rona How can tech fight coronavirus? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 11:05:00 +1100 It’s a weird time in the world, but what role does technology play in the age of COVID-19? Also, forget roll call, schools could soon have facial recognition. And will it ever be possible to get conspiracy theories off YouTube? Guests: Nick Kwek, Technology Journalist & Filmmaker @NICKKWEK and Angharad Yeo, ABC television presenter, video game critic, technology journalist and entertainer @angharadyeo Full Article Computers and Technology Internet Technology Health Information and Communication Internet Culture
rona Russia, the Wily Man and corona By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 08:20:00 +1000 Compromises and working within Putin's Russia and the current state of COVID-19. Full Article
rona PNG and coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 07:30:00 +1000 PNG was already battling dangerous infectious diseases — tuberculosis and HIV. Now it has to fight coronavirus as well. Incredibly, so far there are only seven known cases of Covid-19 in the whole country, and no known deaths. Full Article
rona Sweden's unique approach to coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:45:00 +1000 Most of the world is locking down and spatial distancing - but in Sweden the powerful public health agency has steered the country down a very different path. Full Article
rona NASA considers this 80-year-old radio buff part of the astronaut family By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 06 Oct 2019 11:41:00 +1100 Not many people turn down job offers from NASA, but Tony Hutchison did. The 80-year-old has devoted himself to space operations from the radio shack in his home in regional South Australia. Full Article ABC South East SA southeastsa Human Interest:All:All Human Interest:People:All Science and Technology:All:All Science and Technology:Astronomy (Space):All Science and Technology:Astronomy (Space):Space Exploration Australia:All:All Australia:SA:Kingston Se 5275
rona 'Mum, are you worried about coronavirus?': Professor pens book to help kids understand By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 06:29:44 +1000 When Professor Anna Ralph's six-year-old daughter starting asking about COVID-19, the infectious diseases specialist decided to write a children's book about finding a cure. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Parenting Family and Children Community and Society
rona NT eases coronavirus restrictions on weddings, bars, gyms and funerals By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:07:33 +1000 From May 15, Territorians will be able to sweat it out at the gym, dine at a restaurants and get their nails done. And from June 5, they can get a tattoo or head to a nightclub. Full Article Health Diseases and Disorders COVID-19 Government and Politics Politics and Government Disease Control Disease Outbreak
rona Four ADF members who tested positive for coronavirus flown to Royal Darwin Hospital By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 07:58:52 +1000 Defence says it "proactively tested" members for COVID-19 in the Middle East after it was notified a number of locally engaged contractors had tested positive to COVID-19. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Health Policy Healthcare Facilities Community and Society
rona 'Uncharted territory': People hit the road as coronavirus restrictions are wound back By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 17:26:04 +1000 Northern Territorians are hitting the roads, pools and sportsgrounds in droves today, for the beginning of one of Australia's largest wind backs of coronavirus restrictions. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases Disease Control Disease Outbreak Police Laws
rona New Zealand's coronavirus response By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 17:30:00 +1000 New Zealand has aimed for elimination of SARS-CoV-2 — or as close as you can get. Full Article Health
rona Twin studies could help make sense of coronavirus impact By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:45:00 +1000 Twin studies allow researchers to study the impact of the environment, separate from genetics. Full Article Health
rona Cancer care and coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:37:00 +1000 An increase in the diagnosis of cancers and their subsequent treatment could get caught up in the potential widening of health disparities in the community as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article Health Healthcare Facilities Health Policy Diseases and Disorders Cancer Doctors and Medical Professionals Medical Procedures Medical Research
rona CPR in the time of corona By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 17:37:00 +1000 Surf Life Saving NSW has changed its recommendations for CPR, with a focus on chest compressions instead of mouth-to-mouth. Full Article Health
rona 'People will die': Country hospital fears it won't cope with coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 08:05:00 +1000 What does it take to prepare for a pandemic? Many hospitals around the world are already overwhelmed by patients infected with COVID-19. Australian doctors and nurses are bracing for something most of them have never faced before. In our country hospitals, resources are already stretched: beds are in short supply and there’s a greater proportion of older people. Preparation will, in many cases, be the difference between life and death. ABC National Regional Reporter Jess Davis takes us inside the Wimmera Base Hospital in Horsham, Victoria, as the team tries to prepare for the unimaginable. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics Doctors and Medical Professionals Medical Ethics Federal Government
