Tasmania's COVID-19 messaging evolves, with onus shifting to public for contact track and trace
3 years, 2 months ago

Tasmania's COVID-19 messaging evolves, with onus shifting to public for contact track and trace

ABC  

In October, half of Tasmania was sent into a three-day COVID-19 lockdown because of one infected man's 18-hour incursion into the suburbs. Two months later with about 200 active cases in the state, Tasmania's Public Health director Mark Veitch tells a COVID briefing that two cases do not have clear links to other known cases, news which might have, months earlier, been the top news item of the day. The dialling back of government intervention — which includes the onus shifting onto Tasmanians who test positive to COVID-19 to notify their workplaces and household and close contacts — has been welcomed by Deakin University epidemiology chair Catherine Bennett, who described it as a "sensible step". "You reach a point where you can't contact trace quickly enough, because your numbers are so high … it's better if people can notify their contacts immediately, they're given the information they need to work out when they might have been infectious and can do that work." A month from now, after the Christmas and New Year's parties are just Instagram memories and the case numbers climb into the hundreds, likely thousands, the message from government might need another round of adjusting.

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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, 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 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 …

Tasmanian government hoses down concern over hospital strain as Facebook rant goes viral
2 years, 2 months ago

Tasmanian government hoses down concern over hospital strain as Facebook rant goes viral

ABC  

Tasmanian nurses and healthcare staff are being recalled from holiday leave and backfill workers are urgently being sought from other parts of the system to cope with significant staff shortages at major public hospitals. Key points: Royal Hobart Hospital was at "code yellow" this week, which signals an internal emergency A government minister said issues at Hobart's hospital were due …

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 …

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 …

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 …

New COVID-19 subvariants triggering 'fourth wave' in Tasmania, health experts warn
2 years, 8 months ago

New COVID-19 subvariants triggering 'fourth wave' in Tasmania, health experts warn

ABC  

With daily new COVID-19 case numbers up near 2,000 again, Tasmanians could be forgiven for thinking they were back in March when the BA.2 strain of Omicron was beginning to run rampant through the state. Tasmania yesterday recorded 1,700 new cases, taking the total number of active cases to 8,201, with the public health director stating the island is in …

COVID-19 density and capacity restrictions in Tasmania to be scrapped from Friday
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19 density and capacity restrictions in Tasmania to be scrapped from Friday

ABC  

Tasmania will do away with density and capacity limits from all settings come midnight this Friday. Key points: Premier Jeremy Rockliff said there would be "no limitations on the number of people that can attend" events The Premier said mask requirements in some settings would remain, but "we'll have more to say in the coming weeks" According to Public Health, …

Western Australia's COVID-19 cases in hospital surge past 300 amid calls for restrictions to be reintroduced
2 years, 10 months ago

Western Australia's COVID-19 cases in hospital surge past 300 amid calls for restrictions to be reintroduced

ABC  

Peak medical groups have renewed their calls for the West Australian government to reinstate public health measures, warning of a "system collapse" from the state's current trajectory of COVID-19 hospitalisations. Key points: Western Australia's number of COVID-19 hospital cases remains manageable, according to the Health Minister Western Australia's number of COVID-19 hospital cases remains manageable, according to the Health Minister …

South Australia records 4,856 new COVID-19 cases amid jump in testing
2 years, 11 months ago

South Australia records 4,856 new COVID-19 cases amid jump in testing

ABC  

There have been another three COVID-linked deaths in South Australia, which on Wednesday reported 4,856 new cases of the virus — about 1,400 more than Tuesday. Key points: There are 247 people in hospital with the virus The latest three people to die were women aged in their 50s, 80s and 90s The number of current active cases is 26,486 …

Active cases and hospitalisations fall in South Australia, as 4,986 new infections recorded
2 years, 11 months ago

Active cases and hospitalisations fall in South Australia, as 4,986 new infections recorded

ABC  

The number of South Australians currently suffering from COVID-19 has dropped by almost 1,500 from yesterday, as hospitalisations fall to 220. Key points: South Australia recorded 4,986 new infections on Wednesday Hospitalisations have fallen by 12 from yesterday The Premier said the ramping crisis was "far from over" Two people — a woman in her 80s and man in his …

