It is probable that this estimate is significantly lower, as there has been a decrease in the number of individuals undergoing testing and reporting compared to earlier stages of the pandemic. However, indications point towards certain regions in Australia facing another surge of COVID cases.
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The emergence of JN.1 is an evolutionary ‘step change’ in the COVID pandemic. Why is this significant?
Ever since its detection in August 2023, the JN.1 variant of COVID has rapidly spread across various regions. It has gained significant prominence in Australia and globally, fueling a substantial surge in COVID cases in numerous regions over the past year. Discover more by delving into the details.
When to open: the Australian border debate
Now that Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program is underway, people are asking when will the international borders reopen?
To be or not to be vaccinated: expert advice for practices on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
With up to 30% of Australians indicating that they won’t be getting the COVID-19 vaccination, what can we do to address vaccine hesitancy?
Are the Other People that Live in the Same House as These Hotel Quarantine Staff also first to be Vaccinated?
Dr. Normal Swan explains why at first instance it will just be hotel quarantine workers who will be immunised and not their household members.
How Do Vaccines Work? Dr Norman Swan
Dr Normal Swan explains the way vaccines work. He discusses the controlled introduction of the virus or illness we wish to immunise again, in order to allow our bodies to produce the necessary anti bodies to fight it when the full virus gets into our system.
What Do You Say to Anti-Vaxxers? Dr Norman Swan
Dr Normal Swan discusses the difference between anti-vaxxers and those who are merely hesitant to get vaccinated. The former appear to have a belief system not inline with scientific evidence while the latter are simply people who have educated, intelligent questions they want answered before getting a vaccination. He also covers some of the common questions asked by the latter.
What Vaccines Did Australia Choose for the Treatment of Coronavirus? Dr Norman Swan
In this video Dr Normal Swan explains the various vaccine under production, how they work and which one Australia will most likely choose and why.
Will We Need The Covid-19 Vaccine Yearly? Dr Norman Swan
Dr Norman Swan explores the likelihood and unlikelihood of needing annual vaccination against Corona Virus.
What Are the Vaccines being used in Australia? Dr Norman Swan
Informative video about the various corona virus vaccines currently underway, including the Chinese and Russian research. Dr Normal Swan explains the two main methods used by scientists to activate our antibodies to fight against the virus.