coronavirus

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15 things not to do when using a rapid antigen test,...

By Thea van de Mortel, Griffith University Many of us have taken a rapid antigen test (RAT) or have administered them to our school-aged children. But how many of us are using them correctly? Here are 15 pitfalls to avoid if you want to get the most...
Health
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min.
Rapid antigen test

Vital Signs. The 3 problems with fines for not reporting positive...

By Richard Holden, UNSW The NSW government this week decreed that anyone returning a positive COVID-19 reading using a rapid antigen test must report their...
Business + Economy
4
minutes
COVID vaccine

Vaccine campaign to support culturally and linguistically diverse communities

The Australian Government’s $31 million COVID-19 vaccination public information campaign started rolling out across the country. A further $1.3 million has been provided for peak...
COVID-19
2
minutes

Explainer: what is a ‘state of disaster’ and what powers does...

By Anne Twomey, University of Sydney A “state of disaster” has been declared for the whole of Victoria from 6pm, Sunday August 2, for a...
Politics + Society
4
minutes
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews | Image: James Ross:AAP

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

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...
COVID-19
5
minutes
COVID-19 testing

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

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,...
COVID-19
4
minutes
Man wearing mask while using phone | Imager: Shutterstock

Whether a ratings chase or ideological war, News Corp’s coronavirus coverage...

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...
COVID-19
5
minutes