New daily record for COVID cases in Tasmania, but no patients in ICU
3 years, 3 months ago

New daily record for COVID cases in Tasmania, but no patients in ICU

ABC  

Tasmania has recorded 44 new COVID-19 cases, a daily record. In a statement, the Department of Health said 97.52 per cent of people over the age of 16 had received their first doses of vaccination, with 92.61 per cent at second dose. No positive results from exposure to RHH staffer In an update to news a staff member at the Royal Hobart Hospital was found to be COVID-positive on Christmas eve, authorities said all close contacts had so far returned negative tests. "As a precautionary measure, all patients who were present in the same place as the staff member during their infectious period are being managed as close contacts," the government said in a statement on Sunday. "These patients have all returned negative COVID-19 tests today, four or five days since any potential exposure.

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Urgent new Covid warning is issued to Australians as winter 'surge' looms
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Urgent new Covid warning is issued to Australians as winter 'surge' looms

Daily Mail  

Leading doctor said Aussies need to remain alert of virus Most Australians at a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from Covid do not have a plan in place with their GP if they get sick, according to new research. 'If someone you care about is at higher risk of serious illness - maybe an elderly parent, a neighbour, a …

The US Center for Disease Control proposes to scrap its five-day COVID-19 isolation recommendations. What are the rules in Australia?
1 year, 1 month ago

The US Center for Disease Control proposes to scrap its five-day COVID-19 isolation recommendations. What are the rules in Australia?

ABC  

Americans testing positive for COVID-19 will no longer be told to stay home for five days under new rules proposed by the Center for Disease Control, local media has reported. While isolation is no longer a legal requirement, Australians who test positive for COVID-19 should also avoid "high-risk settings" like hospitals and care facilities for at least seven days "or …

Agra reports 2 new Covid-19 cases, 1 hospitalised
1 year, 2 months ago

Agra reports 2 new Covid-19 cases, 1 hospitalised

India Today  

Two more people have been tested Covid-19 positive in Agra, officials said on Monday. According to officials, the health department has increased testing and made testing kits available at the various Private Health Centres and Community Health Centres in the district and the facility for genome testing of the viral strains will also become available in Agra soon. Earlier on …

Caution Issued on CT Thorax Scan for Covid-19
1 year, 3 months ago

Caution Issued on CT Thorax Scan for Covid-19

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Issuing a caution, a circular from the health department on Thursday said unnecessary exposure to CT is not desirable. Minister for Health and Family Welfare Services Dinesh Gundu Rao on Thursday stated that as many as 5,000 random tests a day have been conducted across the State and positivity rate of Covid-19 continues to be low. “We are taking …

COVID-19 | Kerala reports about 300 new cases as infections continue to rise in the State
1 year, 3 months ago

COVID-19 | Kerala reports about 300 new cases as infections continue to rise in the State

The Hindu  

Kerala accounted for about 87% of the total number of active cases of COVID-19 infections reported across the country as on December 21. About 300 fresh infections and three deaths have been reported in the 24 hours ending 8 a.m on December 21, according to estimates by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Increase in tests Senior officials …

As cases rise in Kerala, Tamil Nadu to keep a close watch on COVID-19 situation
1 year, 3 months ago

As cases rise in Kerala, Tamil Nadu to keep a close watch on COVID-19 situation

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu is monitoring the COVID-19 situation in the light of a rise in fresh cases in neighbouring Kerala. Senior doctors of major government hospitals in the city said there were no COVID-19 cases at the institutions. Suresh Kumar, consultant, Infectious Diseases, Apollo Hospitals said, “Six months ago, there were nil COVID-19 cases. Elderly persons with co-morbidities are requiring intensive …

Marginal rise in COVID-19 cases in Ernakulam
1 year, 3 months ago

Marginal rise in COVID-19 cases in Ernakulam

The Hindu  

The district has reported a slight uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases. The authorities said there was no need to panic as the marginal increase came in view of the increase in number of tests conducted over the past two weeks following reports of a spike in the number of positive cases across the State. “After a lull of …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 5 months ago

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week, as reported on Friday, October 27, 2023. Source: ACT Health New South Wales New South Wales's new COVID-19 reporting process now works on a seven-day rolling average system, as per the federal government's national reporting site. Source: NT Health Queensland Queensland's …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 5 months ago

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week, as reported on Friday, October 20, 2023. Source: ACT Health New South Wales The state has recorded 1,541 new COVID-19 cases, up from last week's total of 1,332. Source: NT Health Queensland Queensland's new COVID-19 reporting process now works on a …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 6 months ago

