Covid-19 Update

COVID-19 Inquiry Finds Australia Was Not Prepared for a Pandemic

An independent inquiry into Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has found the country was not adequately prepared for a pandemic.

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AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine withdrawn – right to the end it was the victim of misinformation

The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine was a critical part of the COVID-19 pandemic response.

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COVID is surging: have you had your booster?

Do you have family members or friends sick with a respiratory infection? If so, there’s a good chance it’s COVID, caused by the JN.1 variant currently circulating in Australia.

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Should we Still be Using RATs to Test for COVID? 4 key Questions Answered

We’re currently navigating an eighth wave of COVID infections in Australia. However the threat COVID poses to us is significantly less than it has ever been, thanks to immunity we’ve acquired through a combination of prior infection and vaccination.

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What are the new COVID booster vaccines? Can I get one? Do they work? Are they safe?

As the COVID virus continues to evolve, so does our vaccine response. From December 11, Australians will have access to new vaccines that offer better protection. These “monovalent” booster vaccines are expected to be a better match for currently circulating strains of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID.

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We’re in a new COVID wave. What can we expect this time?

Australia is now into its next COVID wave. We’ve seen hints of this for a while. Case numbers and indicators of severe disease began rising in Victoria in August. But it has taken several months for a consistent pattern to emerge across Australia.

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Nobel prize goes to scientists whose work was integral to COVID vaccine development

The 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine has been awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman, who developed the technology that led to the mRNA Covid vaccines.

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Exploring the Link Between Inflammation and Cognitive Deficits in Long COVID

In a groundbreaking revelation poised to reshape our understanding of long COVID’s impact on cognition, researchers from UNSW Sydney and St. Vincent’s Hospital have successfully identified a pivotal metabolic pathway associated with the notorious “brain fog” experienced by individuals grappling with the aftermath of prolonged COVID-19 infection.

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New Zealand Lifts Final COVID-19 Restrictions Tonight

As of 12:01 am on Tuesday, August 15, New Zealand is taking a significant step forward in its battle against COVID-19.

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What is POTS? And how is the debilitating condition related to long COVID?

POTS or “postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome” is a poorly recognised condition we’ve been hearing more about recently.

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‘Brain fog’ of long COVID comparable to ageing 10 years, says study

A new study looks into the effects of brain fog and COVID, particularly in those that had more than three months of symptoms.

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Obesity speeds up loss of immunity from COVID vaccines – new research

COVID vaccines are very effective, but for some groups they don’t generate as strong an immune response. These groups include older adults and people with weakened immune systems, for example due to cancer or other medical conditions. They tend to already be at heightened risk from COVID.

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Flu or COVID? You can now test for both at home with a single swab. Here’s what you need to know

If you have respiratory symptoms as we head towards winter and flu season, could it be COVID or the flu? Or something else entirely?

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China’s COVID cases may have hit 900 million. What’s headed our way?

Over the weekend, Peking University released a study that estimated 900 million Chinese had been infected with COVID up until January 11, representing 64% of the population.

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Feeling forgetful after COVID? Study shows the virus can affect short-term memory

Although it’s well known that COVID affects the respiratory system, it’s perhaps less well known that the virus can also affect cognitive function.

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Go slow and accept your limitations – how to exercise if you’re recovering from long COVID

A significant proportion of people who contract COVID are left with ongoing symptoms, commonly termed “long COVID”. The nature of these symptoms and the duration of the illness differ between people. While some people are still suffering more than two years after their initial infection, others have recovered, or at least improved.

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Australia to scrap mandatory COVID-19 isolation

Australia will scrap COVID-19 isolation rules on 14 October, National Cabinet agreed on Friday. State and territory leaders reached an […]

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Is chronic pain ruling your life? Lady Gaga is now pain-free thanks to mental health therapy

Living with severe pain can be debilitating and isolating, but there are ways to conquer it.

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Academics answer your COVID vaccine questions

When can I get my next COVID booster or fourth dose? What if I’ve recently had COVID? Can I get my flu shot at the same time?

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How soon can I get COVID again? Experts now say 28 days – but you can protect yourself

My glorious two and a half year run of negative COVID tests came to a shuddering halt last week, after […]

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A new Omicron wave is upon New Zealand, with older people now most at risk – here’s what to expect

New Zealand has been in a COVID lull for the past two months, but with the BA.5 variant on the rise and more than 10,000 new daily cases reported this week, it appears we are now at the start of a second Omicron wave.

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Could I have had COVID and not realised it?

It seems not a day goes by without learning someone in our inner circle of family, friends and colleagues has […]

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Four strange COVID symptoms you might not have heard about

With COVID cases continuing to be recorded around the world every day, we explore the more obscure signs and symptoms.

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What’s the new Omicron XE variant and should I be worried?

By Paul Griffin, Associate Professor, Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, The University of Queensland.

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