Victoria competing with rest of the world for PPE during coronavirus pandemic, Premier Dan Andrews says
4 years, 7 months ago

Victoria competing with rest of the world for PPE during coronavirus pandemic, Premier Dan Andrews says

ABC  

Victoria has a warehouse containing "19 million surgical masks" along with other items of personal protective equipment, Premier Daniel Andrews says, but accessing supplies was "very challenging" due to worldwide demand amid the coronavirus global pandemic. Key points: Healthcare workers say they are struggling wearing PPE for long hours, with added concerns the equipment is not of a standard that will prevent transmission Healthcare workers say they are struggling wearing PPE for long hours, with added concerns the equipment is not of a standard that will prevent transmission Daniel Andrews says Victoria's supply of PPE is "adequate" but acknowledged the worldwide demand makes accessing supplies "challenging" Daniel Andrews says Victoria's supply of PPE is "adequate" but acknowledged the worldwide demand makes accessing supplies "challenging" Nick Coatsworth says frontline workers in Victoria should seek help if their mental health is suffering due to the pandemic A recent survey conducted by the Australian College of Nursing found nurses were also struggling wearing PPE for long hours, with some suffering bruising from wearing masks. "We have 68 million gloves, 19 million surgical masks, 2 million face shields, we have adequate supplies of PPE," Mr Andrews said. 'Surgical masks' insufficient for high level contact: AMA AMA federal president Omar Khorshid said health authorities in Victoria had realised PPE classified as surgical masks were "not appropriate in high-risk circumstances", such as practitioners attending large numbers of COVID patients — hence the change in mask policy.

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Hundreds of patients died after catching COVID in Victorian hospitals, new data shows
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Hundreds of patients died after catching COVID in Victorian hospitals, new data shows

ABC  

When Dean's* father was rushed to hospital with a bad case of gastro in February, he assumed he'd be back on his feet in a few days. "The numbers indicate that there is a big problem here — these infections and deaths are potentially preventable," said Associate Professor Suman Majumdar, chief health officer for COVID and health emergencies at the …

AMA Queensland president Maria Boulton calls for Australians to wear masks as latest Covid wave strikes the country
1 year, 4 months ago

AMA Queensland president Maria Boulton calls for Australians to wear masks as latest Covid wave strikes the country

Daily Mail  

AMA president calls for masks to be worn in public places A top doctor has called on Australians to return to wearing masks in public as a new Covid wave pushes hospitals to 'breaking point' ahead of the festive season. Australian Medical Association Queensland president Maria Boulton says people should opt to wear masks in public places such as large …

Acting SA Premier 'alarmed' as number of people with COVID-19 in hospital rises towards 300
2 years, 8 months ago

Acting SA Premier 'alarmed' as number of people with COVID-19 in hospital rises towards 300

ABC  

South Australia's Acting Premier says she is "alarmed" at the increasing number of people with COVID-19 occupying hospital beds, as the number approaches the figure that could lead to bringing back a state of emergency declaration. Key points: Almost 300 people in South Australia are in hospital with COVID-19 A man in his 30s is among three people with the …

Health experts say COVID-19 complacency has restricted freedoms of the immunocompromised and elderly
2 years, 8 months ago

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

ABC  

From the isolation of her Melbourne home, Carol Davy fights a day-to-day battle against ovarian cancer and systemic lupus. Key points: Australia's COVID hospitalisation rates have spiked back to February highs Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has shot down any reintroduction of mask mandates Health experts say Australia's COVID complacency is leading to higher transmission rates With COVID-19 still casting …

Victoria's four-week back-to-school COVID plan includes free RATs, masks and replacement teachers. Here's what it will look like
3 years, 1 month ago

Victoria's four-week back-to-school COVID plan includes free RATs, masks and replacement teachers. Here's what it will look like

ABC  

The Victorian government is committing to having all of its schools return to face-to-face learning for the first day of term one. Students and staff to use self-testing surveillance regime The government has secured 14 million rapid tests to be delivered to schools and early childhood centres in the coming weeks. Schools to combine classes and employ retired teachers to …

Victorian COVID-19 hospitalisations rise to 861 as 37,994 new cases, 13 deaths reported
3 years, 2 months ago