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week, as reported on September 29, 2023. Source: ACT Health New South Wales The state has recorded 2,232 new COVID-19 cases, down from last week's total of 2,333. Source: NT Health Queensland Queensland has recorded 77 new average daily COVID-19 cases in …

UK Covid cases rise amid waning immunity
1 year, 8 months ago

UK Covid cases rise amid waning immunity

The Telegraph  

Official figures for Covid cases in the UK have crept up in recent weeks because of waning immunity and bad weather keeping people indoors, according to experts. Its records show that 3.7 per cent of 4,403 respiratory specimens were identified as Covid, compared with 3.6 per cent of 4,535 cases two weeks earlier. The Zoe Health Study, which takes its …

COVID-19 data shows early signs of an increase in cases
1 year, 8 months ago

COVID-19 data shows early signs of an increase in cases

Salon  

Emerging data suggests that COVID-19 cases in the U.S. are on the rise again for the first time since January 2023, though the uptick is relatively small so far. Overall, COVID cases have been on a steep decline since January, but available data shows this trend is starting to reverse. Elsewhere in the world, many countries are also enduring prolonged …

Respiratory syncytial virus cases are rising in Australia — how is testing done?
1 year, 8 months ago

Respiratory syncytial virus cases are rising in Australia — how is testing done?

ABC  

The words "respiratory syncytial virus" don't exactly roll off the tongue, but the initials "RSV" have been on a lot of lips of late. "Respiratory syncytial virus is spread through coughing and sneezing, and there's quite a bit around at the moment, so we do encourage people to do what they can to minimise the risk." University of South Australia …

No more covid-19 updates by Telangana health department
1 year, 9 months ago

No more covid-19 updates by Telangana health department

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The state health department has stopped issuing the daily Covid-19 bulletin for over three weeks now, following a May 5 declaration by the World Health Organisation that Covid-19 was not more a global health emergency. The last bulletin was on May 19, when there were 24 active cases, 13 recovered cases and a recovery rate of 99.5 per cent, …

Coronavirus Updates: Dip in Covid-19 cases, India records 5,874 fresh infections
1 year, 11 months ago

Coronavirus Updates: Dip in Covid-19 cases, India records 5,874 fresh infections

India TV News  

Coronavirus Updates: India on Sunday logged 5,874 fresh infections with 8,148 recoveries in the last 24 hours. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 3.31 per cent while the weekly positivity was pegged at 4.25 per cent. The active cases now comprise 0.11 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.71 …

COVID-19: India witnesses over 10,000 new cases, highest in nearly 8 months
1 year, 11 months ago

COVID-19: India witnesses over 10,000 new cases, highest in nearly 8 months

Firstpost  

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.42 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was 4.02 per cent. The active cases now constitute 0.10 per cent of the total infections New Delhi: India on Wednesday recorded a single-day rise of 10,158 new COVID-19 cases – highest in nearly eight months, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said. The …

COVID-19 update: India reports over 10,000 fresh cases in last 24 hours | DETAILS
1 year, 11 months ago

COVID-19 update: India reports over 10,000 fresh cases in last 24 hours | DETAILS

India TV News  

COVID-19 update: India recorded a single-day rise of 10,158 coronavirus cases, highest in nearly eight months, according to the Union Health Ministry data. Delhi Corona cases UPDATE: Delhi's single-day COVID-19 cases count breached the 1,000-mark for the first time in over seven months on Wednesday, while the positivity rate stood at 23.8 per cent, according to data shared by the …

Reasons Behind The Recent Surge in Covid-19 Cases Across States
1 year, 11 months ago

Reasons Behind The Recent Surge in Covid-19 Cases Across States

News 18  

A total of 5,335 Covid-19 cases were in the last 24 hours till 8am on Thursday, as per the official data from the Union Health Ministry. It was 20% higher than the total number of cases reported on April 5 and marked the highest daily surge since September 2022. Srinath Reddy, former president of the Public Health Foundation of India, …

India records 1,590 fresh Covid-19 cases, highest in 146 days
2 years ago

India records 1,590 fresh Covid-19 cases, highest in 146 days

India Today  

India’s tally of active coronavirus cases has risen to 8,601, with 1,590 new cases logged on Friday. This is the highest number of cases recorded in 146 days, the Union health ministry said. ADVISORY FOR ALL STATES Amid a gradual rise in daily Covid-19 cases, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday that the XBB.1.16 subvariant of Omicron might be …

Covid-19: India logs 1,300 fresh cases in single day, active tally climbs to 7,605
2 years ago

Covid-19: India logs 1,300 fresh cases in single day, active tally climbs to 7,605

