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Returning to work after COVID: What to look out for and when to return

There is varied advice when it comes to returning to work after COVID.

Still coughing after COVID? Here’s why it happens and what to do about it

Coughing is a socially awkward symptom, particularly since the COVID pandemic hit.

Australia scraps pre-departure testing requirement for travellers

Travellers to Australia will no longer be required to provide proof of a negative pre-departure COVID test. The rule is […]

Post-COVID psychosis occurs in people with no prior history. The risk is low but episodes are frightening

By Sarah Hellewell, Research Fellow, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, and The Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, Curtin University.

Deltacron: what scientists know so far about this new hybrid coronavirus

In many countries, as restrictions lift and freedoms are restored, there’s a general feeling that the pandemic is over. There is, however, still the significant concern that a dangerous new variant could emerge.

Tourists allowed to travel to NZ from April

New Zealand is reopening to tourists. Fully vaccinated tourists from Australia will be able to travel to New Zealand without […]

Why your kids may be nervous about ditching the mask and how you can help

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new COVID-19 guidelines on Feb. 25, 2022, to help inform people’s individual decisions about wearing masks.

How long does protective immunity against COVID-19 last after infection or vaccination? Two immunologists explain

Prakash Nagarkatti and Mitzi Nagarkatti, professors of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at the University of South Carolina examine the common questions surrounding Covid immunity.

NZ Govt reconsidering self-isolation requirements for travellers: Hipkins

The New Zealand Government is reassessing self-isolation requirements for people entering the country, according to Chris Hipkins. The COVID-19 Response […]

How do Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) work?

There is no doubt Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) are a daily conversation topic in your household.

How to prepare for Omicron: The essential items for your Covid survival kit

With the new wave of Covid-19 spreading across the world, it’s important to prepare your household in case you need to isolate at home.

Isolating at home? 5 easy tips to help you breathe more easily

Shortness of breath, persistent cough and fatigue are common COVID signs and symptoms. And the vast majority of people will be managing their symptoms at home.

NZ Govt reduces booster interval to three months

The New Zealand Government has shortened the interval between the second COVID-19 jab and the booster from four to three months.

With so many different masks on the market, which one is right for you and your family?

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is more transmissible than previous outbreaks, leading many experts to update their advice around masks.

10 ways to help lonely loved ones in long-term care homes, according to an expert

The devastation brought by the Omicron variant on long-term care (LTC) homes around the world is rampant as numerous staff and residents test positive for COVID-19.

A divided nation: Western Australia stays shut as COVID deaths mount in east

Australia will remain a divided nation with the vast mining state of Western Australia cancelling plans to reopen its borders on Feb. 5 citing health risks from a surge in the Omicron COVID-19 variant in eastern states.

Long COVID: For the 1 in 10 patients who become long-haulers, COVID-19 has lasting effects

Even as the unpredictable rise and fall of COVID-19 infections continues at home and around the world, a new and ugly pandemic-related problem is emerging.

NSW reports 92,264 COVID cases

New South Wales has recorded 92,264 COVID cases today, after reporting positive rapid antigen test (RAT) results became mandatory in the state.

What are the symptoms of omicron?

Omicron is causing symptoms that are much more like a regular cold, particularly in people who’ve been vaccinated

How to wear a mask in the heat – practical tips to keep you safe and comfortable

Summer is on its way and you might be wondering how you’re going to wear a mask as the weather gets warmer.

COVID saw us sitting longer – and diabetes rose globally by 16% in 2 years. It’s time to get moving.

New figures show global diabetes prevalence has increased by 16% in the past two years, with 537 million adults (aged 20-79) now estimated to be living with the chronic condition.

Taking your first rapid antigen test? 7 tips for an accurate result

Australians can now buy rapid antigen tests in supermarkets and pharmacies to test yourself at home for COVID-19 in about 15 minutes.

Omicron is the new COVID kid on the block: five steps to avoid, ten to take immediately

South Africa reacted with outrage to travel bans, first triggered by the UK, imposed on it in the wake of the news that its genomics surveillance team had detected a new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The Network for Genomics Surveillance in South Africa has been monitoring changes in SARS-CoV-2 since the pandemic first broke out.

Are new COVID variants like Omicron linked to low vaccine coverage? Here’s what the science says

The emergence of a new SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern, Omicron, has reignited global discussions of vaccine distribution, virus mutation, and immunity against new virus strains.

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