Victorian COVID-19 hospitalisations rise to 861 as 37,994 new cases, 13 deaths reported

ABC  

The number of COVID-19 patients in Victorian hospitals has hit a new pandemic high, as the wave of Omicron infections continues to place pressure on the healthcare system. Key points: There are more than 170,000 active cases in Victoria, sending thousands of workers into isolation Health services are struggling to maintain staffing as COVID-19 hospitalisations continue to rise The Premier …

Victoria records 21,997 COVID-19 cases, six deaths and 631 hospitalisations
3 years, 2 months ago

Victoria records 21,997 COVID-19 cases, six deaths and 631 hospitalisations

ABC  

The number of patients with COVID-19 in Victorian hospitals has leapt to 631, as the state records 21,997 new cases and six further deaths. Key points: One in three Victorians getting a lab test are returning positive results The number of COVID-19 patients in hospital has risen by 115 since Tuesday Health services are struggling as hundreds of workers test …

Victoria makes masks mandatory indoors as state records 2,005 COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths
3 years, 2 months ago

Victoria makes masks mandatory indoors as state records 2,005 COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths

ABC  

Victoria's Chief Health Officer says an indoor mask mandate coming into effect on Thursday is a "critical" measure to dampen the spread of the Omicron variant, but an accelerated delivery of booster vaccination doses must be the "backbone" of the state's response. Mr Foley said the latest measures were "overwhelmingly" in line with Professor Sutton's formal health advice, but declined …

Government slammed over pandemic bill as Victoria records 1,534 new local COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths
3 years, 4 months ago

Government slammed over pandemic bill as Victoria records 1,534 new local COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths

ABC  

The president of the Victorian Bar has slammed the government's proposed pandemic law, calling it the biggest challenge to the rule of law in the state in decades. Victoria has recorded 1,534 new local COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths as the state moves closer to fully vaccinating 80 per cent of its population aged 16 and over. Victoria's COVID-19 response …

Victoria's COVID-19 outbreak grows, with 1,638 new cases and two deaths
3 years, 5 months ago

Victoria's COVID-19 outbreak grows, with 1,638 new cases and two deaths

ABC  

Victoria has recorded 1,638 new locally acquired COVID-19 infections and two deaths. Of the approximately 10,000 new cases recorded in the week to Tuesday, Acting Chief Health Officer Ben Cowie said 79 per cent were unvaccinated. "This is unfortunate, because it's despite the fact 87 per cent of the cases were eligible for vaccination at the time that they were …

Australia's COVID-19 Delta outbreak is pushing frontline hospital staff to the brink. These are their stories
3 years, 6 months ago

Australia's COVID-19 Delta outbreak is pushing frontline hospital staff to the brink. These are their stories

ABC  

Arriving for a shift in the intensive care unit at a Sydney hospital, Sarah* sees something that fills her with dread. "We know from previous COVID-19 experiences that with every day of high cases it will get worse one to two weeks down the track," she said. It's exhausting to hide part of yourself so that you can feel safe, …

Upgrading masks dramatically cuts Covid-19 infections, study finds
3 years, 8 months ago

Upgrading masks dramatically cuts Covid-19 infections, study finds

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Once FFP3 respirators were introduced, the number of cases attributed to exposure on Covid-19 wards …

Victoria records one new local COVID case as restrictions ease across the state
3 years, 9 months ago

Victoria records one new local COVID case as restrictions ease across the state

ABC  

Victoria has recorded one new locally acquired COVID-19 case as restrictions ease further across the state. Key points: The new case was detected from 35,252 test results, and 16,710 vaccine doses were administered at state-run sites Travel restrictions between Melbourne and regional Victoria have been dropped, and masks are no longer mandatory outdoors The Federal health minister disputes the Victorian …

As Covid-19 cases surge, health care workers say PPE is still a struggle
4 years, 3 months ago

As Covid-19 cases surge, health care workers say PPE is still a struggle

CNN  

CNN — As the country grapples with surging coronavirus cases, some hospitals, clinics and nursing facilities are still struggling to maintain adequate supplies of personal protective equipment. “While hospitals and health systems are better positioned with on-hand inventory levels, serious concerns continue regarding the availability of PPE and other supplies as COVID cases continue to increase across the country and …

Why did so many healthcare workers in Victoria catch COVID-19?
4 years, 4 months ago

Why did so many healthcare workers in Victoria catch COVID-19?

