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Burnet Institute defends COVID mask mandate study after scientific journal's Expression of Concern

Scientific journal PLOS ONE has raised concerns about "weaknesses" in a Burnet Institute study that examined the effect of mask mandates on Victoria's second COVID-19 wave in mid-2020.

Three years into pandemic, it’s clear COVID won’t fix itself. This is what we need to focus on

Three years into pandemic, it’s clear COVID won’t fix itself. This is what we need to focus on

On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organisation classified COVID-19 as a pandemic. Three years on, it remains just that. As much as we don’t want it to

Victoria lifts work from home recommendation but public transport mask mandate to stay

Victoria lifts work from home recommendation but public transport mask mandate to stay

State government cites falling Covid case numbers and the end of winter as it announces decision

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Mask mandate call to curb COVID cases

A leading Australian health expert has called for a return of mask mandates, saying governments dropped the ball responding to the COVID Omicron variant.

Victoria's COVID cases are likely hugely under-reported. Here's what that means for this wave

It's believed about half of people with COVID-19 haven't been officially recorded, leading to a worrying number of people in hospital. But there are signs the worst could be behind us. Here's what authorities have to say.

Campaign's goal to eliminate Hepatitis C

A new public health campaign is aiming to boost hepatitis C testing and treatment rates in Victoria so the virus can be eliminated by 2030.

Australia's COVID-19 cases and death rates currently among world's highest per capita

Australia's COVID-19 cases and death rates were the third highest in the world per capita during the past week, and the numbers are getting worse.

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Victorian COVID hospital admissions soar as Omicron sub-variants spread

Victorian COVID hospital admissions soar as Omicron sub-variants spread

Victoria's hospital admissions have risen by almost 80 per cent over the past three weeks, as experts say authorities have pursued the wrong COVID strategies.

Health experts say COVID-19 complacency has restricted freedoms of the immunocompromised and elderly

Health experts say COVID-19 complacency has restricted freedoms of the immunocompromised and elderly

Debate is once again raging about mask mandates, as health experts warn COVID-19 fatigue and complacency is costing the most vulnerable Australians.

Since the pandemic began, more than 10,000 Australians have died of COVID-19 and, if this year's trend continues, it could get a lot worse

Since the pandemic began, more than 10,000 Australians have died of COVID-19 and, if this year's trend continues, it could get a lot worse

An epidemiologist has warned that if current trends continue, at least another 7,500 Australians will die from COVID-19 by the end of the year.

Vic institute to tackle neglected diseases

Vic institute to tackle neglected diseases

Victoria's Burnet Institute has partnered with Moderna to develop new vaccines for diseases such as malaria and hepatitis C.

NSW encouraged to follow Victoria’s lead and extend rapid Covid testing in schools

NSW encouraged to follow Victoria’s lead and extend rapid Covid testing in schools

Burnet Institute modelling suggests rapid testing has prevented 21,000 Covid cases in Victorian schools

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How Melbourne's former infectious diseases hospital helped prepare us for COVID-19

How Melbourne's former infectious diseases hospital helped prepare us for COVID-19

For nearly a century, the Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital responded to epidemics of influenza, polio and HIV. Those who trained inside its doors say its legacy should not be forgotten.

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