Reusable face masks for vulnerable Victorians
Hot off the press – important announcement from DHHS for all Victorian. The Department of Health and Human Services will be distributing 2.1 million reusable face masks to: > Vulnerable Victorians> Aboriginal Victorians; and> Workforces who come into direct client contact and deliver Victorian Government funded health and human services to a range of vulnerable […]
The effect of physical distancing.
Where to buy a mask
I know there has been a lot of interest in where to buy a mask in recent days. With the help of Ethical Clothing Australia, I’ve put together this list of ethical, Australian-made masks to buy online. Please comment below if you know of any local stores that I should include in the list. Masks […]
Face coverings: whole of Victoria
From today on, if you live or work within metropolitan Melbourne or Mitchell Shire, you must wear a face covering whenever you leave your home, unless an exception applies. A face covering needs to cover both your nose and mouth. It could be a face mask or shield. We anticipate these advice will soon be […]
Get tested. It’s not about YOU!
Let’s say you woke up with a terrible cough, a fever, and severe body aches. Immediately, we recommend you to get tested and unfortunately, you’re diagnosed with COVID-19. For the last two weeks, you’ve been unaware that you were infected and you’ve ignored “the rules.” You’ve gotten together with some close friends for pizza, had […]
COVID-19 is a multi organ disease
At first we thought it was only a ‘lung’ related condition, now we know this virus affects us from head to toes. Many symptoms are not respiratory related. Let’s stay vigilant, any symptoms unexplained, please come and speak to our doctor. A COVID19 test can be arranged. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-0968-3.pdf
Mask and physical distancing.
We welcome Dan Andrews announcement regarding the use of mask as mandatory in hot spots in Melbourne. Residents in Metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire will be required to wear face coverings in public from Wed night or risk a fine, as Victoria extends its state of emergency by another four weeks. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-19/victoria-coronavirus-cases-climb-masks-become-mandatory/12470424 Mask wearing […]
Flu Vaccine
The flu vaccine was delivered much earlier this year. All of us were a bit uneasy about it for scientifically we know flu vaccines only last for 3-4 months, just to cover the flu sessions. There has been lots of discussion about if second flu jab was necessary. We have been following the flu cases […]
Government new restriction on Telehealth
From next Monday 20/7/2020 on, Telehealth rebate could only be applied to patient who has physically been seen in our clinic in the last 12 months. This is to stop the pop-up internet clinics providing sub-standard care to our patients as well as making sure all our patients have an ongoing relationship with our GPs. […]
COVID19 tips – Masks
Just in case you are wondering how to properly wear a surgical mask vs a fabric mask. Here are the advice from WHO. If you have any questions or would like to be taught how to properly put on and dispose these masks, please feel free to make an appointment to see our doctors at […]
