Belgian GP infects 100 patients with COVID-19
Patients complained to health authorities that the doctor refused to wear a mask.
Tag: Infection control
SARS-CoV-2 survives for weeks on mobile phones
Coronavirus is 'extremely robust' at room temperature, CSIRO research shows.
Trump has signs of steroid psychosis, warns Aussie expert
Infectious diseases specialist Professor Robert Boyle says the US president needs to seek medical attention and take some time off.
‘No clear plan’: Government’s COVID-19 response for aged care
The government lacked a clear plan for protecting residents, the Aged Care Royal Commission says.
Greasy creams best to protect skin from PPE injury
A coconut oil and cocoa butter-beeswax mixture is one of the lubricants shown to work best: UK research.
20,000 vulnerable people receive a free face-mask
The City of Sydney and NSW Health have implemented the initiative as part of their commitment to beating COVID-19.
UK’s Moonshot plan to test 10 million daily for COVID-19
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock announced the scheme to boost testing capacity.
Old lives matter – How the Federal Government has failed on aged care
The unmitigated tragedy which is coronavirus in aged care facilities in Victoria was inevitable. Not, as suggested by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Minister…
3 ways for doctors to maintain human connection in the age of face masks
Face masks have become a must in all healthcare settings since March, and it’s difficult to imagine that changing anytime soon. February seems like a long…
Which doctors are most likely to contract COVID-19?
Surprise findings show ICU staff are relatively well protected from the virus due to PPE: UK research.