ABC  

Austin Hospital radiographer Bruno Treglia is one of more than 3,500 Victorian healthcare workers who contracted coronavirus during the state's second wave. Key points: Experts are concerned about the implications of so many healthcare workers becoming infected Access to better masks may have prevented some of these COVID-19 cases Healthcare workers are still concerned about the personal protection equipment and …

Victorian coronavirus healthcare workers not getting best PPE or more N95 masks amid shortage fears
4 years, 6 months ago

Victorian coronavirus healthcare workers not getting best PPE or more N95 masks amid shortage fears

ABC  

Victorian COVID-19 health workers are still not being provided with the best protective equipment because the numbers required would "burn through the supplies in one week", the state's Chief Medical Officer has said in private meetings leaked to the ABC. Key points: Healthcare worker infections are a significant contributor to Victoria's second wave of coronavirus Healthcare worker infections are a …

Aged care staff from largest coronavirus outbreak in Victoria say PPE should have been provided earlier
4 years, 6 months ago

Aged care staff from largest coronavirus outbreak in Victoria say PPE should have been provided earlier

ABC  

A lack of personal protective equipment has been blamed for sparking the largest outbreak of coronavirus in an aged care home in Victoria, but the home says it was following government guidelines. Key points: BaptCare Wyndham Lodge Community recorded its first cases of coronavirus on July 16 BaptCare Wyndham Lodge Community recorded its first cases of coronavirus on July 16 …

About '70 to 80pc' of Victorian healthcare workers with COVID-19 caught it at work, Government reveals
4 years, 6 months ago

About '70 to 80pc' of Victorian healthcare workers with COVID-19 caught it at work, Government reveals

ABC  

The Victorian Government says about "70 to 80 per cent" of healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 during the state's second wave of infections caught it at work. Key points: The new data came today after Victorian Government previously estimated only "10 to 15 per cent" of COVID-19 cases in healthcare workers had been acquired at work So far this month …

Victoria's coronavirus cases rise by 179 as state reports nine further COVID-19 deaths
4 years, 7 months ago

Victoria's coronavirus cases rise by 179 as state reports nine further COVID-19 deaths

ABC  

Victoria's daily coronavirus count has fallen below 200 for the first time in five weeks, but the Chief Health Officer warns the downward trend could plateau if outbreaks in aged care, hospitals and disability services are not brought under control. Key points: The Premier says it is "way too early" to talk about when and how Victoria's restrictions might be …

Victoria's Government says only 10 to 15pc of healthcare workers with COVID-19 got it at work. How can that be?
4 years, 7 months ago

Victoria's Government says only 10 to 15pc of healthcare workers with COVID-19 got it at work. How can that be?

ABC  

A Melbourne doctor who is convinced they contracted COVID-19 while working a "93-hour week" in a busy surgical ward has waited nearly two weeks for comprehensive contact tracing. Key points: An expert and a doctor have questioned the Victorian Government's statement on the number of healthcare workers who contracted COVID-19 at work More than 2,000 healthcare workers are now infected …

SA aged care workers banned from working at multiple facilities to stop coronavirus spread
4 years, 7 months ago

SA aged care workers banned from working at multiple facilities to stop coronavirus spread

ABC  

The South Australian Government will ban aged care workers from working in multiple facilities as a precaution to stop the spread of coronavirus. The Government will also require staff — including doctors, nurses and care workers — to wear masks and other personal protective equipment when they come within 1.5 metres of aged care residents. Chief Public Health Officer Nicola …

Healthcare workers make up more than 15 per cent of Victoria's new coronavirus cases
4 years, 7 months ago

Healthcare workers make up more than 15 per cent of Victoria's new coronavirus cases

ABC  

More than 15 per cent of new COVID-19 cases in Victoria are among healthcare workers and some doctors are sounding the alarm, saying the number is far too high. Key points: Healthcare workers make up more than 1,000 of Victoria's active cases Premier Daniel Andrews has promised to release details on how healthcare workers have acquired the disease Doctors fear …

Number of active coronavirus cases among Victorian health workers hits 1,065 as Premier orders more N95 masks
4 years, 7 months ago

