Sharyn Ghidella

10 News First Queensland Presented By Sharyn Ghidella Starts Monday 2 September – As spring breathes new life into Queensland, Network 10 is bringing a fresh season of news coverage to viewers across the state. Starting Monday, 2 September, respected journalist, trusted newsreader and proud Queenslander, Sharyn Ghidella will deliver the 10 News First 5.00pm bulletin live from Channel 10’s Brisbane studios.

Eligible Queenslanders not vaccinated for COVID-19 are “reckless”, according to the state’s new chief health officer who also believes the virus could put a strain on hospitals “for some years” yet. John Gerrard, an infectious diseases expert with 30 years’ experience, has taken up the role ahead of what’s like to be the Queensland’s most challenging time in the pandemic. Borders will open to interstate COVID-19 hotspots in under a week.

Brisbane researchers say they are within reach of finding a cure for COVID-19 but need donations to accelerate the research. In lab testing, two drugs have stopped Coronavirus in its tracks and a clinical trial on humans is ready to begin. Watch the video above Renowned RBWH Infectious Diseases Physician Professor David Paterson who is overseeing the research said the drugs are “effective” but they are yet to determine whether “one is better than another”.