COVID policy impacts and costs
Australian researchers have modelled the various combinations of public health and social measures best suited to tackle new waves of COVID. Read More...
COVID-19
COVID home care signs off
In another sign that the worst of the pandemic is behind us, the WA Health Department has called time on its COVID-19 home monitoring program. Read More...
Long-COVID clinics and the end of emergency
A new clinic has opened for West Australians experiencing long-COVID, as WA’s State of Emergency ends. Read More...
Joondalup clinical trial centre opened
Australia’s newest clinical testing facility opened in Joondalup this week… Read More...
Backlash over WA GP’s COVID sanctions
Sanctions imposed on a WA GP over his COVID-19 social media posts have triggered a petition backing free speech for doctors. Read More...
RAT accuracy research
New research suggests that people with COVID symptoms who initially test negative on a rapid antigen test should test again, four days after the onset of symptoms, as this is when RATs are most effective at detecting the virus. Read More...
Cleaning up COVID
Learning to live with COVID involves a whole lot of cleaning, not just of cloth masks and hands, but a myriad of surfaces in the home, the car, or at the office. And while the rusty can of Glen 20 may be good enough for some, it does beg the question, which household cleaning products actually work? Read More...
Immunocompromised vaccination explained
With the rollout of a fourth COVID shot for older West Australians and those at risk, people who are severely immunocompromised will also be eligible for what may be their fifth inoculation. Read More...