Number of active coronavirus cases among Victorian health workers hits 1,065 as Premier orders more N95 masks

ABC  

There are now 1,065 active cases of COVID-19 among healthcare workers in Victoria, according to Premier Daniel Andrews. Key points: The Victorian Premier says there are plenty of N95 masks in reserve and more are on the way Victoria recommends all healthcare workers dealing with suspected COVID-19 cases wear N95 masks, but federal advice does not go that far Groups …

Amid Victorian coronavirus deaths, pressure mounts for respirator masks to protect Australian doctors
4 years, 7 months ago

Amid Victorian coronavirus deaths, pressure mounts for respirator masks to protect Australian doctors

ABC  

It's a workplace uniform which has scared little children, but for Perth doctor Sean Stevens the alternative to not wearing it is far more terrifying. Key points: Healthcare workers are concerned about the risk of a WA outbreak Healthcare workers are concerned about the risk of a WA outbreak The Government has ramped up procurement of PPE for the sector …

Coronavirus Australia: Gladys Berejiklian's dire warning to NSW
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Australia: Gladys Berejiklian's dire warning to NSW

Daily Mail  

Gladys Berejiklian has warned New South Wales its coronavirus crisis sits on a knife edge and that it will only take one case to cause 'a huge tidal wave' of infections. Passengers wearing face masks at Sydney Airport after arriving from Melbourne on Tuesday Victoria's death toll now stands at 147 after the state recorded 11 additional deaths and 439 …

Complaining about wearing a mask because of coronavirus? These nurses don't want to hear it
4 years, 7 months ago

Complaining about wearing a mask because of coronavirus? These nurses don't want to hear it

ABC  

Nurses working in intensive care and emergency departments throughout Melbourne say it is frustrating to hear the public complain about wearing light masks for brief periods, when they are forced to wear painful, heavy-duty personal protection equipment for hours a day. Key points: Hospital staff say it is disheartening and annoying to hear members of the public complain about having …

Daniel Andrews coronavirus press conference — the key moments, including restrictions for regional Victorians
4 years, 7 months ago

Daniel Andrews coronavirus press conference — the key moments, including restrictions for regional Victorians

ABC  

Victoria has widened restrictions to cover some regional residents after its daily coronavirus numbers saw Australia record its deadliest day in the pandemic, as well as its most new infections in a 24-hour period. "It's something we can do in regional Victoria without causing significant economic cost, but getting a really significant public health benefit," Mr Andrews said. Thursday's numbers …

Doctors fear 'unacceptable risk' on Melbourne coronavirus ward without specialist N95 masks
4 years, 7 months ago

Doctors fear 'unacceptable risk' on Melbourne coronavirus ward without specialist N95 masks

ABC  

Doctors on Australia's coronavirus frontline at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne believe they are at unacceptable risk because they do not have adequate protective equipment, forcing some to steal specialised masks from other areas of the hospital or buy their own. Key points: Doctors at the Alfred who care for COVID-19 patients want N95 masks which provide the "best level …

As Victoria's aged care coronavirus cases soar past 500, governments are scrambling to halt the crisis
4 years, 7 months ago

As Victoria's aged care coronavirus cases soar past 500, governments are scrambling to halt the crisis

ABC  

More than 500 Victorians linked to aged care centres are battling COVID-19 and it is elderly residents who regularly feature in the updated death toll figures provided by Daniel Andrews each day. Of the 536 active cases linked to aged care, Premier Daniel Andrews said roughly half were residents, while the others were staff and close contacts. Coronavirus has now …

Victorian coronavirus cases climb as Government makes masks mandatory for Melbourne and Mitchell Shire
4 years, 8 months ago

Victorian coronavirus cases climb as Government makes masks mandatory for Melbourne and Mitchell Shire

ABC  

Residents in Metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire will soon be required to wear face coverings in public or risk a fine, as Victoria extends its state of emergency by another four weeks. Key points: Victoria has extended its state of emergency until August 16 Victoria has extended its state of emergency until August 16 Three people have died since …

No paid pandemic leave for healthcare workers forces some to come to work sick
4 years, 8 months ago