rona Hotel Corona: How the pandemic could fix homelessness By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 08:05:00 +1000 People experiencing homelessness are being moved from the street and shelters into four-star hotels. The radical plan is meant to protect them from the pandemic and it's temporary. But as Hagar Cohen discovers, there are questions about what happens once the virus crisis is over. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Homelessness Mental Health
rona Trust in a time of coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 20:05:00 +1000 Trust is in short supply. Surveys have long indicated declining trust in institutions, and in political leaders. We are also suspicious of expertise, and of the experts who provide it. Faced with the threat of a pandemic, who can we trust? Full Article Disease Outbreak Disease Control Diseases Epidemics and Pandemics Government and Politics
rona After six days of no new cases, WA is moving closer to becoming coronavirus-free By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:41:46 +1000 WA has now posted six days in a row without a new case of COVID-19 after no new cases were recorded overnight, with 95 per cent of people who contracted the virus in the state now recovered. Full Article COVID-19 Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Diseases and Disorders Health
rona Western Australia has now gone a full week with no new coronavirus cases By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:56:13 +1000 Western Australia reports no new cases of COVID-19 overnight, marking a full week since its last positive test, with the Premier calling it an "amazing and incredible and terrific" result. Full Article COVID-19 Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Diseases and Disorders Health State Parliament States and Territories Government and Politics
rona Coronavirus forces AFL to ban fans, NRL goes ahead with crowds for round one By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:27:49 +1100 NRL fans will get to see games this weekend before the code heads behind closed doors and the AFL will not allow fans to games for the "foreseeable future". Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Sport Cricket Australian Football League NRL Rugby League Onedayseries Respiratory Diseases
rona Chief Health Officer defends call to ban Queensland Anzac Day flyover amid coronavirus crackdown By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:42:28 +1000 Queensland's Chief Health Officer refuses to budge on a decision criticised as "bureaucratic overreach" after an Anzac Day flyover is banned due to coronavirus restrictions, with the state recording another two cases. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Activism and Lobbying ANZAC Day Event Veterans Defence and National Security Defence Forces Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases
rona 'Calm before the storm': Expert's warning as coronavirus hits regional Qld unemployment By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:07:55 +1000 Unemployment in one Queensland region soars to more than double the state figure as an expert warns it's the 'calm before the storm'. Full Article Economic Trends Business Economics and Finance Government and Politics Unemployment COVID-19 Regional
rona 'Police will be around': Queensland will ease coronavirus restrictions, but home schooling remains By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 05:38:04 +1000 Queensland students won't return to school yet, despite calls for Year 11 and 12 classes to resume, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says as some coronavirus restrictions ease on Saturday. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Schools Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Family and Children Community and Society Family Education Activism and Lobbying
rona 'You just can't breathe': Learning to cope with anxiety brought on by coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:59:03 +1000 With many people struggling to adapt to social isolation and other issues associated with coronavirus, a growing number are turning to mental health services to help them cope with anxiety. Full Article Health Disease Outbreak COVID-19 Epidemics and Pandemics Lockdown Anxiety Mental Health
rona No new cases of coronavirus in Queensland as $4b wiped from revenue By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:28:38 +1000 Queensland continues to tackle the coronavirus pandemic head on with no new cases announced today, but the impact on the state's bottom line is not so healthy, with the Treasurer revealing a $4 billion hit to revenue. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Public Sector Budget Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases
rona Logie Awards cancelled due to coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:44:01 +1000 Logies organisers say the "challenges of COVID-19" have forced them to write off the 2020 Australian television awards, but "an even bigger event" will be held on the Gold Coast next year. Full Article COVID-19 Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Television Epidemics and Pandemics
rona Queensland MP apologises after 'street party' breaches coronavirus restrictions By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:03:22 +1000 Former Queensland shadow police minister Trevor Watts says it was a mistake to have "driveway drinks" with neighbours — caught by a police patrol — with officers alleging it was more like a "street party" that did not follow coronavirus physical distancing rules. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Government and Politics Health Policy Law Crime and Justice Laws Political Parties Social Distancing Community and Society Liberal National Party
