Who should have a flu vaccination in 2020?
Colds and Flu
Australian scientists working on COVID-19 immunity test
Australian scientists are working on an immunity test for COVID-19 that could predict how severe a person’s symptoms might be.
Anti-parasitic drug ivermectin kills SARS-CoV-2 virus
Ivermectin, a widely used anti-parasitic drug, has been shown to kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus in cell culture.
CSIRO starts testing 2 potential COVID-19 vaccines
CSIRO starts pre-clinical testing of 2 potential COVID-19 vaccines.
COVID-19 survivors’ blood plasma may help critically ill
Critically ill patients with COVID-19 have shown improvement after transfusion of plasma from survivors of the disease.
Flu vaccination
In 2020, all Australians should get a flu vaccine as early as possible, as the COVID-19 pandemic converges on our flu season.
What is the advice if I am a healthcare worker and pregnant?
If you are a healthcare worker who’s pregnant during this COVID-19 pandemic, there’s a few things you need to do.
COVID-19 pandemic has natural origins
Scientists have found that the SARS-CoV-2 virus has natural origins, based on analysis of the virus’ genetic material.
Australian scientists map the immune response to COVID-19
Australian researchers have identified the type of immune cells mobilised to fight COVID-19.
Is there a vaccine for COVID-19?
There’s no vaccine for COVID-19 now, but there are other vaccines you may need to stay fit and healthy.
