Doctors blast 'perverse' rejection of zero healthcare worker deaths target

Doctors concerned about the risk to hospital staff of the coronavirus are calling on the NSW and Victorian governments to commit to a target of zero healthcare worker deaths from… more

Why you need to maintain social distancing

Coronavirus Australia: Why you need to maintain social distancing As Victoria’s virus outbreak spreads across Australia, many people are looking for someone to blame – but the… more

Coronavirus Australia: Why you need to maintain social distancing

As Victoria’s virus outbreak spreads across Australia, many people are looking for someone to blame – but the truth could be awkward. READ MORE

ICU beds could soon be full as COVID-19 outbreak spreads

Infectious disease expert Raina MacIntyre, head of the biosecurity research program at the University of NSW Kirby Institute, said it was difficult to predict how many ICU beds… more

COVID-19's mysterious origins

You probably think the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic are broadly clear cut. The virus originated in a live animal and seafood market, in a big central Chinese city called… more

After tribunal rejection, ACTU doubles down on paid pandemic leave for all

Health experts and unions have urged the government to roll out paid pandemic leave for all workers to encourage Australians to stick to self-isolation rules after the national… more