rona Coronavirus could be a curse or a cure for political hopefuls By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 06:04:25 +1000 Annastacia Palaszczuk will use her handling of the coronavirus crisis as evidence she should be returned as Premier at the state election in six months. But it's likely this poll will be a referendum on the future, not a scorecard on the past. Full Article Public Sector Government and Politics State Elections Elections COVID-19 One Nation Minor Parties Liberal National Party Political Parties Alp Diseases and Disorders Health State Parliament Parliament Electoral System Activism and Lobbying Epidemics and Pandemics
rona 'Let's not mess it up': Queensland records no new coronavirus cases for second day in row By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 10:16:06 +1000 For the second day in a row, Queensland records no new COVID-19 cases, keeping the state's total at 1,033 ahead of restrictions easing tomorrow. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Social Distancing Community and Society Respiratory Diseases Healthcare Facilities Health Administration Activism and Lobbying
rona Coronavirus restrictions ease in Queensland, so what can and can't you do? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 08:06:29 +1000 Some of Queensland's coronavirus restrictions ease from this morning, allowing you to head outside your homes for "recreation" — but before you grab your blanket and some brie here's a list of what you can and can't do. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Human Interest People Activism and Lobbying Community and Society Social Distancing National Parks Retail Industry Business Economics and Finance Law Crime and Justice Laws Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases
rona Leukaemia diagnosis shocks student during coronavirus pandemic as private health fund considers covering treatment By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 08:12:12 +1000 Colombian student Angelo Romero, unable to fly home due to coronavirus, is receiving emergency treatment in a Brisbane hospital for a shock leukaemia diagnosis, concerned his private health policy won't cover it. Full Article Government and Politics Activism and Lobbying Human Interest People Leukaemia Diseases and Disorders Cancer Health Health Insurance Healthcare Facilities COVID-19 Community and Society Social Distancing
rona Abortion providers charter 'very expensive' private planes to regional Queensland during coronavirus crisis By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 08:17:12 +1000 Abortion service providers are left with chartering private flights to regional Queensland, saying infrequent schedules and short-notice cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic make flying commercial untenable. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Activism and Lobbying Community and Society Women Health Women's Health Rural Abortion Reproduction and Contraception Contraception Endometriosis Rural Women Respiratory Diseases Social Distancing Medical Procedures
rona Chilly start in Queensland as relaxed coronavirus restrictions kick in with cold snap By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 10:17:36 +1000 Some Queensland residents may find it too cold to enjoy the relaxed coronavirus restrictions that start today, as temperatures across in some areas in the state's south drop below zero. Full Article Weather Phenomena People Human Interest Laws Law Crime and Justice COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health
rona 'Don't mess this up': Queenslanders enjoy the sunshine as coronavirus restrictions ease By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 14:19:41 +1000 Queenslanders hit the waterways and public spaces on the first day of relaxed restrictions, with residents able to picnic or visit national parks for the first time in weeks. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Human Interest People Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Social Distancing Community and Society Respiratory Diseases Healthcare Facilities Health Administration Activism and Lobbying
rona Why do coronavirus sceptics continue to downplay the disease? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 08:48:18 +1000 As the global death toll from coronavirus continues to climb, a sizeable minority remains intent on downplaying the seriousness of the threat — with potentially dangerous consequences. Full Article Health Diseases and Disorders COVID-19 Government and Politics Federal Government Travel Health and Safety Health Policy
rona One new case of coronavirus in Queensland, but authorities unsure of source By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 13:01:04 +1000 There are now just 53 active cases of COVID-19 in the state, with the majority concentrated in the south-east. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Social Distancing Community and Society Respiratory Diseases Healthcare Facilities Health Administration
rona Police break up three house parties in 24 hours after coronavirus restrictions ease in Queensland By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 14:49:31 +1000 Queensland police shut down three house parties in the 24 hours after some coronavirus restrictions are relaxed and erect fencing at Burleigh Heads where large crowds were dispersed over the weekend. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Social Distancing Community and Society Respiratory Diseases Healthcare Facilities Health Administration Activism and Lobbying
rona 'It's really grim': Fears for iconic tourist town shut down by coronavirus travel restrictions By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 07:47:49 +1000 It was once a holiday destination favoured by US presidents and Hollywood starlets, but Port Douglas in Far North Queensland has turned into a ghost town due to coronavirus travel restrictions. Full Article Health Diseases and Disorders Travel and Tourism COVID-19 Lifestyle and Leisure Epidemics and Pandemics Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Social Distancing Community and Society Respiratory Diseases Activism and Lobbying
