26 February Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Australia February 26, 2020 By Danielle Cranefield Announcement, Department of Health 0 The Australian Commonwealth Government, Department of Health has recently updated advice for health workers regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) originating in Wuhan, China. To manage patients that may be affected, the Department of Health has provided updated Information Sheets for Health Care and Residential Care Workers as well as interim advice and recommendations for the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). View Information Sheet for Health Care and Residential Care Workers View Interim advice on non-inpatient care of persons with suspected or confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) View Interim recommendations for the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during hospital care of people with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) For the latest information on Coronavirus (COVID-19), please visit the Department of Health website Related Articles Update on novel coronavirus in Australia Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - Chief Health Officer Update Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - 3 March Update ATAGI: Australian Immunisation Handbook Updates New coronavirus items - MBS Quick Guide Update Updates under the National General Practice Accreditation Scheme: COVID-19 announcement AAPM HR Advisory COVID-19 Update Comments are closed.