Unfortunately, as the Delta variant spreads, we are seeing more COVID-19 cases in children. If you are a parent caring for your child with COVID-19 at home, here are some suggestions:
“I am hopeful that it [NSW’s delta outbreak] is about to turn. Certainly, I think that that is probably what’s going to happen.” Prof Tony Blakely, a leading epidemiologist from the University of Melbourne offered this ray of hope to NSW residents. As NSW incredible vaccination rates continue, Prof Blakely says controlling COVID-19 should get easier. Already we are seeing a lowering rate of increase in cases, which is an indication the outbreak is slowing.
Federal Trade and Tourism Minister Dan Tehan has revealed that all states will need to be 80% fully vaccinated before the country reopens, forcing some states to wait on others. Currently, NSW are expected to reach the 80% target as early as the end of October, alongside Tasmania and the ACT. However, some states like Queensland are not expected to reach the target until December, or late November in the case of WA and NT.
While alcohol can help you unwind from stress, it results in poorer sleep quality throughout the night. Here are four ways alcohol may be affecting your sleep:
One of the most critical components to running a successful business is getting enough sleep. Getting at least seven to eight hours of sleep a night as well as deep sleep is essential for optimal function and continued success.
COVID-19 vaccination will soon be mandatory for all health workers. The new public health order will be signed in the following days, having reached an agreement with the state’s major medical groups. The current proposal would require all health care workers to have received their first dose by September 30 and second by November 30.
NSW is breaking daily COVID-19 case records nearly every day, with 681 cases recorded today. However, the other numbers revealed might be more concerning.
In a bid to get more people vaccinated, big companies like Telstra, Bapcor, and Virgin airlines are offering employees rewards if they get vaccinated. Telstra announced a $200 voluntary incentive for staff members who get fully vaccinated, including those already vaccinated. Automotive parts company Bapcor is offering workers a $100 gift card, and Virgin airlines are offering staff free tickets, frequent flyer points and business class flights. NAB has a slightly different program, promising to match every employee vaccination with a vaccination for someone in Fiji or Papua New Guinea with the ‘Give the World a Shot’ program.
New research from Johns Hopkins University has shown that people previously infected with COVID-19 are 4.5 times more likely to experience significant side effects from the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Significant side effects included fatigue, fever and chills, with side effects such as injection site pain, mild fatigue and headaches considered mild. The good news is that 953 of the 954 healthcare workers studied developed strong antibody responses, regardless of any side effects experienced.