SA records three COVID-linked deaths on eve of state election, pre-polls at record high
3 years ago

SA records three COVID-linked deaths on eve of state election, pre-polls at record high

ABC  

A man in his 20s and a woman in her 40s are among three people to die with COVID-19 in South Australia, as the state records 4,274 daily cases on the eve of the election. Key points: South Australia has recorded 4,274 new COVID-19 cases on the eve of the state election More than a quarter of eligible South Australians …

COVID updates: All the coronavirus news from around Australia
3 years ago

COVID updates: All the coronavirus news from around Australia

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of what's happening in COVID-19 news across Australia. Tasmania Another person has been admitted to intensive care with COVID-19, bringing the state's total number of cases in ICU to five. Tasmania has recorded 1,167 new cases overall and known active cases in the state have risen to 5,975, but the numbers are still below the January …

Tasmania records 927 COVID cases, three in ICU, as national cabinet meets to discuss return-to-school plans
3 years, 2 months ago

Tasmania records 927 COVID cases, three in ICU, as national cabinet meets to discuss return-to-school plans

ABC  

Tasmania has recorded 927 new COVID cases and one more patient in intensive care, for a total of three. Key points: Active cases in Tasmania are dropping The state government is expected to reveal more of its back-to-school plan this afternoon The Mersey Community Hospital is now at escalation level three after a COVID outbreak in a ward There are …

Australians Warned As Covid Cases Rise, Asked To Brace For More Deaths
3 years, 2 months ago

Australians Warned As Covid Cases Rise, Asked To Brace For More Deaths

News 18  

Australia should brace for more COVID-19 deaths for the next few weeks, authorities said on Wednesday, as record infections fuelled by the Omicron outbreak overwhelmed health systems forcing Victoria to raise its emergency status for hospitals. “We have seen and we will continue to see deaths, mostly in older people, mostly in people with other chronic diseases,” Chief Health Officer …

Changes to COVID management system as NT feels the brunt of rising case numbers
3 years, 2 months ago

Changes to COVID management system as NT feels the brunt of rising case numbers

ABC  

In the space of a few short weeks, a jurisdiction once known for being largely untouched by COVID has started regularly recording case numbers well into the hundreds. Key points: A four-day "lockout" is set to be replaced with a vaccine pass system today The NT government says COVID cases will also be notified with an automatic text Businesses say …

Australia's COVID numbers surge amid Djokovic fallout
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia's COVID numbers surge amid Djokovic fallout

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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Australia saw another day of …

Tasmania records 751 new cases of COVID-19 as authorities warn of surge
3 years, 2 months ago

Tasmania records 751 new cases of COVID-19 as authorities warn of surge

ABC  

Tasmania has recorded 751 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, as health authorities warn the true number of active cases is likely much higher than what is being reported. Key points: Tasmania has recorded 751 new cases of COVID from nearly 3,000 PCR tests conducted One person has been admitted to hospital for COVID-related complications but is not in …

COVID-19 taking toll on Tasmanian hospital staff, with approval sought for close contacts to keep working
3 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19 taking toll on Tasmanian hospital staff, with approval sought for close contacts to keep working

ABC  

The Royal Hobart Hospital is reeling from Tasmania's coronavirus outbreak, with staff saying Omicron is having a "diabolical" impact on rostering and services. Key points: The number of Royal Hobart Hospital staff with COVID has climbed to 50 but there has been no hospital transmission The RHH wants staff who are close contacts to continue working Emergency department patients seeking …

South Australia records 3,493 new COVID-19 cases, protester tackled after Premier's media conference
3 years, 2 months ago

South Australia records 3,493 new COVID-19 cases, protester tackled after Premier's media conference

ABC  

South Australia has set another daily COVID case record, with SA Premier Steven Marshall announcing 3,493 new infections at a media conference that concluded moments before a man was tackled to the ground. Key points: South Australia will soon give close contacts of confirmed cases free rapid antigen tests RATs have been hard to find on shelves and the Premier …

Tasmania records 702 new cases of COVID-19, as Health Minister suggests 2,000 cases per day likely soon
3 years, 2 months ago

