Telehealth Rebates Extended
The National Rural Health Alliance, the peak body for rural health in Australia, has welcomed the Federal Government’s expansion of Medicare rebates for telehealth consultations until March 31 next year.
One New Case In Qld
One new confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported in Queensland on Thursday – a healthcare worker linked to the Ipswich Hospital cluster.
COVID-19 Restrictions Relax
COVID-19 restrictions in the South Burnett have been relaxed back to the level which existed prior to the recent Toowoomba scare.
‘Too Early To Relax’
Health Minister Dr Steven Miles has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic has not peaked globally – despite there being no new cases to report in Queensland for the second day in a row.
31 Active Cases In Qld
There are now 31 active cases of COVID-19 in Queensland following the confirmation of three new cases on Saturday and two on Friday.
No New Cases Reported
There were no new cases of COVID-19 reported in Queensland on Thursday however Queensland Health released an updated list of contact tracing alerts.
Eight Cases Added To Tally
Eight new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Queensland on Wednesday – the largest daily number since the latest cluster began in mid-August.
Medical Students Go Bush
Record numbers of university students are heading to rural and remote areas to build a career in health, according to a new report.
Two More Cases Confirmed
Two new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Queensland on Monday, taking the number of active cases in the State to 27.
Another Nurse Tests Positive
Two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Queensland on Sunday, including a 32-year-old nurse at Ipswich Hospital.
One New Case Reported
Queensland Health reported one new case of COVID-19 on Saturday, a woman aged in her 60s living on Russell Island.
900 NSW Patients A Week: MP
More than 900 patients from NSW have been treated in Queensland hospitals every week during the pandemic.
COVID-19 Figures ‘Promising’
Two new cases of COVID-19 in Queensland were confirmed by Health Minister Dr Steven Miles on Thursday morning.
Confused About COVID-19 Terms?
Confused by some of the terminology you are hearing in all the COVID-19 updates by politicians and medical officers?
Two More Cases Confirmed
Two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Queensland were announced on Wednesday.
Three New Cases In Qld
Three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Queensland on Tuesday but only two of the people were infected locally.
No Lockdown For Cherbourg
COVID-19 restrictions introduced on Monday will not see the Cherbourg community go into lockdown again, but visitors from pandemic hot spots are not being encouraged.
Chance To Chat About Issues
Ten South Burnett residents with low to mid-range mental health issues will now have the opportunity to have regular chats with pre-graduate psychology students in a unique partnership.
Hospital, Aged Care Restrictions
The COVID-19 directions in the South Burnett and Cherbourg also mean new restrictions for visitors at hospitals, aged care centres and disability accommodation providers.
Restrictions To Last At Least 14 Days
COVID-19 restrictions in the South Burnett – which started at 8:00am on Monday – are likely to remain in force for at least a fortnight.
