This really has been such a Herculean effort by all concerned: examiners, ANZCA staff, and of course the examinees! Go well.

1. Not all N95s are the same! Fluid resist (FR) vs non FR 2. 3M advise all N95s meet our standards, protect in AGPs 3. BUT, if risk facial contamination by body fluids in high risk covid19 pt, need FR mask as part of airborne PPE 4. ANZCA flow diagram still applies per usual

Please see updated ANZCA PPE statement/flow diagram. Incorporating national high level expertise, as single benchmark best practice. Designed to allow for local modification by local expert advice, depending on epidemiology/resources. A thousand thanks to the many who contributed

Continuation of non-urgent elective surgery undermines social isolation and exposes patents and healthcare workers to infection, consumes our already short supplies of PPE and medicines, and reduces time needed for staff to undertake upskilling in COVID procedures.

Good news from Scott Morrison regarding suspension of elective surgery, exceptions being Cat1 and urgent Cat 2. Thanks to the College's, Societies and individuals who have all lobbied for this. Still much to do.

Congratulations Albert, and thank you for so generously making this available for all to use, in seven languages! We are once again reminded of the professionalism and contributions of our FANZCAs in Hong Kong. You are a wonderful ambassador for both HKCA and ANZCA. Thank you.

Really difficult decision yesterday on #ASM20PER. To @DebenhamEd @nolanmcdonnell and every member of the ROC know how much we value, respect & honour your work and your dignity in this tough time. The College celebrates and thanks you. . .and a huge shout out to @anzca events

I am #GenerationEquality. Today is IWD2020 and I want to show my support for #diversity and gender equality. I've signed the @ANZCA panelpledge as part of our broader commitment to gender #diversity and equity at every forum.#EachforEqual

ANZCA has cancelled the Medical Vivas on Saturday 14 March due to evolving #COVID. Written Exam still proceeding as planned. I acknowledge the difficulties of this situation for all concerned. Updates continuing at bit.ly/2wtitip.

ANZCA welcomes the release by @Ahpra of the results of the Medical Training Survey, the first national study of #doctors in training in Australia. @ANZCA trainees rate their clinical #anaesthesia and #painmedicine supervision and teaching very highly. bit.ly/31yOTUi

Kia ora to our friends and colleagues in New Zealand/Aotearoa. Happy Waitangi Day!

With devastation and health impact of bushfires and other extreme weather events, ANZCA Council has revised Climate Change statement, recognising public health emergency, calling on govt for decisive action. Thanks to all those who contacted our college.bit.ly/37VP5yZ

Congratulations to Dr W John Russell, AM. Wonderful contributor, researcher, mentor and teacher to so many colleagues (including me). Well done John. All richly deserved.

Our thoughts, respect and admiration to our colleagues in New Zealand, dealing with disaster in the most compassionate manner. Your professionalism is once again an inspiration to us all, and a great comfort to your patients, and the community.

On #HumanRightsDay and every day, @ANZCA supports the rights of others in our work as doctors, and we will continue to advocate and work towards improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.#respect #principles #dignity bit.ly/38a7iJG #StandUp4HumanRights

As doctors, I believe we need to strive to ensure that all people have access to appropriate health care. Please consider signing this open letter to our Federal Government. doctorsmakechange.org.au/

Congratulations Paul. Thanks for being such a wonderful ambassador for our profession, for our college, and for our country!