Tasmania records 702 new cases of COVID-19, as Health Minister suggests 2,000 cases per day likely soon

ABC  

Tasmanians should prepare themselves for 2,000 COVID cases a day in the weeks ahead but the health system is prepared for such an outcome, Health Minister Jeremy Rockliff says. Key points: Tasmania has recorded 702 new cases of COVID, marking a new daily record for the state One person is in hospital being treated for COVID complications Testing clinics are …

Australia PM Morrison Upbeat As New Coronavirus Wave Grips Country
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia PM Morrison Upbeat As New Coronavirus Wave Grips Country

News 18  

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday said his country’s health system can cope with the new wave of coronavirus infections as Victoria state reported a record number of new cases and hospitalizations surged in New South Wales. New South Wales, Australia’s most populous state, saw a slight decline in case numbers from a record 22,577 on Saturday to 20,794 …

Tasmania records 466 new COVID cases amid complaints about lack of testing capacity
3 years, 2 months ago

Tasmania records 466 new COVID cases amid complaints about lack of testing capacity

ABC  

Tasmania has detected a record 466 new daily COVID infections, as people report struggling to get a COVID test and Public Health switches to automated surveys of confirmed cases. Key points: Tasmania has recorded 466 cases of COVID from 1,950 tests There are 25 COVID cases so far from Party in the Apocalypse, with thousands of attendees asked to monitor …

SA reports 2,552 new COVID-19 cases, 94 people in hospital
3 years, 2 months ago

SA reports 2,552 new COVID-19 cases, 94 people in hospital

ABC  

South Australia has reported 2,552 new cases of COVID-19 and the number of people in hospital has risen to 94. Key points: The Premier said South Australia had a record number of symptomatic tests on Sunday While cases and hospitalisations have risen, there were no deaths reported and nobody is on a ventilator There are 90 people in SA's prisons …

Tasmania records 404 new COVID cases, total of 1,219 active cases
3 years, 2 months ago

Tasmania records 404 new COVID cases, total of 1,219 active cases

ABC  

Tasmania has recorded 404 new COVID infections, taking the number of active cases in the state to 1,219. A total of 316 cases are being treated through the COVID@home program, 60 are in community case management facilities and the rest are either still being assessed for those programs or have declined help to manage their symptoms and isolation. In data …

Tasmania records 428 new COVID cases, but none in ICU
3 years, 2 months ago

Tasmania records 428 new COVID cases, but none in ICU

ABC  

Tasmania has recorded its largest jump in COVID-19 cases, with 428 new cases in the state — but no people are being treated in intensive care. Key points: More than 85 per cent of all active cases in Tasmania are aged under 50 More than 60 per cent of active cases are aged between 20 and 39 The Premier says …

Covid Australia NSW records incredible Covid surge with 22,577 cases but only 901 people in hospital
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid Australia NSW records incredible Covid surge with 22,577 cases but only 901 people in hospital

Daily Mail  

NSW kicked off 2022 with another record new number of 22,577 Covid cases but the surge has slowed while Victoria numbers continue to rise with 7,442 new cases. NSW kicked off 2022 with another record new number of 22,577 Covid cases but the surge has slowed while Victoria numbers continue to rise with 7,442 new cases Saturday's figures in NSW …

Australia's leaders to consider single, uniform definition of a COVID-19 close contact at national cabinet
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia's leaders to consider single, uniform definition of a COVID-19 close contact at national cabinet

ABC  

A single, nationally-consistent definition of a COVID-19 close contact will be presented to the nation's leaders today, as health authorities seek to recalibrate their response to the fast-spreading Omicron variant. Key points: Leaders will consider making the definition of a close contact someone who spent more than four hours with an infected person The AMA president says that's a bad …

Baby with COVID-19 dies in South Australia, state records 1,374 new cases
3 years, 2 months ago

Baby with COVID-19 dies in South Australia, state records 1,374 new cases

ABC  

A COVID-positive child under the age of two has died in South Australia. Key points: A child under the age of two who was COVID-positive has died South Australia has recorded 1,374 new cases of COVID-19 There are still 37 patients in hospital, including four in intensive care Premier Steven Marshall said the case will be referred to the coroner, …

