Yesterday, Pfizer announced that their COVID-19 vaccine was shown to be 100% effective in a study of 12-15 year olds. The US trial involved 2,260 participants, with 18 confirmed COVID-19 cases observed in the placebo group and 0 cases in the vaccine group. The shot was well-tolerated, produced a strong antibody response, and had similar side effects to those seen in adults.
2 clusters in Brisbane have now arisen from unvaccinated healthcare workers from the Princess Alexandra Hospital. As of Tuesday, 18 cases have been linked to these outbreaks. There is concern that states hoarding vaccine doses may have contributed to the outbreak. Vaccination of staff in COVID-19 wards only became mandatory today in Queensland, as previously there was concern over the number of vaccines available.
After 4 new cases were added to the Brisbane cluster yesterday, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced a snap three-day lockdown. Residents of Brisbane, Logan, Moreton Bay, Ipswich and the Redlands can only leave their homes for grocery shopping, exercise, essential work, and caring for vulnerable people. The lockdown will until at least Thursday afternoon.
Shift workers often experience diminished sleep quality which comes with several health consequences – and research has revealed that COVID-19 is one of them.
Dancing, singing, home visitors – restrictions have now been lifted on all of these as NSW takes another step towards pre-COVID normal. NSW has recorded two local cases in the past two months, both linked to the quarantine system. Epidemiologist Dr Heather Gidding of the University of Sydney has said NSW deserved an ‘A’ grade for its pandemic response.
Sleep studies diagnose sleep disorders such as insomnia or sleep apnea. They are one of the best ways to identify any issues with your sleep.
Our brain health has a significant impact on the quality of our lives. Did you know that one in seven adults are diagnosed with dementia?
Papua New Guinea had no confirmed COVID-19 cases in June last year, and continued to have extremely low numbers of cases throughout 2020. However, the island nation has now been overwhelmed by cases as the virus runs rampant. More than 3,000 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in PNG; two-thirds of those occurred in the last month alone.
Australia’s management of COVID-19 has become the envy of many countries around the world. But what key factors have helped us to keep case numbers down even without vaccines?
