Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout commences
23 February, 2021Australia's vaccine program kicked off at the start of this week, with the country's most vulnerable community members first off the block to receive the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine.
DiDi supports vaccine rollout via free trips for frontline workers
19 February, 2021Rideshare service DiDi has launched a new service — DiDi Vaccinate — which will provide free trips to frontline workers to assist in the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in Australia.
Partnership delivers smart, reusable PPE solutions
15 February, 2021RFiD Discovery and Welspring have partnered to offer high-quality, reusable and trackable protective garments for frontline healthcare workers.
Long-lasting infection-control solution now available in Australia
12 February, 2021SurfaceWise2, a hospital-grade disinfectant that makes surfaces hostile to germs for up to three months, has been launched in Australia by Allied BioServices.
Russian Sputnik vaccine demonstrates 91.6% efficacy
08 February, 2021Preliminary results from the Russian COVID-19 phase 3 vaccine trial suggest that the two-dose vaccine regimen is 91.6% efficacious against symptomatic COVID-19.
Aus biotech company supplies at-home COVID-19 tests to US
05 February, 2021 by Lauren DavisQueensland-based company Ellume has announced a US$231.8 million (AU$302.7 million) agreement to accelerate domestic US production of its COVID-19 home tests.
Novavax vaccine demonstrates 89.3% efficacy
03 February, 2021Novavax has announced that its protein-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate has demonstrated a vaccine efficacy of 89.3% in a Phase 3 clinical trial conducted in the UK.
Monash innovation reduces risk of COVID in healthcare workers
29 January, 2021A Monash University study reveals that a simple ventilated headboard hood can stop SARS-CoV-2 from spreading between patients and healthcare workers on hospital wards.
TGA approves Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine
25 January, 2021The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, COMIRNATY.
GPs to take lead role in COVID-19 vaccine rollout
14 January, 2021The RACGP has welcomed government confirmation that GPs will be at the forefront of Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Monash researchers outsmart superbug
13 January, 2021Researchers have discovered how to revert antibiotic resistance in one of the most dangerous superbugs: Acinetobacter baumannii — responsible for up to 20% of infections in ICUs.
Experts comment on early COVID vaccination rollout
08 January, 2021Australia's coronavirus vaccine rollout will be brought forward to next month, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison saying the first groups are expected to receive the jab in mid-to-late February.
Con-Serv Antimicrobial range
01 January, 2021Con-Serv has partnered with Biomaster to introduce a range of antimicrobial products, including showerheads, shower hoses, sliders and aerators.
Candida auris — a fungus with attitude
01 January, 2021Multidrug-resistant C. auris is an important emerging pathogen which demands attention and action when identified in the healthcare setting.
