Melbourne GP @DrMukeshH warns that when it comes to #COVID19 measures, we might be getting too complacent. #TheDrum. "I don't think the gravity seems to have sunk in that we are not anywhere else apart from on the on the edge of a cliff here." Source: ABC the Drum https://twitter.com/i/status/1283201704083591168

Dr Mukesh Haikerwal, a former AMA President, has consistently called out the supply issue that has plagued GPs in the state and across the country since the start of the pandemic. The respiratory clinic set up at Dr Haikerwal’s practice in Altona North, in the city’s southwest, is currently testing around 120 patients a day for COVID-19. Although the practice managed to procure some face masks and gowns, supply from the National Medical Stockpile and the state government had been "patchy" and wasn't enough to cover the practice's testing needs. Source: Australian Doctor https://www.ausdoc.com.au/news/gp-turns-homemade-ppe-combat-patchy-supply

Source: ABC 730 https://www.facebook.com/ABC730/videos/3608447992502711/

Heath officials in the six Victorian coronavirus hotspots will today begin going door to door to reinforce health guidelines. https://www.facebook.com/9NewsMelbourne/videos/899124103924917/

The first GP clinic in Victoria to set up a drive-though testing centre for COVID-19 is in danger of closing down. Dr Mukesh Haikerwal, who runs the Altona North clinic, says staff are being “trashed and thrashed” and the clinic is struggling to deal with an influx of people clambering at the doors to get tested. Read more and listen at 3AW.

    #QandA is live and discussing #coronavirus with @richardmcolbeck, @SenKatyG, @billbowtell, @DrMukeshH and @sammostyn https://t.co/5M7a5JPfvY— QandA (@QandA) March 16, 2020