Why is herd immunity so important?

Prof MacIntyre is head of the biosecurity program at the Kirby Institute at the University of NSW, and is concerned that the AstraZeneca vaccine, which will likely be rolled out… more

Is Israel a preview of Australia’s post-vaccine world?

On January 20, enduring its third coronavirus wave under yet another lockdown, Israel recorded its first 10,000-case day alongside more than 100 deaths. Less than a month later,… more

Coronavirus's origins may remain a mystery as the WHO leaves China with more questions than answers

Some experts are questioning the purpose of the World Health Organization's coronavirus investigative mission to China, which wrapped up this week after months of diplomatic… more

Australians 'can still have faith' in COVID-19 vaccines despite South Africa, UK strains

The B.1.1.7 strain is one of two variants which the World Health Organization has dubbed "variants of concern". The second is the B.1.351 strain of coronavirus, often referred to… more

Why didn’t others get hotel coronavirus?

It’s the big question around Australia’s recent infections of workers who acquired coronavirus from hotel quarantine: why did they not pass it on to anyone else, despite all being… more

Concerns raised that quarantine hotels are being used for private guests

Epidemiologists are again calling on Australia's Governments to agree on and stick to uniform infection control quarantine standards to protect the nation. More Information… more