the use of all unproven vaccines in the country.

 
Blood donors urgently needed nationwide

AAP - 18-08-2020

More than 10,000 blood donors are urgently needed to prevent a nation-wide shortage of plasma and blood. A nationwide shortage of blood and

 
Researchers in Australia are testing a treatment for COVID-19

AAP - 17-08-2020

Australian researchers are testing a treatment for COVID-19, hoping it will prevent lung infection and stop infected patients from passing on the live virus.

 
Malaria discovery could expedite antiviral treatment for COVID-19

Health Times - 17-08-2020

New research into malaria suggests targeting enzymes from the human host, rather than from the pathogen itself, could offer effective treatment for a range of infectious diseases,

 
Australian researchers hope alpacas could help fight the coronavirus

AAP - 12-08-2020

Australian medical researchers hope the unique immune response of alpacas can be harnessed into a prevention and treatment for COVID-19. Australian

 
New research will examine long-term virus recovery

AAP - 11-08-2020

A new study by Australian researchers will examine how the country's most seriously-ill COVID-19 cases recover from the virus over six months.

 
Victoria health workers need more PPE

AAP - 11-08-2020

Health workers have told a survey they have limited access to protective gear they need to safely fight coronavirus, but authorities say it's being distributed.

 
Australians urged to join global study of COVID-19 mental and physical health impacts

Health Times - 10-08-2020

Australians are invited to participate in the world’s largest survey of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical and mental health, to generate new insights

 
Fears for culturally and linguistically diverse patients avoiding healthcare due to COVID-19

Health Times - 03-08-2020

Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) patients are being urged to take care of their health and contact their GP for any issues following concerns some may be avoiding

 

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