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Australia’s pandemic preparedness tested
The MV Hondius outbreak, which killed three passengers, has revived memories of the Ruby Princess disaster, but experts say swift…
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No pressure to vaccinate as flu cases soar
Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has said he was comfortable with current flu vaccination rates and would “deal with” the…
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Surgeries postponed as flu cases spike
Health Minister Tim Nicholls confirmed on Wednesday that 185 category two and three surgeries would be delayed, with patients contacted…
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Covid-19 cases spiking ahead of the holiday season
Experts are urging the community to stay vigilant about Covid-19 this upcoming holiday season, with a new survey revealing 91…
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Lessons for the next pandemic
With COVID still classified as an ongoing pandemic, it’s difficult to contemplate the next one. But we need to be…
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Covid genome sequencing now protecting NICU babies
Anyone who has spent time inside a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) knows it’s intense. For the tiny babies cared…
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Government’s Chief Medical Officer announces retirement plans
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the Department of Health and Aged Care, Professor Paul Kelly, has announced his intentions…
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One of science’s greatest achievements: how the rapid development of Covid vaccines prepares us for future pandemics
Since Covid was first reported in December 2019, there have been more than 775 million recorded infections and more than…
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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…
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Covid-19 inquiry should support health sector
The federal government announced its Covid-19 inquiry this month. The enquire aims to analyse Australia's response to the pandemic and…
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