rona 'Magpies and quazzie': The quirky coping strategy Aussies are using to survive coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 09:52:29 +1000 Words like 'iso' and 'sanny' are slipping into every day vocabulary, as COVID-19 slang goes viral like, well, "the 'rona'. Experts say its creating a sense of community. Full Article Comedy (Humour) Social Media Internet Culture COVID-19 Popular Culture Quarantine - Medical Social Distancing Disease Outbreak Relationships Epidemics and Pandemics Poetry Academic Research
rona NSW won't follow Queensland and WA out of coronavirus lockdown By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 08:34:32 +1000 NSW's social-distancing shutdown will remain unchanged for the foreseeable future, despite just two new coronavirus infections being recorded yesterday and some other states relaxing their laws. Full Article Health Respiratory Diseases Diseases and Disorders COVID-19 Government and Politics Infectious Diseases (Other) State Parliament
rona Live: NSW Now: Premier's popularity soars in coronavirus pandemic, Bondi reopens for exercise By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:50:15 +1000 MORNING BRIEFING: The NSW Premier's leadership through the coronavirus crisis receives a 70 per cent approval rating, while Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama beaches reopen for exercise only. Full Article Disease Outbreak Health Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Aged Care Housing
rona Coronavirus 'miracle man' gets standing ovation as he is discharged from hospital By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:58:30 +1000 A 79-year-old "miracle man" blows kisses to the medical team at Dubbo Base Hospital and fights back tears as he heads home after making a full recovery from coronavirus. Full Article Health Disease Outbreak Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Healthcare Facilities
rona Another coronavirus fatality at Sydney aged care facility Newmarch House brings death toll to 12 By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:37:32 +1000 Anglicare Sydney, which operates the facility, says the past 24 hours had been "tragic", following the announcement of four deaths yesterday. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Respiratory Diseases Infectious Diseases (Other) Health Policy
rona What coronavirus lockdown is like for a family with compromised immunity By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:48:52 +1000 The Holmes family will continue staying home even after COVID-19 lockdown rules are relaxed — with good reason. Full Article Vaccines and Immunity Diseases and Disorders COVID-19
rona How a Western Sydney nursing home became one of the country's biggest coronavirus clusters By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:41:48 +1000 It started with a "scratchy throat", but now almost every day at Newmarch House brings another death — here's what we know about the nursing home at the centre of a massive coronavirus outbreak. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Respiratory Diseases Infectious Diseases (Other) Health Policy
rona Two new coronavirus cases in NSW, testing rates on the rise By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:06:57 +1000 NSW's total number of new COVID-19 cases increases by only two people, one day before some social-distancing restrictions in Australia's worst-affected virus state are eased. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Death Aged Care
rona 'Incredible outcome': Just five new coronavirus cases in NSW despite near-record testing By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 12:32:51 +1000 Health authorities in NSW carried out more than 8,800 tests yesterday, and they're delighted that only five came back positive. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Respiratory Diseases Infectious Diseases (Other) Health Policy
rona Four new coronaviruses cases in NSW, 14th resident dies at Western Sydney aged care home By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 09:44:34 +1000 Newmarch House records another death as cases there continue to climb, while more than 7,200 people were tested in NSW yesterday, the highest testing on a Saturday so far. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Death State Parliament Government and Politics
rona 'It did very much smack of prison': But Elizabeth Lane is asking how coronavirus has surged through Newmarch House By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 11:40:52 +1000 Elizabeth Lane says her mother, a Newmarch House resident, is a 'sitting duck' as the new COVID-19 cases continue to rise at the Western Sydney aged care home. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Respiratory Diseases Infectious Diseases (Other) Death Aged Care Community and Society
rona Leigh Sales on the coronavirus stories that moved her to tears By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 12:39:25 +1000 7.30 host Leigh Sales tells of the toughest part of her job, setting up a pop-up studio in her bedroom and the comfort of cake during coronavirus. Full Article Journalism ABC Television Broadcasting Diseases Disease Control Disease Outbreak
rona Live: NSW Now: Newmarch House to test all staff daily for coronavirus in bid to control outbreak By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 07:11:00 +1000 MORNING BRIEFING: The aged care facility in Sydney's west is stepping up measures to address an outbreak of coronavirus after a staff member worked six shifts with mild symptoms. Full Article Disease Outbreak Health Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other)