India TV News  

The single-day of 1,300 fresh cases of Covid-19 after 140 days today with active cases at 7,605, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The daily positivity was recorded at 1.46 per cent while the weekly positivity was pegged at 1.08 per cent. The active cases now comprise 0.02 per cent of the total infections, while the …

COVID-19: India reports 796 fresh cases in last 24 hours, active cases cross 5,000 after 109 days
2 years ago

COVID-19: India reports 796 fresh cases in last 24 hours, active cases cross 5,000 after 109 days

India TV News  

COVID-19 update: India recorded a single-day rise of 796 coronavirus infections today, while the number of active cases surpassed 5,000 after 109 days, according to Union health ministry data. Active cases data: The number of active cases has increased to 5,026, comprising 0.01 per cent of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 98.80 per cent, according …

4 Australian tourists test Covid positive in Rajasthan, India sees 618 fresh infections, 5 deaths
2 years ago

4 Australian tourists test Covid positive in Rajasthan, India sees 618 fresh infections, 5 deaths

India Today  

India reported 618 fresh Covid-19 cases and five deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the data shared by the Union health ministry. Meanwhile, four Australian tourists were kept under observation at Rajasthan University of Health Sciences hospital in Jaipur as a precautionary measure after they tested Covid positive. Data shared by the health ministry show there are 15 …

Christmas Covid infections spiked to highest level since summer
2 years, 2 months ago

Christmas Covid infections spiked to highest level since summer

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Just shy of 6,000 people entered English hospitals with coronavirus in the week to 2 …

Latest COVID-19 surge appears to be mostly infecting Australians who have not had the disease before
2 years, 2 months ago

Latest COVID-19 surge appears to be mostly infecting Australians who have not had the disease before

ABC  

The latest COVID-19 outbreak appears to be largely sweeping through Australians who have not yet had the disease. Key points: Only 20 per cent of recently detected cases in the ACT are reinfections The data suggests past infection is a partial defence against prevailing strains of the disease Reinfection remains a greater risk for older and chronically ill people Only …

Covid News Updates: Random Tests Begin at All Airports; Mock Drill Across Hospitals in States, UTs Tomorrow to Check Preparedness
2 years, 3 months ago

Covid News Updates: Random Tests Begin at All Airports; Mock Drill Across Hospitals in States, UTs Tomorrow to Check Preparedness

News 18  

Covid News Updates: Amid a steep rise of Covid cases in China and many other countries in the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked people to be vigilant and take precautions against the viral disease. The Centre had said RT-PCR test would be made mandatory for passengers from China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand and asked states …

Covid hospital total dips slightly, but new infections could be back on the rise
2 years, 3 months ago

Covid hospital total dips slightly, but new infections could be back on the rise

NL Times  

Hospitals in the Netherlands recorded a 3 percent decrease in the number of patients with Covid-19 being treated as in-patients. Data from the RIVM showed a similar stabilization in the number of hospitalizations related to Covid-19 during the last calendar week. There was also a 5 percent increase in the number of people who tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, …

Drop in Covid patient total ends after weeks of falling figures; Infections still low
2 years, 4 months ago

Drop in Covid patient total ends after weeks of falling figures; Infections still low

NL Times  

The number of patients with Covid-19 fell consistently since reaching a peak of 1,237 on 19 October, but that decline has halted for the moment. Similar figures were released by the RIVM, which showed an 8 percent increase in Covid-19 hospitalization during the last calendar week to 324 in total. Some 5,155 people tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus at …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
2 years, 4 months ago

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week, as reported on Friday, November 18, 2022. A new COVID-19 vaccine will be available to Australian adults as a third and fourth booster from New South Wales has entered its fourth COVID-19 wave after a sharp spike in new cases, Chief …

Cruise ship with 800 Covid-19 patients arrives in Sydney, Australia
2 years, 4 months ago

Cruise ship with 800 Covid-19 patients arrives in Sydney, Australia

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nearly one in four guests …

A new COVID-19 wave is here. But are the case numbers real, and what can we really learn from them?
2 years, 4 months ago

A new COVID-19 wave is here. But are the case numbers real, and what can we really learn from them?

