COVID-19articles
Dec 31, 2020
The year 2020 was packed with challenges and opportunities many of us did not expect. Before we bid it farewell, we round up the most important if not memorable events for healthcare professionals over the past 12 months. The COVID-19 Pandemic Caused...May 19, 2020
We’re two months into social distancing and counting. Many things have changed since the COVID-19 outbreak, including activities we’ve grown accustomed to, in order to remain compliant with the protective measures set by the Australian government. However, that...May 04, 2020
Because of the government’s COVID-19 protective measures, everyone has plenty of time to spend at home. However, not everyone knows exactly what to do with it. Finding something new to do every day is key to maintaining your zest for life despite...May 01, 2020
The closure of gyms and indoor sports venues has affected not only the people who run and operate them, but also those who frequent these places to stay fit and healthy. While it’s best to comply with the government’s guidelines for social distancing...Apr 14, 2020
Staying up-to-date with the latest issues regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) prepares you for your next move in case the inevitable happens. But, arming yourself with accurate information from the Australian government and the World Health...Mar 30, 2020
Your body is built with an immune system that resists disease, fights infections and heals damaged cells. With viral outbreaks such as the African swine flu and COVID-19 threatening lives around the world, your best defense is good immune support.Mar 23, 2020
Social distancing is a protective measure to slow down or stop the spread of a contagious disease, which in this case is the coronavirus or COVID-19. It involves the closure of buildings, limiting of large gatherings to less than 100 people, and cancellation...Mar 23, 2020
Not only has the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) disrupted people's lives, but it has also changed everything we thought we knew about the cold and flu. COVID-19 has incited fear as the number of people it has infected and killed continues to rise globally.Mar 20, 2020
Social distancing by avoiding large gatherings and staying home is strongly encouraged by the government to control the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. However helpful, this protective measure could also take a toll on the emotional health of people...Mar 19, 2020
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to worsen in Australia, our lives have changed in just a few weeks and we are busy getting adjusted to a new normal. One day we were busy at the office trying to meet your deadline, then the next day we turn on our...Mar 19, 2020
As the pandemic coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to wreak havoc on us on a global scale, social distancing is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) to prevent further spread of the contagious disease. The Australian government...Mar 16, 2020
The hullabaloo over COVID-19, a virus attacking the respiratory system and causing close to 5,000 deaths, has resulted in mass hysteria and a massive lockdown in different places across the globe. Local government units have come up with strict measures...Mar 15, 2020
The outbreak of the 2019 coronavirus (nCov ARD), which the World Health Organization officially named as COVID-19, has taken thousands of lives at the time of writing and resulted in global paranoia. Surgical masks are disappearing in bulk from pharmacy...Jun 03, 2017
Have you got a cold, or have you been hit by the flu virus? It's a question many of us ask – although when we're ill, we don't always have the brain power or energy to think too hard about it! So what is the difference between a cold and flu? Just...