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Victorians are required to wear masks

AAP - 20-07-2020

Wearing a mask will be compulsory for people living in Victoria's locked down areas as an inspection blitz of at-risk workplaces begins.

 
How to create proactive hygiene routines in your healthcare facility

Health Times - 10-07-2020

Hygiene and infection control have always been a priority in healthcare facilities. COVID-19 has reinforced how rapid and deadly virus outbreaks can be, placing an even greater

 
South Australia to deploy mobile virus testing vans

AAP - 10-07-2020

South Australia will deploy mobile testing vans to increase the checks for cases of COVID-19, following the hard closure of the border with Victoria.

 
Australian biotech firm has found a potential treatment to stop coronavirus

AAP - 03-07-2020

A Melbourne-based biotech firm has found a potential treatment to stop coronavirus infecting healthy people and help sick patients fight it off faster.

 
Swab test or longer quarantine for returned travellers

AAP - 29-06-2020

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the nasal swab test for coronavirus might be uncomfortable for returned travellers, but the alternative is longer quarantine.

 
Thousands tested as Victoria COVID cases surge

AAP - 24-06-2020

Coronavirus testing in Victoria has gone up a notch, with people waiting hours to be tested, while a doorknocking "army" is targeting designated hotspots.

 
A look at Victoria's coronavirus hotspots

AAP - 23-06-2020

LOCAL COUNCILS IDENTIFIED BY THE VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT AS CORONAVIRUS HOTSPOTS: CITY OF BRIMBANK:[subscribe] * Confirmed cases: 86

 
Australian researchers have found antibiotics to beat superbugs

AAP - 03-06-2020

Australian researchers have found fresh ways to beat superbugs with antibiotics, which may help in the fight against coronavirus complications.

 
Australians have a personal responsibility to curb virus

AAP - 11-05-2020

The nation's chief medical officer says Australians have a personal responsibility to practice social distancing and avoid crowds as restrictions are relaxed.

 
Rapid response squads to hit Victoria

AAP - 11-05-2020

New rapid response teams will be on hand to prevent any new outbreaks of coronavirus in Victoria as the state government moves to ease restrictions.

 

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