Infection Control
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New covid clinic pop-ups has been set up in Sydney AAP - 29-07-2020
A new pop-up COVID-19 testing clinic has been set up in Sydney's east due to fears about the possibility of further spread from a Potts Point cluster.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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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Shipping container labs could be the solution to keeping frontline workers safe AAP - 17-04-2020
Shipping containers fitted with coronavirus testing facilities could be the solution to keeping frontline workers safe, a Sydney-based architect says.
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Australian states and territories COVID-19 testing criteria AAP - 14-04-2020
The testing guidelines people need to meet in order to get a COVID-19 test in Australian states and territories. WHAT CRITERIA PEOPLE IN AUSTRALIA NEED TO MEET
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Health experts say it's too early to relax social distancing AAP - 14-04-2020
Australia's chief medical officer says it's too early to relax strict social distancing rules but they will have to be reviewed in coming weeks. Australia's
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Experts says straws could be useful to combat COVID-19 AAP - 10-04-2020
Refrain from licking your fingers after having fish and chips on Good Friday and be wary of drinking out of containers handled by third parties, an expert says.
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Health experts urged Australians to stay home over Easter AAP - 08-04-2020
The chief medical officer says containment and quarantine is the best strategy to beat COVID-19 but if a vaccine is found, that would be a beautiful way out.
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NSW government is urging young people to take the COVID-19 pandemic seriously AAP - 06-04-2020
The NSW government is urging young people to take the COVID-19 pandemic seriously as the state's death toll reached 16. The NSW government
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Deputy Nationals leader warns Australians, caravans could be next virus cruise ships AAP - 01-04-2020
Deputy Nationals leader David Littleproud has warned caravans could become the cruise ships of the outback by spreading the deadly coronavirus.
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Australian government limit public gatherings to two people AAP - 30-03-2020
Public gatherings will be limited to two people as governments and the elderly should stay home "as much as practicable" under new COVID-19 rules and advice.
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Qld border will close to people not travelling for work, medical appointments or carrying freight AAP - 24-03-2020
Only people who must travel across the Queensland border for work, medical appointments and freight will be allowed to cross, while others will be stopped.
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