In the media

Stringent social distancing limits announced
All non-essential activities are now subject to a restriction of one person per four sqm, while further travel restrictions have been flagged (20 March 2020). More...

AHPRA confirms flexible approach to COVID-19
Fast-tracking of registration possible to address workforce shortages (20 March 2020). More...

Government restricts prescriptions to one month supply
Panic-buying prompts new restrictions on prescription medicines (19 March 2020). More...

Researchers set to begin clinical trials on coronavirus cure
Queensland researchers are set to begin clinical trials of a potential treatment for COVID-19 – using two existing drugs.
Professor Paterson said the researchers want to start a large clinical trial involving 50 hospitals across Australia to determine the best way to use the drugs (18 March 2020). More...

New laws to slow down the spread of COVID-19
The Palaszczuk Government has strengthened the powers of health and emergency officers in the response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) (18 March 2020). More...

Practice and Regulation

Queensland Health: Looking after yourself while you're self-quarantining
These are our tips for looking after yourself while you're in self-quarantine. If you want to know more about how to self-quarantine properly, we have information on the Queensland Government website (19 March 2020).

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