Daniel Andrews flags easing of coronavirus restrictions as Victoria records six new cases and zero deaths
4 years, 5 months ago

Daniel Andrews flags easing of coronavirus restrictions as Victoria records six new cases and zero deaths

ABC  

Premier Daniel Andrews says Victoria will be closer to "COVID normal" than it has been for months after he reveals on Sunday what restrictions will be eased. Key points: Melbourne's 14-day rolling average has dropped to 8.9 new cases a day Melbourne's 14-day rolling average has dropped to 8.9 new cases a day The Deputy CHO says extending the 5km travel restriction is a possibility The Deputy CHO says extending the 5km travel restriction is a possibility The Premier's electorate office in Noble Park was attacked by vandals overnight Victoria recorded six new cases of coronavirus and zero deaths on Thursday, while the number of "mystery cases" has risen by one to 15. The Premier has again defended maintaining tougher restrictions in Victoria than are currently in place in New South Wales, which has recorded a similar number of new cases in recent days. "It's just a fact that New South Wales has not had 4,278 mystery cases across the pandemic as it's unfolded," Mr Andrews retorted. The Premier confirmed he asked the Prime Minister to provide more Australian Defence Force personnel to help enforce the "ring of steel" around Melbourne, which prevents Melburnians travelling to regional Victoria without legitimate reasons.

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AMA Queensland president Maria Boulton calls for Australians to wear masks as latest Covid wave strikes the country
1 year, 4 months ago

AMA Queensland president Maria Boulton calls for Australians to wear masks as latest Covid wave strikes the country

Daily Mail  

AMA president calls for masks to be worn in public places A top doctor has called on Australians to return to wearing masks in public as a new Covid wave pushes hospitals to 'breaking point' ahead of the festive season. Australian Medical Association Queensland president Maria Boulton says people should opt to wear masks in public places such as large …

Why thousands of Australians are getting sick right now
1 year, 4 months ago

Why thousands of Australians are getting sick right now

Daily Mail  

Australia's top professors have revealed why Covid cases are suddenly skyrocketing in every state and territory - and how you can help slow the spread of the virus this Christmas. Australia's top professors have revealed why Covid cases are suddenly skyrocketing across every state and territory There were 6,550 reported Covid cases across the country last week, with the Department …

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'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 …

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 …

Victoria records grim pandemic milestone with COVID deaths surpassing 4,000
2 years, 8 months ago

Victoria records grim pandemic milestone with COVID deaths surpassing 4,000

ABC  

Victoria has reached another grim milestone, recording more than 4,000 COVID deaths since the pandemic began. Key points: Victoria further relaxed its COVID restrictions at the end of June Australia hit 10,000 COVID deaths over the weekend An epidemiologist says deaths can be prevented by encouraging mask wearing and vaccination Victoria recorded 16 new deaths and 8,740 new cases of …

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections
2 years, 8 months ago

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections

ABC  

Many of Queensland's remaining COVID-19 restrictions have eased from today despite health authorities confirming the state is experiencing a third wave of new cases of the virus. Unless required by their employer, vaccinations will no longer be mandatory for workers in high-risk settings, such as early childhood centres, schools, outside school care, correctional facilities, and airports. A vaccine mandate remains …

Australia's COVID-19 and flu cases are on the rise — this is what's driving them
2 years, 9 months ago

Australia's COVID-19 and flu cases are on the rise — this is what's driving them

ABC  

The message is clear: The pandemic isn't over, and Australians should brace themself for a winter of rising COVID-19 infections, and other lurgies too. Key points: There have been more than 144,000 influenza cases recorded in Australia this year COVID-19 variants are back on the rise Experts say Australia's natural flu immunity is lower than usual this winter Experts are …

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 …

Western Australia records more than 15,000 COVID-19 cases for the third day running
2 years, 10 months ago

Western Australia records more than 15,000 COVID-19 cases for the third day running

ABC  

Western Australia could see a COVID-19 caseload of up to 25,000 new infections a day in the coming weeks, the state's Chief Health Officer says. Key points: WA's Chief Health Officer says WA could see case numbers rise The state has seen three days of more than 15,000 daily cases WA's vaccine mandate for workers will be reviewed in the …

South Australia records 3,591 COVID-19 cases as death toll jumps by a dozen
2 years, 10 months ago

South Australia records 3,591 COVID-19 cases as death toll jumps by a dozen

ABC  

South Australia's COVID-19 death toll has jumped by 12, after SA Health retrospectively included previously unrecorded deaths that occurred over the past three weeks. Key points: The 12 deaths take the toll since the start of the pandemic to 366 There are 22,821 current active cases The 221 hospitalised cases include 11 people in intensive care The deaths were of …

Victoria could be hitting the peak of its latest COVID-19 wave. So what comes next?
2 years, 11 months ago

Victoria could be hitting the peak of its latest COVID-19 wave. So what comes next?

