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These dogs are trained to sniff out the coronavirus. Most have a 100% success...

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By Susan Hazel, University of Adelaide and Anne-Lise Chaber, University of Adelaide | The Conversation What does a pandemic smell like? If dogs could talk,...
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern | Photo New Zealand Government, Office of the Governor-General

100 days without COVID-19: how New Zealand got rid of a virus that keeps...

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BY Michael Baker, University of Otago; Amanda Kvalsvig, University of Otago, and Nick Wilson, University of Otago On Sunday, New Zealand marked 100 days without...
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews | Image: James Ross:AAP

How did we get to stage 4 in Melbourne and what new restrictions are...

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By Adrian Esterman, University of South Australia Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has declared that metropolitan Melbourne is now on “stage 4” restrictions as new cases...
Premier Daniel Andrews 3 August 2020

Takeaway coffee allowed, but no wandering through Bunnings: here’s why Melbourne’s new business restrictions...

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By Philip Russo, Monash University and Brett Mitchell, University of Newcastle Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced sweeping changes to businesses across metropolitan Melbourne, including...
COVID-19 testing

Do I need a referral for a COVID-19 test? What happens if you test...

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By Trent Yarwood, The University of Queensland As COVID-19 cases surge in Victoria and NSW, authorities have again urged anyone with symptoms, including cough, fever,...
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COVID-19 could see thousands of women miss out on having kids, instead of baby...

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By Liz Allen, Australian National University COVID-19 lockdowns have led to suggestions there could be a “coronial” baby boom. But while a baby boom as a...
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Whether a ratings chase or ideological war, News Corp’s coronavirus coverage is dangerous

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By Denis Muller, University of Melbourne Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation, in significant parts of its coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, has become a clear and...
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Tips on how to wear a mask without your glasses fogging up, getting short...

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By Craig Lockwood, University of Adelaide and Zoe Jordan, University of Adelaide Wearing face masks is now mandatory for people in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire...
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews

Victorian COVID crisis to slash nation’s growth by $3.3 billion in September quarter

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By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra The reintroduction of restrictions in Victoria in response to its COVID second wave will reduce national growth by $3.3...
Lockdown in Melbourne

Two weeks into Melbourne’s lockdown, why aren’t COVID-19 case numbers going down?

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By Vasso Apostolopoulos, Victoria University; Maja Husaric, Victoria University, and Maximilian de Courten, Victoria University Fourteen days after Melbourne was put back into lockdown, the...