No paid pandemic leave for healthcare workers forces some to come to work sick

ABC  

There are growing fears an outbreak similar to Newmarch in NSW will emerge if healthcare staff are not offered financial help when they are tested for coronavirus. Key points: Some healthcare workers are coming to work with symptoms of coronavirus because they cannot afford to take time off without pay Some healthcare workers are coming to work with symptoms of …

Victorian healthcare workers continue to face shortages of PPE as coronavirus cases ramp up
4 years, 8 months ago

Victorian healthcare workers continue to face shortages of PPE as coronavirus cases ramp up

ABC  

Victorian healthcare workers are yet again appealing for more urgent action to boost supplies of personal protective equipment as the number of coronavirus cases in hospitals and aged care facilities continues to climb. Key points: Staff from hospitals, aged care and disability are reporting ongoing shortages of personal protective equipment at work Unions are worried the shortages are putting their …

Coronavirus-related hospitalisations rise due to Victoria's COVID-19 spike, leaving experts worried
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus-related hospitalisations rise due to Victoria's COVID-19 spike, leaving experts worried

ABC  

The number of people hospitalised and in intensive care due to COVID-19 is rising, amid warnings from authorities that more deaths from coronavirus are to be expected due to the latest outbreak. Key points: Of the 24 people hospitalised in Australia with COVID-19, 20 are in Victoria Of the 24 people hospitalised in Australia with COVID-19, 20 are in Victoria …

Coronavirus cases in Victoria rise by 19 as state of emergency extended for a further four weeks
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus cases in Victoria rise by 19 as state of emergency extended for a further four weeks

ABC  

Victoria has recorded 19 new coronavirus cases overnight, the fifth day in a row of double-digit increases, prompting the Government to extend the state of emergency for a further four weeks. Key points: The state of emergency in Victoria has been extended until 11:59pm on July 19 The state of emergency in Victoria has been extended until 11:59pm on July …

PPE's are effective in preventing Coronavirus infection in healthcare workers that are working in hospitals
4 years, 9 months ago

PPE's are effective in preventing Coronavirus infection in healthcare workers that are working in hospitals

Firstpost  

Healthcare professionals working away from home had limited social interactions after work, which probably contributed to the absence of infection. Appropriate personal protective equipment, including masks, gloves, goggles, and face shields, is effective in preventing Covid-19 infection in frontline healthcare professionals who work in highly exposed environments, according to a study. The researchers, including those from Sun Yat-sen University in …

Coronavirus: PPE supplies from Turkey ‘only enough to last a few hours,’ report says
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus: PPE supplies from Turkey ‘only enough to last a few hours,’ report says

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A delayed shipment of vital medical equipment from Turkey to protect …

Coronavirus update: National Cabinet eases elective surgery restrictions, Australia receives 60 million masks, Virgin Australia enters voluntary administration
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus update: National Cabinet eases elective surgery restrictions, Australia receives 60 million masks, Virgin Australia enters voluntary administration

ABC  

Restrictions on elective surgery will be eased after this coming weekend, the Australian Government says an additional 100 million masks are on the way and Virgin Australia has gone into voluntary administration. Last week, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australia remained in a suppression phase and was not in an eradication mode like New Zealand, although the National Cabinet agreed …

All you need to know about PPE
4 years, 11 months ago

All you need to know about PPE

Al Jazeera  

Worldwide shortages of personal protective equipment is endangering lives of healthcare workers, experts say. Providing sufficient personal protective equipment for healthcare workers amid the coronavirus pandemic has become a major source of debate around the world. Britain’s National Health Service announced earlier this week they were reversing their previous advice for healthcare workers to wear full-length waterproof surgical gowns when …

Watch | What is PPE?
4 years, 11 months ago

Watch | What is PPE?

