Coronavirus outbreak threatens Aboriginal communities as health workers infected
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With five health workers in the Kimberly region in the north of Western Australia being infected by the coronavirus overnight, the virus now poses a threat to numerous Aboriginal communities. The Department of Health in Western Australia has reported three cases in Broome, one in Kununurra and another in Halls Creek. The health services in […]
Government to train 20,000 RNs to work in intensive care to fight COVID-19
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Up to 20,000 registered nurses will undertake a new online training program to upskill in intensive care under the latest move by the federal government to bolster the health system in order to meet demand as the COVID-19 pandemic escalates. Announced today, the free online course will enable nurses to join the delivery of care […]
Survey reveals what concerns healthcare workers have about COVID-19
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A new survey suggests nearly 80% of Australian healthcare workers are fearful of contracting COVID-19, while many are also concerned how the federal government has responded to the outbreak. The findings, which came from a survey of 400 Australian healthcare workers by TKW Research from 25-27 March, showed that four-tenths of respondents said they were […]
Concerned about catching the flu in the wake of COVID-19? Getting vaccinated ASAP will help prevent double infection
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Around 70% of Australians want to get vaccinated against the flu as soon as possible to avoid a double infection with Influenza and COVID-19, according the Immunisation Coalition’s Annual Influenza Consumer Survey results, which were released today. The survey data comes after new restrictions, which require anyone from 1 May entering an aged care facility […]