In the media
Asymptomatic COVID-19 rate could be 'much
higher' than previously thought
At least one epidemiologist believes coronavirus
infections may be five times higher than currently reported.
University of Queensland virologist Associate Professor Mackay said
there are other factors that may change the asymptomatic rate,
including variation in PCR tests (02 June 2020).
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Global healthcare needs infection control reform, say
experts
World leaders in infection control and disease prevention
convened online at the inaugural iClean 2020 conference on 28 May
to discuss innovative infection control reform in hospitals and
aged-care facilities (01 June 2020).
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Further funding for COVID-19 vaccine and treatment
research
The Australian Government is investing $66 million from
the Medical Research Future Fund into finding vaccine and
treatments for COVID-19, as well as better preparing for future
pandemics (02 June 2020).
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Practice and Regulation
Department of Health Clinical update: National
Immunisation Program schedule changes from 1 July 2020 –
advice for vaccination providers
From 1 July 2020, the National Immunisation Program
schedule will be updated based on the advice of clinical experts
(03 June 2020).
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Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
From 1 July 2020 in Queensland, the workplace exposure
standard for respirable crystalline silica will be halved from a
time-weighted average airborne concentration of 0.1 milligram per
cubic metre (mg/m3) to 0.05 mg/m3.
You should review current work practices — you may need to
improve dust control measures to meet the new standard. Visit our
website to find out more and for practical controls for workplaces.
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