New virus drug ‘not proven yet’
European experts have advised against its wide usage, but Australia will begin receiving shipments of an anti-malaria drug that could help in treatment of COVID-19 while the CSIRO looks for a vaccine.
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‘Pandemic practitioners’ to fight virus
A group of 40,000 retired doctors, nurses, health professionals and students has been recruited to join in the fight against COVID-19.
Can you catch coronavirus twice?
As cases of the coronavirus continue to grow, experts are working to determine whether it is possible to be reinfected with the coronavirus.
Person you need to ‘steer clear’ of outside
Exercise is one thing we’re allowed to leave our homes to do – but an Australian doctor has urged us to “steer clear” of runners for good reasons.
$1.3b virus plan for ‘worst-case scenario’
The Victorian government is preparing for the worst by introducing the biggest intensive care expansion in the state’s history.
Infected 22yo’s ‘scary’ virus symptoms
A healthy 22-year-old has shared intense details of her terrifying battle with COVID-19 in a bid to warn others it can affect young people too.
‘Healthy’ 13-year-old boy with virus dies
A “healthy” teenager has become the UK’s youngest virus victim, dying alone in hospital as Britain recorded its deadliest day on record.
‘Dangerous’ truth about viral graph
A new graph has gone viral, claiming widespread use of masks is the “silver bullet” in the fight against COVID-19 – but it’s ignoring one key fact.
Why young people need to listen too
An experts has revealed why Australians need to social distance and why young people also need to listen to the new rules.
Drastic new measure to protect nurses
As the coronavirus pandemic worsens and public tensions run high, nurses in the UK are taking extreme measures to protect themselves.
‘Radical’ new system of health announced
The government has unveiled a multi-billion dollar scheme that changes the way our health system works.
‘Like a war zone’: ICU nurse breaks down
An intensive care nurse from southeast Michigan has shared a tearful plea after a long shift treating critical coronavirus patients.
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