Aboriginal people are at greater risk of severe illness from COVID-19 than non-Aboriginal people. But plans to protect remote communities and keep the virus out are progressing too slowly.
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Government schools remain open but many parents are already voluntarily keeping their children home in an effort to ‘flatten the curve’.
To guard against coronavirus, NZ should consider a short “pulse” (a few weeks) of intense social distancing, including bringing forward school holidays and temporary closures of most businesses.
The government has banned gatherings of more than 100 people indoors, throwing many plans and events up in the air.
Cleaning surfaces, dishes and laundry the right way can help maintain hygiene in your house.
Getting vaccinated against the flu, washing your hands and social distancing are three ways you can help reduce the impact of both the flu and coronavirus.
There’s no shortage of myths, scams and spurious claims circulating about coronavirus.
Humans are innately social, so periods of enforced quarantine or isolation will be a challenge. But there are some things we can do to ensure being isolated doesn’t translate to feeling lonely.
Without a coronavirus vaccine, a herd immunity strategy would simply lead to thousands of unnecessary deaths.
The death rate from coronavirus starts to increase for those aged 50 and over and rises to almost 15% for over-80s.
The food we eat influences our bodies’ immune responses to infection. So focusing on nutrition is one thing we can do to help protect ourselves in the face of the coronavirus threat.
Non-essential mass gatherings of 500 people or more are banned from today. Here’s why that’s a good idea.
Tested positive for COVID-19 or are awaiting test results? Yes, you can go out to the garden, but you should be wearing a mask. And no, you can’t walk the dog.
Having a baby is stressful enough without also having to process misinformation. Here are the facts from the WHO, experts and the research evidence.
The science behind direct-to-consumer gut microbe testing is in its infancy. Here’s what you need to know if you’ve been tempted to get your microbiome analysed.
New Zealanders should expect new border entry restrictions to stay in place for some time, but the measures are important to control the spread of coronavirus in New Zealand and the Pacific.
What do you need to know about COVID-19 and coronavirus? We asked our readers for their top questions and sought answers from two of Australia’s leading virus and vaccine experts.
Coronavirus and COVID-19: your questions answered by virus experts
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What do you need to know about COVID-19 and coronavirus? We asked our readers for their top questions and sought answers from two of Australia's leading virus and vaccine experts.
Preparing now can help keep you and your loved ones safe.
The reason we’re seeing widespread panic around the coronavirus is probably because there are so many unknowns. But taking some simple steps can help us keep our anxiety under control.
Not everyone who wants a telehealth consultation with their doctor over the next six months will be eligible for one.
How do we develop new drugs quickly yet safely? How prepared are we to give up some personal freedoms? And how do we allocate scarce resources? These are just some of the tough questions we face.
Health-care workers are our most valuable asset in an outbreak. We must protect them as best we can.
Many people with autism experience gastrointestinal problems. Understanding the role and function of the gut in autism could one day allow us to improve quality of life for people with autism.
The government will unveil on Wednesday a package of coronavirus health measures, including a network of respiratory clinics, a new Medicare item for tele-consultations, and a communications campaign.