ABC  

Australia is now seeing the start of a new wave of COVID-19 infections, driven in part by new sub-variants of Omicron. "It could be 50 per cent more, 100 per cent more, even 200 per cent more," said Professor Adrian Esterman, chair of biostatistics and epidemiology at the University of South Australia. Professor Esterman said the available data showed a …

Number of Covid-19 hospital patients down by nearly half after recent peak
2 years, 4 months ago

Number of Covid-19 hospital patients down by nearly half after recent peak

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The number of people in hospital in England with Covid-19 …

COVID-19 cases start to rise again in South Australia, in line with new wave predictions
2 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19 cases start to rise again in South Australia, in line with new wave predictions

ABC  

The number of new COVID-19 cases in South Australia has jumped by more than 1,000 over the past week, as experts warn another wave of infection is starting across the country. Key points: The number of COVID-19 cases in South Australia has risen to 3,797 over the past week This rise is in line with predictions of a new wave …

Almost two-thirds of Australians — including children — have had COVID-19, blood study suggests
2 years, 4 months ago

Almost two-thirds of Australians — including children — have had COVID-19, blood study suggests

ABC  

New research suggests almost two-thirds of Australians — including children and adolescents — have now had COVID-19 with authorities warning Australia is about to enter "the next COVID-19 wave". Key points: Evidence of infection was detected in 65 per cent of adult blood samples, up from 46 per cent in June and 17 per cent in February According to official …

Dutch Covid infections fall 22% to lowest point in 4 weeks; Hospital total declining
2 years, 5 months ago

Dutch Covid infections fall 22% to lowest point in 4 weeks; Hospital total declining

NL Times  

The number of new coronavirus infections diagnosed in the Netherlands over the past seven days fell to the lowest point in four weeks, the Dutch public health institute RIVM said on Tuesday. Also, during the last calendar week, 5 percent of people surveyed by the RIVM reported having symptoms of Covid-19, down from 5.4 percent the previous week. Covid hospital …

COVID-19: India reports 2,756 fresh cases in last 24 hours, active cases come down to 28,593
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19: India reports 2,756 fresh cases in last 24 hours, active cases come down to 28,593

India TV News  

COVID-19: India reports 2,756 fresh cases in last 24 hours, active cases come down to 28,593 COVID-19: The total active cases in India have decreased to 28,593, the health ministry data showed on Sunday. Highlights According to ICMR, 89,69,87,772 samples have been tested up to October 8 for COVID-19 The daily positivity rate on October 9 was recorded 1.15 per …

Covid update: India sees rise in infections; active cases further decline
2 years, 6 months ago

Covid update: India sees rise in infections; active cases further decline

Live Mint  

India has reported rise in infections with 4,272 new cases in the last 24 hours, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The active cases comprise 0.09 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 98.72 per cent, the health ministry said. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 1.35 per …

India reports 5,910 fresh COVID-19 cases, active cases decline to 53,974
2 years, 6 months ago

India reports 5,910 fresh COVID-19 cases, active cases decline to 53,974

Firstpost  

The active cases comprise 0.12 per cent of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 98.69 per cent, the health ministry said New Delhi: With 5,910 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,44,62,445, while the active cases declined to 53,974, according to the Union Health Ministry …

Australia's COVID-19 winter wave has eased. Here's how households are managing as spring arrives
2 years, 6 months ago

Australia's COVID-19 winter wave has eased. Here's how households are managing as spring arrives

ABC  

When routine COVID-19 rapid tests detected the virus in Emma Missen's two young daughters last month, she was worried. Deakin University epidemiology chair Catherine Bennett said the data suggested both that there was some testing "fatigue" and people had learnt to use COVID tests "well". Professor Bennett said as the wave continued to wane, measures like reducing the isolation period …

India reports 7,591 fresh COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours, active cases reduce to 84,931
2 years, 7 months ago

India reports 7,591 fresh COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours, active cases reduce to 84,931

India TV News  

Highlights India recorded 7,591 new Covid cases in the past 24 hours. Covid 19 cases today: India recorded 7,591 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours. According to the data shared by the Union Health Ministry on Monday, the total recovery rate reached at around 98.62 per cent and total recoveries data reached to 4,38,02,993. The …

New South Australian COVID-19 modelling shows next wave of cases coming in November
2 years, 7 months ago

New South Australian COVID-19 modelling shows next wave of cases coming in November

ABC  

South Australia will face another COVID wave in November as immunity wanes, according to the latest modelling released by SA Health. Key points: There have been fewer than 1,000 new COVID-19 each day in South Australia A new wave is expected in November The Health Minister says the modelling does not take into account any new variants But following a …

Daily Covid-19 cases below 15,000 mark, India logs 14,092 new infections
2 years, 7 months ago

Daily Covid-19 cases below 15,000 mark, India logs 14,092 new infections

Live Mint  

After witnessing upward journey in daily Covid-19 cases, India on Sunday recorded 14,092 new infections in the past 24 hours, according to Union Health Ministry data. The recovery rate is 98.54%, while the daily and weekly positivity rate currently stands at 3.69% and 4.57% respectively. The city reported 2,031 new cases with a positivity rate of 12.34%, according to the …

