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Patients with COVID-19 shouldn't have to die alone. Here's how a loved one could be there at the end

  • Written by Melissa Bloomer, Associate Professor, Nursing, Deakin University
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While the number of new COVID-19 cases in Victoria continues to trend downwards, we’re still seeing a significant number of deaths from the disease.

The ongoing outbreaks in aged care, and the fact community transmission is continuing to occur, mean it’s likely there will be many more deaths to come.

As a result of strict...

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