Close them when community transmission is high, open cautiously when it is low, according to epidemiologists.
But experts have warned against abruptly stopping their medication as a result.
As COVID-19 claims more Australian lives and authorities consider longer and harsher lockdown restrictions, newsGP speaks with a leading researcher about the prospect of a vaccine.
Excessive alcohol consumption, traumatic brain injury and air pollution have been added to existing risk factors.
Much as come to light since the world became aware of COVID-19.
As case numbers continue to spike, a new RACGP resource is designed to guide the establishment and ongoing management of COVID-19 respiratory clinics.
The plasma of recovered patients could be an additional therapy for people with the virus.
The test detects stomach, oesophageal, colorectal, lung and liver cancer.