What’s the latest on COVID-19 in Australia – in graphs
Department of Health data shows that COVID-19 is most common in people aged 20-29, but new cases are slowing.
Jo Hartley
Jo is Editor-in-Chief of Australian Doctor Group.
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Loss of smell may be early sign of virus
Doctors around the world are reporting that anosmia may be a clinical indicator in otherwise symptom-free SARS-CoV-2 carriers.
