What does presence of the Delta variant mean for Australia?

‘If we do not identify every contact and new case, it would be a more difficult outbreak to control.’ That is infectious diseases expert Professor Raina MacIntyre speaking to… more

Experts dispute Victoria claim

Experts dispute Victoria claim that Kappa variant is more infectious than previous Covid outbreaks Physicians say state government has jumped gun in stating Kappa is spreading… more

What is the 'Indian variant' of COVID-19 that is spreading in Victoria?

Experts believe B.1.617 could be more infectious than previous variants, based on how rapidly it is spreading in other countries. "Preliminary reports from the UK, where B.1.617.… more

2021 Archibald shortlist. From Grace Tame to Craig Foster

From Grace Tame to Craig Foster: distinguished public figures but only one politician in a telling 2021 Archibald shortlist There are many portraits of public figures, including… more

New study: COVID-19 vaccination in haematology patients

Australia and New Zealand have achieved very good control of community spread of SARS-CoV-2 during the global pandemic due to highly effective public health interventions.1, 2 As… more

Indian variant strain of SARS-CoV-2 detected in Melbourne

Evidence of a SARS-CoV-2 strain was recently detected in Melbourne wastewater, leading to the detection of 26 locally acquired cases of COVID-19. Victorian Chief Health Officer… more