by David Kelly | Mar 1, 2020 | Outbreak Updates
With Coronavirus the hot topic and our flu season quickly approaching are we at risk of being underprepared for the usual onslaught of pathogens that haunt our offices, schools and public transport systems this year. Well the good news is probably no more than usual...
by admin | Feb 25, 2020 | Outbreak Updates
COVID-19 and the flu are both respiratory diseases that can be fatal. One is still rare around the world, while the other is widespread. Should we be more afraid of one than the other? Because the flu is so much more common, we told you to channel any...
by admin | Feb 21, 2020 | Outbreak Updates
Leprosy was one of the earliest pandemics in recorded history, sweeping through Europe in the 11th century.The Spanish flu was the deadliest pandemic ever, killing as many as 50 million people worldwide.The H1N1 virus of 2009 began in the United States and spread...
by admin | Feb 12, 2020 | Outbreak Updates
Researchers are warning little can be done to prevent future severe flu seasons, if a pattern of prolonged, year-round outbreaks continue. Key points: More than 310,000 people presented to Australian health services with influenza in 2019, marking the country’s...
by admin | Feb 8, 2020 | Outbreak Updates
The deadly coronavirus may ease in summer before re-emerging in the cold winter months, experts have said. After being discovered at the end of last year, the previously unknown strain has spread well beyond its epicentre in the Chinese city Wuhan. More than 31,500...
by admin | Feb 3, 2020 | Outbreak Updates
Staff writers,February 2, 2020 2:15PM HEALTH Reading level: Orange The World Health Organisation has declared the coronavirus* outbreak* a global emergency. The move came as Australia ordered a travel ban on foreigners* flying here from mainland China and prepared to...
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