In the media
Aussies urged to link Medicare and myGov ahead of
vaccine rollout
Aussies are being encouraged to link their Medicare to
their myGov accounts, ahead of the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
Minister for Government Services Stuart Robert says it will be
vital for Aussies to be able to prove they've been vaccinated
in the future (19 February 2021).
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New look for sun safe labels
Covering up with sun protective clothing is one of five
ways Australians can protect themselves from the harmful effects of
ultraviolet radiation. But not all fabrics provide the same level
of protection (15 February 2021). More...
Long-lasting infection-control solution now available in
Australia
SurfaceWise2, a hospital-grade disinfectant that makes
surfaces hostile to germs for up to three months, has been launched
in Australia by Allied BioServices. The TGA-listed product was
developed to provide always-on antimicrobial protection against
99.9 per cent of germs, bacteria and COVID-19. The TGA has listed
the product for use against COVID-19, germs and bacteria (12
February 2021).
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Queensland
Queensland university students allowed to return to
campus life after Queensland Health coronavirus update
University lecture theatres in Queensland will be allowed
to return to 100 per cent capacity in time for the start of classes
next week. A late-night change to public health directions gave the
green light for universities across the state to start making plans
(18 February 2021).
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How will the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine work in
Queensland? Here's what we know so far
Queensland's first COVID-19 jabs will be administered
next week, beginning the gradual rollout of the long-awaited
vaccine across the state. Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young says
"no-one will be missed" in the plan to offer the vaccine
to all Queensland adults by the end of October (18 February 2021).
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Early warning for immune system over-reaction in cancer
treatment and COVID-19
An 'immuno-storm chip' developed by University of
Queensland researchers could diagnose cancer and COVID-19 patients
at risk of a potentially lethal reaction (17 February 2021).
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