If you don’t want to buy face masks you can make your own cloth masks, which can be washed and reused. Find out how.
Coronavirus – COVID-19
Face mask fails you don’t want to make
It takes a bit of practice to wear a face mask effectively. Here are some face mask fails you don’t want to be making.
Aged care home changes during COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s really important that older people and their families know that there are people and organisations available to help you.
Aged care advocates
Aged care advocates can work with you and your family to make sure your voice is heard. They can help you understand your rights and get additional supports during COVID-19.
Older Person’s COVID-19 Support Line
The effects of COVID-19 on older Australians aren’t limited to the virus. Information and support for older Australians is available at this support line.
Are people with asthma more at risk of COVID-19?
The question of whether asthma makes you more at risk of COVID-19 disease waxes and wanes.
Can you get coronavirus from food?
Can coronavirus be caught from food? Can the virus live in the bowel and be transmitted from there? Dr Norman Swan investigates.
Does vitamin D deficiency have a role in COVID-19 severity?
What is the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19? Does it increase severity of COVID-19 disease? Dr Norman Swan expains.
Some COVID-19 patients have low oxygen, but don’t struggle to breathe
Why do some COVID-19 patients have alarmingly low oxygen levels, yet are not struggling to breathe? It’s one of the mysteries of COVID-19.
Are there long-lasting cognitive effects from COVID-19?
Are there long-lasting cognitive effects from having COVID-19? Dr Norman Swan explains.