Queensland COVID-19 cases and deaths remain high, but hospital caseload falls
2 years, 8 months ago

Queensland COVID-19 cases and deaths remain high, but hospital caseload falls

ABC  

Queensland has recorded another 8,209 new COVID-19 cases in the latest reporting period and 19 virus-related deaths, but there's been a fall in the number of people in hospital. Key points: One person in their 50s, four in their 70s, six in their 80s, seven in their 90s and one person over 100 died in the past 24 hours The …

Australia's Covid-19 hospitalizations hit record high | Top global Covid updates
2 years, 8 months ago

Australia's Covid-19 hospitalizations hit record high | Top global Covid updates

Hindustan Times  

The global Covid tally is nearing 567 million, with around 6,376,503 deaths. The World Health Organization in its latest update said that cases increased in Europe, Americas, Western Pacific, South East Asia, while there was a drop in Eastern Mediterranean and Africa. However, the figures reported to the United Nations health body did not include data from Australia where Australians …

New SA COVID-19 modelling predicts more cases and hospitalisations, school mask push
2 years, 8 months ago

New SA COVID-19 modelling predicts more cases and hospitalisations, school mask push

ABC  

New COVID-19 modelling predicts more than 400 South Australian adults may need hospitalisation for the virus in the next week as new daily cases peak at 7,000. Key points: Three people with COVID-19 have died in South Australia New modelling shows a higher peak in hospitalisations and cases Schoolchildren will be encouraged to wear masks The number of people currently …

Australia sees record COVID-19 cases, hospital admissions due to Omicron variants, influenza as nation's hospitals struggle
2 years, 8 months ago

Australia sees record COVID-19 cases, hospital admissions due to Omicron variants, influenza as nation's hospitals struggle

ABC  

In what feels like a repeat of 2020, demand in hospitals from flu and COVID-19 cases has threatened to "outstrip supply" as thousands of sick healthcare workers become part of the record-breaking statistics around the nation. Here's what SA reported on Monday: 4,053 new cases 306 patients in hospital, 11 of them in ICU, and none requiring ventilation Two further …

COVID-19 patients fill regional Queensland hospital beds as surgery warning issued
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 patients fill regional Queensland hospital beds as surgery warning issued

ABC  

Almost half of Queensland's current COVID-19 hospitalisations are in regional parts of the state, new Queensland Health data has revealed. Key points: 427 of Queensland's 907 COVID-19 hospitalisations are in regional parts of the state Seven of those are in intensive care, compared to six in the Brisbane area Queenslanders urged to wear a mask in public and ensure vaccines …

Hospitals bring back Covid restrictions on patients and visitors
2 years, 8 months ago

Hospitals bring back Covid restrictions on patients and visitors

Daily Mail  

Hospitals in New South Wales are already implementing their own Covid mandates despite no official orders from government. Dr Ashford said the current situation is 'more serious now than ever' and urged the government to move quickly on implementing new measures There is also widespread outrage over the federal government's decision to scrap pandemic leave payments and free RAT tests …

SA COVID-19 numbers set to peak as BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants make up majority of cases
2 years, 8 months ago

SA COVID-19 numbers set to peak as BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants make up majority of cases

ABC  

The BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants now make up more than half of the COVID-19 infections recorded in South Australia, which is resulting in a surge of cases that is close to peaking. Key points: The dominance of the BA.4 and BA.5 strains is resulting in more reinfections Cases are expected to peak in three days A new vaccination hub has …

Premier Mark McGowan labels WA's rising number of COVID-19 cases in hospital 'concerning'
2 years, 8 months ago

Premier Mark McGowan labels WA's rising number of COVID-19 cases in hospital 'concerning'

ABC  

WA Premier Mark McGowan says the rising tally of people with COVID-19 who are being admitted to hospital in the state is "concerning", as the number trends towards a record high. Key points: Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5 are driving the rising hospital numbers Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5 are driving the rising hospital numbers The Premier has had no …

COVID-19 cases in Queensland hospitals likely to pass 1,000, CHO says, as isolation rules change
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 cases in Queensland hospitals likely to pass 1,000, CHO says, as isolation rules change

ABC  

The number of people hospitalised with COVID-19 in Queensland is likely to exceed 1,000 in coming weeks, the highest number of the pandemic so far, health authorities say. Key points: More than 2,300 Queensland health staff are off work due to COVID-19 Isolation rules around the COVID reinfection period cut from 12 weeks to four weeks Queensland CHO John Gerrard …

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