The Science Behind COVID-19 Variants: From Kraken to Pirola The Need for Unofficial Nicknames In the world of COVID-19, new variants continue to emerge, causing confusion and challenges in communication. The World Health Organization (WHO) devised a letter system to name these variants, aiming to avoid stigmatization and travel bans associated with place names. However, […]
National Healthcare Epidemiologist who led Australia through COVID dies aged 70 Renowned Epidemiologist Passes Away Mary-Louise McLaws, a prominent epidemiologist and trusted voice who led Australia through the COVID-19 pandemic, has sadly passed away at the age of 70 after a long illness. McLaws, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in January 2022, died […]
Travel News Australia: Australia‘s Pandemic-Inspired Love Affair with Australia May Be Over The Decline of Domestic Tourism in Australia The passionate love affair that Australians have had with their own country during the pandemic seems to be cooling off. Domestic tourist operators have reported a decline in the number of travelers choosing to explore their […]
Novo Nordisk extends U.S. supply curbs on weight-loss drug Wegovy Overview Novo Nordisk, a Danish pharmaceutical company, has announced that it will continue to restrict the supply of its weight-loss drug, Wegovy, to the United States until at least 2024. This decision comes as the company struggles to meet the skyrocketing demand for the drug, […]
Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis: From Rivals to Partners A Star-Studded Love Story Both Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis are superstar soccer players in their own right. Kerr hails from Australia, while Mewis represents the United States. For years, they have been fierce rivals on the soccer field, competing against each other at the highest […]
Flu Vaccine Uptake is Down, and Experts Say COVID ‘Fatigue’ and Cost-of-Living are to Blame A recent report has revealed that the flu vaccine uptake in Australia has decreased compared to the same time last year. Health professionals attribute this decline to a combination of COVID “fatigue” and the rising cost of living. According to […]