The Hindu  

Personal protective equipment or PPE is crucial to keep healthcare workers on the COVID-19 pandemic's frontline safe. PPE consists of garments placed to protect health care workers or any other persons from getting infected. For airborne infections, PPE will include: Face protection, goggles and mask or faceshield, gloves, gown or coverall, head cover, rubber boots. In the context of COVID-19, …

Lack of PPE, poor infection control put medical staff at risk of Covid-19
4 years, 11 months ago

Lack of PPE, poor infection control put medical staff at risk of Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

Healthcare workers risk contracting Covid-19 due to a lack of infection control in hospitals, doctors say amid complaints about substandard personal protective equipment and lack of basic items like N 95 masks and even sanitisers. “.we were not prepared for an epidemic of this scale but government hospitals are not equipped at all which, in turn, will lead to the …

Protective equipment companies under fire for '1,000% price increase'
4 years, 11 months ago

Protective equipment companies under fire for '1,000% price increase'

The Telegraph  

Companies have been accused of “daylight robbery” for hiking the price of crucial protective supplies such as face masks and sanitiser gels as high as 1,000%. Leading figures in the care sector have warned they faced ruin due to the spiralling cost of the pandemic, with providers hit by shortages of personal protective equipment. One of the country’s leading social …

Coronavirus spurs health authorities to make more surgical face masks for hospital staff
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus spurs health authorities to make more surgical face masks for hospital staff

ABC  

Amid growing concerns about a shortage of surgical masks across Australia, authorities in SA are resorting to novel as well as drastic solutions to secure supply in the face of coronavirus. Key points: There have been concerns about a shortage of face masks used to protect medical staff Adelaide company the Detmold Group has been contracted to make 145 million …

Sydney doctors claim they are being asked to reuse coronavirus face masks, sparking safety fears
4 years, 11 months ago

Sydney doctors claim they are being asked to reuse coronavirus face masks, sparking safety fears

ABC  

A row over safety has erupted at a Sydney hospital where some doctors treating suspected coronavirus cases claim they were told to re-use face masks. Key points: The doctors say they've been told to name and date used masks and put them in storage for later use The World Health Organisation advises against this practice when dealing with suspected COVID-19 …

The Race to Keep Health Care Workers Protected From Covid-19
55 years, 2 months ago

The Race to Keep Health Care Workers Protected From Covid-19

Wired  

The prognosis is grim. “We're all anticipating that the situation is going to get worse,” says Elissa Schechter-Perkins, an emergency room physician at Boston Medical Center. “Some of them have gone on to become confirmed cases of Covid-19.” Because the nurses and doctors attending to these patients didn’t immediately categorize them as coronavirus cases, she says colleagues wound up “completely …

Doctors fighting coronavirus want governments to reveal how low mask and gown supplies are
4 years, 11 months ago

Doctors fighting coronavirus want governments to reveal how low mask and gown supplies are

ABC  

Australia's top doctors have called on the federal and state governments to be transparent about how low the supplies of personal protective equipment — such as masks, gowns and gloves — actually are. Key points: Paul Torzillo, executive clinical director at Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, wants authorities to be upfront about PPE stock levels Melbourne GP Mukesh Haikerwal says …

Health workers running out of coronavirus masks, protective gear as doctors call for urgent action
4 years, 11 months ago

Health workers running out of coronavirus masks, protective gear as doctors call for urgent action

ABC  

Doctors are appealing for more urgent government action to boost supplies of personal protective equipment to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, with one medical supplier warning hundreds of hospitals are on the verge of running out of masks. Key points: Queensland's hospitals will run out of masks in "probably about a week", a clinician says The state's chief health officer …

Coronavirus: Face masks not recommended for healthy individuals, but essential for health workers and sick people
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus: Face masks not recommended for healthy individuals, but essential for health workers and sick people

ABC  

Coronavirus is now spreading in the Australian community. Face masks help stop sick people spread virus COVID-19 is an illness that is mostly spread via respiratory droplets — the little secretions we generate when we sneeze or cough. How to protect yourself Wash your hands with soap and water regularly and thoroughly; this means for at least 20 seconds Avoid …

What Nurses And Doctors Wear While Fighting The Coronavirus Pandemic
5 years ago

What Nurses And Doctors Wear While Fighting The Coronavirus Pandemic

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Staying home can be hard, but it’s not even an option for the health care workers and scientists on the frontlines of our global effort to thwart the COVID-19 pandemic. What Health Care Workers Should Be Wearing At Hospitals According to Saskia Popescu, a senior infection preventionist at Phoenix’s HonorHealth, tackling this disease requires “a lot of …

Coronavirus: Doctors warn UK hospitals running out of protective equipment for staff
5 years ago

Coronavirus: Doctors warn UK hospitals running out of protective equipment for staff

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. One hospital doctor said colleagues had been told to limit their use of surgical masks …

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