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NSW Health
Study Claims Influenza Could Adversely Affect Pregnant Women
However, bird flu transmission to humans is rare.
More than 50,000 NSW Government Health Workers Receive a Pay Rise
The pay rise will apply to allied health roles, admin staff, cleaners, scientists, psychologists, security officers, admin staff, security officers, and more.
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Ends for Health Workers in NSW
However, high-risk and new staff are still required to take one dose of the seasonal flu vaccine to be ‘considered compliant.’
Legionnaires’ Disease Warning Issued for Sydney Residents
As a precautionary measure, the department has organised cooling towers in the area to be disinfected and cleaned.
Equipment and Stock Shortages A Blight on NSW Health System: Inquiry
Basic issues like stock and equipment management are weighing down the work of nursing staff at the state’s major hospitals.
New COVID-19 ‘Wave on Wave’ Variant Hits Australia’s 2 Most Populous States
Victorian health authorities issued a health alert for the Omicron Variant, sub-lineage BA.2.86.
Case Numbers for ‘Deadly’ Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Increase in NSW, Australia
Former deputy chief medical officer Dr. Nick Coatsworth says the spike may be seasonal.
NSW to Spend $6.8 Million to Crack Down on Illegal Vape Sellers
“Vapes contain dangerous chemicals which can seriously impact a person’s health,” said the NSW health minister.
Certainty for Temporary Health Workers in NSW Budget
1112 health workers will have their jobs secured following the NSW government’s decision to set aside $572 million for them.
