SearchUPDATE 5 February 2020 - Novel Coronavirus 2019 nCoV
Since the last PHN email alert sent on 31 January 2020 there has been an update to the definition of a suspected case and a close contact.
UPDATE 3 FEBRUARY: Coronavirus Webinar with Dr Penny Hutchinson, Darling Downs Health Public Health Unit
UPDATE: Dr Penny Hutchinson from Darling Downs Health's Public Health Unit has provided an important update regarding the novel coronvirus (DATED Monday, 3 February 2020)
Latest News: Novel Conronavirus (2019-nCoV) - 31 January 2020
This page provides the latest information about the Novel Conronavirus (2019-nCoV).
NEW INFORMATION 28 January 2020 Novel Coronavirus Public Health Alert
An update from the Queensland Health Communicable Diseases Branch on the novel coronavirus
Public Health Alert Update: Pneumonia Cluster in Wuhan China
The Communicable Diseases Branch has provided an update on the new coronavirus cluster in Wuhan, China.
Keep the STS address book up to date
Queensland Health's digital address book for secure messaging If you have moved practice during the new year it is important that Queensland Health is kept up to date. The STS address book allows GPs to receive results and correspondence electronically and is vital to access QHealth Viewer.
Digital Health January Update 2020
This month's digital health update includes information about GP smart referrals, healthdirect Video Call platform, an innovation in aged care 2019 position statement from the AMA and implementing My Health Record into private specialist practices.
Number change for urgent public health after hours assistance
As of the 20th January 2020, there will be a new contact number for the Darling Downs public health physician on call for urgent public health assistance.
RACGP Qld Council strategic planning meeting
The RACGP QLD Faculty Council is holding a strategic planning meeting early in 2020. In order to provide true representation of the members, they are welcoming contributions and concerns regarding any current issues affecting RACGP members or thoughts of the future direction of the RACGP.
