Courageous and Thought provoking piece Jacqueline Maley⁩ on the impact of twitter abuse, its “cruelling effect on debate and transparency” and the importance of “flexible thinking” and “good faith” in public discourse.. smh.com.au/culture/celebr…

Important US data. Ive found it really helpful to quote these figures to my hesitant patients and help them with decision making on vax. Makes sense to many people.

More key data from UK. Vaccines work and 2 doses AZ or Pfizer effective against hospitalisation. gov.uk/government/new…

Great interview on Current Affair by Prof Margie Danchin about vaccination. Balanced, knowledgable and informative.

A terrific message. “For all of us”

With our great cath lab team doing a high risk scovid case in lockdown. Reflected that despite being stressed/tired, our HCWs are very adaptable in so many difficult situations. Healthcare 2021 is very different. Full vax, preparation, planning and ppe making a big difference.

There’s been many questions on this. Here is some good information for people who are household contacts of a Primary Close Contact. ⬇️ coronavirus.vic.gov.au/what-do-if-you…

These Victorian Department of Health graphics illustrate the spread of primary close contacts and red zone arrivals across Victoria. Almost a third, or 5177 of 15,800 PCCs linked to the current outbreaks are spread throughout regional Vic. That’s why the lockdown is likely to remain statewide.

Amazing statistic Sandro. Definitely helping at a time of unprecedented ED demand as well. Important lessons for our future.

Really interesting article about vaccines and risk perception by Liam Mannix. Helpful to frame discussions with our pts. theage.com.au/national/worri…

Were you at Prahran Market on Saturday? The following new Tier 1 exposure sites were recently added online: 📍South Yarra: Prahran Market, 163 Commercial Rd on 17 July between 9.40am - 11.15am

Of 43 people in ICU in Sydney, 42 are unvaccinated. The last has had one dose only. Please get vaccinated, when eligible. Vaccines not only protect you against the worst disease outcomes, they also reduce spread and protect others. #covid19aus

Really important study from UK. Vaccination with both vaccines available in Aus reduced household transmission (which is a high risk and major cause of community spread) nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

Clinicians: Don’t miss your chance to lead the direction of our clinical networks. EOIs close 9 August for our coordinating committees for critical care, infection, maternity and newborn, paediatric and renal (more to come) bit.ly/3lvbhtL

Amazing Victorians! Thx to everyone in our community and the huge team keeping us safe. Keep getting tested and vaxed. theage.com.au/national/victo…

AMAZING work Western Health and to the local community for turning up to get tested and vax. Staff and community in the West have been at the front line more than once in the last 18 months. Thanks so much from all Victorians. Again.

Really important data from the usa. Get vaxed people. Please. “More than 99.99% of fully vaccinated people have not had a severe breakthrough case, CDC data suggests” edition.cnn.com/us/live-news/c….

My beautiful dad passed away today. A skilled and kind surgeon, a leader and mentor to many. A loving father and grandad. A brilliant wit, generous and hilarious. Respected by all. A true gentleman to the end and always an inspiration to me.

I am overwhelmed by so many kind messages and recollections of my Dad.Thankyou.I will never forget it. My thoughts and love to everyone who has lost someone - so much missed time together,lonely suffering and limited life celebrations. Let’s all keep looking after each other.