Testing for respiratory pathogens

Consider testing for other respiratory pathogens in addition to COVID-19 in persons who present with respiratory illness.

Ear and body piercing aftercare product linked to infection risk

New South Wales Health has reported ear and body piercing-related infections caused by the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Carbon monoxide and gas heater safety update

Any gas heater has the potential to leak carbon monoxide into the indoor living area.

Poisonous mushrooms growing in Melbourne

Poisonous mushrooms including Death Cap mushrooms and Yellow-staining mushrooms are currently growing around Victoria.

Congenital Syphilis in Victoria

Victoria continues to experience an upsurge in syphilis.

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Melbourne Current Conditions

Temperature: 10.0°C
Dew Point: 5.8°C
Relative Humidity: 75%
Wind Speed: 13.0km/h
Wind Gusts: 25.9km/h
Wind Direction: NW
Pressure: 1013.9hPa
Rain Since 9AM: 4.2mm

Melbourne Forecast

Friday:

Mostly Sunny. Cool.
7 - 14

Saturday:

Passing Showers. Decreasing Clouds. Cool. Breezy.
7 - 13

Sunday:

Afternoon Clouds. Cool.
6 - 15

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