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Shoppers queue outside wearing face masks because of COVID-19

COVID-19, IVF, nutrition: here are some of our most read medicine stories of 2020

07 Dec 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic dominated headlines on the UNSW Newsroom this year, but readers also wanted to know more about research in other health areas.

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Blaming the ‘worried well’ for long COVID testing queues won’t help anxious South Australians. This will

20 Nov 2020

Clear messaging about who needs to get tested is better than stigmatising people who are understandably worried about their health.

Fear of going out? Here's how Melburnians can manage anxiety when returning to 'normal'

02 Nov 2020

It's helpful to remember you're in an unusual situation with no perfect map of how to cope, or a 'right' or 'wrong' way to get through it.

From scary pumpkins to bridal bling, how masks are becoming a normal part of our lives in Australia

30 Oct 2020

A year ago, face masks were a rarity in Australia. But social researchers say there is evidence of a growing acceptance of this simple object.

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COVID-19 a double blow for chronic disease patients

23 Oct 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has escalated into a ‘syndemic’ for people with chronic illnesses, a new UNSW study analysing data from low and middle-income countries shows.

Melburnians will soon be able to have 2 visitors per day. It's far riskier than an exclusive bubble

21 Oct 2020

A previous version of Melbourne's COVID roadmap flagged an exclusive bubble between two households. The new plan allows residents to have two adult visitors per day, which is far riskier.

COVID spurred action on rough sleepers but greater homelessness challenges lie ahead

19 Oct 2020

Australia found shelter for more than 33,000 rough sleepers and other homeless people during the pandemic, but a coming surge in homelessness demands a comprehensive national housing strategy.

Do cloth masks work? Only if you machine wash them after use, researchers say

09 Oct 2020

A new publication from researchers at UNSW Sydney recommends daily washing of cloth masks to reduce the likelihood of contamination and transmission of viruses like SARS-CoV-2.

The budget assumes a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available next year. Is this feasible?

07 Oct 2020

A group of 28 vaccine researchers said we might have a vaccine by late-2021, though it could take until well into 2022.

Daniel Andrews flags a quick easing of Melbourne's restrictions. But cases are still in the 'red zone'

24 Sep 2020

The Premier said Melbourne's restrictions could be eased more than expected on Monday. But from an outbreak-management perspective, we should be careful of easing too soon.

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