| Fears after polio fight pause for COVID-19 |
| Health experts fear that the planned global eradication of potentially-fatal polio has been delayed by COVID-19, and a resurgence of the condition could be felt in Australia. The coronavirus pandemic has diverted polio resources in more than 55 countries,... |
| COVID-19 a double blow for chronic disease patients |
| Date: October 23, 2020; Source: University of New South Wales; Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has escalated into a 'syndemic' for people with chronic illnesses, a new study analyzing data from low and middle-income countries shows. Share:. |
| Two NSW Police officers injured while arresting man in Sydney |
| A policeman has needed stitches to heal a gash in his head after allegedly being attacked by an accused robber in Sydney's southwest. The officer was allegedly bashed over the head with a police radio in Riverwood on Friday afternoon when a man they... |
| Pope met Australia envoy 'who had virus' |
| Pope Francis has been warned of potential exposure to COVID-19 after a Vatican diplomat in Australia was infected, media reports say. Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllana, the Holy See's ambassador to Australia, had a face-to-face meeting with Pope Francis at... |