NT sets new daily record of 37 COVID cases after Chief Minister says it is on top of Omicron
3 years, 2 months ago

NT sets new daily record of 37 COVID cases after Chief Minister says it is on top of Omicron

ABC  

The Northern Territory has today recorded 37 new COVID-19 cases, its highest daily total in the course of the pandemic. Key points: Health Minister Natasha Fyles says the growing number of COVID-19 cases is disappointing but transmission is still low No new public health measures have been announced Chief Minister Michael Gunner this morning said the current restrictions are working …

What is the new national definition of a close contact? And what were the rules before?
3 years, 2 months ago

What is the new national definition of a close contact? And what were the rules before?

ABC  

National cabinet has agreed on what defines a person as a close contact of a COVID-19 case. Now Prime Minister Scott Morrison says a close contact will be someone who has spent four hours or more with a confirmed case in a household or household-like setting, such as a residential care facility. In Western Australia, the government says a close …

COVID updates: National cabinet agrees on new close contact definition, states break case records again
3 years, 2 months ago

COVID updates: National cabinet agrees on new close contact definition, states break case records again

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of what's happening in COVID news across Australia. Queensland records 2,222 new cases There are 29 people receiving treatment for COVID-19 in the state's hospitals. South Australia records 1,374 new cases, COVID positive baby dies A COVID-positive child under the age of two has died in South Australia as the state recorded 1,374 new cases on …

Tasmania reaches 300 active COVID cases after setting new daily record of 55 cases
3 years, 2 months ago

Tasmania reaches 300 active COVID cases after setting new daily record of 55 cases

ABC  

An aged care home is in lockdown after a worker tested positive, as Tasmania posts a daily record of 55 new COVID-19 cases. Key points: Resort, gyms, a dental surgery and a music festival have been added to Tasmania's exposure site list Authorities say there have been 55 new COVID cases detected in the previous 24 hours Tasmania and the …

Queenslanders crowdsource COVID-19 contact tracing as state scales back exposure site listings
3 years, 2 months ago

Queenslanders crowdsource COVID-19 contact tracing as state scales back exposure site listings

ABC  

As Queensland shifts to only publishing COVID-19 exposure sites of "most concern", some residents are taking it into their own hands to alert each other of possible exposures. Key points: As Queensland stops publishing every COVID-19 exposure site, some residents are crowdsourcing updates Queensland requires people to check in at many venues but the state's app does not alert people …

New Darwin exposure sites, NT government criticised for handling of COVID-19 information during Christmas period
3 years, 3 months ago

New Darwin exposure sites, NT government criticised for handling of COVID-19 information during Christmas period

ABC  

A restaurant in the inner Darwin suburb of Stuart Park has been named a close contact exposure site, while people who visited venues from the CBD to the rural area have been advised to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Key points: Exposure sites have been listed in the city, inner and northern suburbs, and at Coolalinga Health groups and the …

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 …

South Australia records 688 new COVID-19 cases, eight people in hospital
3 years, 3 months ago

South Australia records 688 new COVID-19 cases, eight people in hospital

ABC  

South Australia recorded 688 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. Mr Marshall said while the Omicron variant was less severe, authorities were "very concerned" about the "significant increase in transmissibility over every other variant that has been considered before". Mr Marshall asked South Australians to "conduct their Christmas celebrations in a COVID-safe way" including holding events outside and adhering to …

SA records 198 new COVID-19 cases amid concerns about exposure site delays
3 years, 3 months ago

SA records 198 new COVID-19 cases amid concerns about exposure site delays

ABC  

South Australia has recorded 198 new cases of COVID-19 — another daily record for the state. Concerns about delays in naming exposure sites Chief Public Health Officer Nicola Spurrier and the Premier have defended SA Health's delay in publicly listing COVID-19 exposure sites, as venues continue to be added more than a week after a case visited them. The hotel …

Australia Covid-19: Scott Morrison rules out new lockdowns despite rising cases and Omicron fears
3 years, 3 months ago

Australia Covid-19: Scott Morrison rules out new lockdowns despite rising cases and Omicron fears

CNN  

CNN — For two years, Australia avoided the worst of the coronavirus pandemic thanks to strict border controls and prolonged lockdowns. On Tuesday, the country’s most populous state reported its highest new daily caseload of the pandemic, and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison called an emergency National Cabinet meeting to discuss the rising infections. The World Health Organization said on …

Australia's New South Wales sets daily COVID case record
3 years, 3 months ago

Australia's New South Wales sets daily COVID case record

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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The premier of Australia’s most …

NSW Covid cases: State reports 804 new cases of virus
3 years, 3 months ago

NSW Covid cases: State reports 804 new cases of virus

Daily Mail  

NSW has reported 804 Covid cases in the past 24 hours in an extraordinary surge in case numbers. A 'pingdemic' of health alerts has meanwhile forced thousands into isolation as the state opens up to the rest of the world, with almost two million Covid alerts issued by Service NSW over the past fortnight. Between November 29 and December 13 …

Tasmania's medical and pathology services prepare for COVID influx ahead of state's reopening
3 years, 3 months ago

Tasmania's medical and pathology services prepare for COVID influx ahead of state's reopening

ABC  

Machines hum quietly in the background of the pathology laboratory in the Royal Hobart Hospital as workers focus on screening samples for COVID-19. Key points: Tasmania will reopen its border on December 15 to fully vaccinated people It is estimated 90 per cent of COVID-positive patients will be cared for at home Some hospitals have recruited new staff, opened new …

COVID-19 hotspots risk grows for regional Queensland amid calls for more people to get vaccinated
3 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 hotspots risk grows for regional Queensland amid calls for more people to get vaccinated

ABC  

When it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations, Brisbane West is leading the charge, but some Queensland regions are falling behind — and an infectious disease expert warns it is not a question of if, but when, the Delta strain spills into the state. Key points: Health experts warn the Delta strain of COVID-19 will find its way into Queensland sooner rather …

Queensland records two community cases of COVID-19, details of Brisbane's mystery case revealed
3 years, 5 months ago

Queensland records two community cases of COVID-19, details of Brisbane's mystery case revealed

ABC  

Queensland has recorded two new community cases of COVID-19 but authorities are confident those who tested positive were not exposed to the wider community during their infectious period. Key points: The Chief Health Officer is confident the aviation cluster is under control despite a new case A woman who flew while infectious from Victoria was intercepted on arrival into Queensland …

ACT records 17 new cases of COVID-19, number infectious in the community 'of concern'
3 years, 6 months ago

ACT records 17 new cases of COVID-19, number infectious in the community 'of concern'

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 17 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19. Key points: Of the 17 new cases confirmed, at least 11 were infectious in the community The Australian Defence Force has now joined ACT Policing and NSW Police for a joint border patrol operation Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith warned a rumour that people could get a vaccine at Canberra …

Aboriginal communities sound the alarm as experts fear COVID numbers will hit 1,000
3 years, 6 months ago

Aboriginal communities sound the alarm as experts fear COVID numbers will hit 1,000

ABC  

The federal government has been accused of "treachery" over its response to an outbreak in NSW which has left hundreds of Aboriginal people battling COVID-19. Key points: An epidemiologist says the number of Indigenous COVID cases could hit 1,000 this week Aboriginal healthcare workers around Australia are monitoring the crisis in New South Wales Regional NSW services say they are …

Records tumble in NSW as the state records 1,218 new Covid cases
3 years, 6 months ago

Records tumble in NSW as the state records 1,218 new Covid cases

Daily Mail  

New South Wales has had another record-breaking day with 1,218 new Covid cases, just days after Gladys Berejiklian promised to reopen as early as October. But obviously, before then, if local government areas are demonstrating a decline in numbers, they will be opportunities for us to act in that regard as well,' she said On Friday, 156,165 people came forward …

ACT Chief Health Officer confirms 20 people have recovered from COVID-19 as territory records 13 new cases of virus
3 years, 6 months ago

ACT Chief Health Officer confirms 20 people have recovered from COVID-19 as territory records 13 new cases of virus

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 13 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of infections in the territory’s outbreak to 250. Key points: All 13 new cases are linked to other known cases or exposure sites All 13 new cases are linked to other known cases or exposure sites 20 positive cases have now recovered, leaving 230 active infections …

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