ABC  

Over the past few days, a barely perceptible trend has emerged in Victoria's daily tally of COVID-19 infections. "Hopefully we only ever replace one case with less than one now and we'll keep that reproductive number below one and see the numbers come down," Professor Bennett says. Professor Blakely says that's because while vaccines stop people getting seriously ill, "they …

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 …

More than 7,000 new COVID cases and four deaths reported in Western Australia
3 years ago

More than 7,000 new COVID cases and four deaths reported in Western Australia

ABC  

Western Australia has reported 7,197 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths — three of which were historical. Key points: The number of new cases in WA has been steady in recent days The number of new cases in WA has been steady in recent days More than 200 people are in hospital with COVID, with 10 in ICU More than …

Covid rules Australia: Dan Andrews and Dominic Perrottet plan huge changes ahead of winter
3 years ago

Covid rules Australia: Dan Andrews and Dominic Perrottet plan huge changes ahead of winter

Daily Mail  

Australia's Covid-19 rules are set to get a major update ahead of winter, with National Cabinet considering relaxing isolation requirements for close contacts. Australia's Covid-19 rules are set to get a major update ahead of winter, with National Cabinet considering relaxing isolation rules for close contacts If the AHPPC agrees to the plan, close contacts with mild symptoms will be …

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 …

People with Covid in England won't need to self-isolate
3 years, 1 month ago

People with Covid in England won't need to self-isolate

India Today  

People with Covid-19 won't be legally required to self-isolate in England starting in the coming week, the UK government has announced, as part of a plan for “living with Covid” that is also likely to see testing for coronavirus scaled back. “We’ve reached a stage where we think you can shift the balance away from state mandation, away from banning …

Queensland records eight COVID-19 deaths and 5,854 new cases as hospitalisations decline
3 years, 1 month ago

Queensland records eight COVID-19 deaths and 5,854 new cases as hospitalisations decline

ABC  

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the state has recorded eight deaths from COVID-19 and 5,854 new cases were confirmed in the latest reporting period. Key points: The Chief Health Officer says half the Queensland population is expected to have been infected with the virus by the end of the month Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the mask mandate will be reviewed …

WA records 10 new COVID-19 cases, but testing numbers plunge on Australia Day public holiday
3 years, 2 months ago

WA records 10 new COVID-19 cases, but testing numbers plunge on Australia Day public holiday

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded ten new local COVID-19 cases, all linked to the current Omicron outbreak, with a number of clusters across the state. Key points: The new cases are in quarantine, eight in Perth and two in the South West The new cases are in quarantine, eight in Perth and two in the South West Testing numbers dropped by …

NSW records 30,062 COVID cases and 16 deaths, isolation exemptions for critical workers introduced
3 years, 2 months ago

NSW records 30,062 COVID cases and 16 deaths, isolation exemptions for critical workers introduced

ABC  

NSW has recorded its highest number of COVID deaths in a single day since the pandemic began. Key points: Workers who are critical to the supply of essential goods now no longer have to isolate if they are a close contact with no symptoms The change to the isolation requirements comes after mass shortages of many products in supermarkets due …

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet reinstates several COVID-19 restrictions
3 years, 2 months ago

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet reinstates several COVID-19 restrictions

ABC  

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says the state faces "a difficult few weeks" after reintroducing several COVID-19 restrictions to battle the increasing number of cases and hospitalisations. Key points: The new restrictions are expected to be lifted on January 27 Positive rapid antigen test results will need to be logged with Service NSW Dominic Perrottet says the state faces "a difficult …

Victoria records 17,636 COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths, hospitalisations rise to 591
3 years, 2 months ago

Victoria records 17,636 COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths, hospitalisations rise to 591

ABC  

Elective surgeries in metropolitan Melbourne and major Victorian cities will be reduced as hospitals attempt to respond to heightened patient demand amid the surging Omicron wave. Key points: Nearly one in three Victorians being tested are returning positive results The number of COVID-19 patients in hospital has jumped by 75 in the past day A warning about ambulance delays was …

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 …

NSW Covid-19: NSW records 35,054 new cases
3 years, 2 months ago

NSW Covid-19: NSW records 35,054 new cases

Daily Mail  

Covid cases in NSW have spiked to 35,054 while Victoria recorded 17,636 new infections overnight – but ICU admissions in both states remain steady. Wednesday's numbers in NSW are the highest daily total recorded for any Australian state since the beginning of the pandemic - and are a large jump from the 23,131 infections announced on Tuesday. New South Wales …

Victoria records 14,020 COVID-19 cases, two deaths, hospitalisations rise to 516
3 years, 2 months ago

Victoria records 14,020 COVID-19 cases, two deaths, hospitalisations rise to 516

ABC  

Victoria has recorded another record rise in COVID-19 cases, with more than 50 testing sites shutting their doors for several days to allow pathology laboratories to process a backlog of swabs. Key points: Hospitalisations have passed 500 for the first time in nearly two months 54 private sector testing sites will close, but more than 200 state-run testing sites remain …

NSW hits 1,066 people in hospital as Covid-19 cases fall to 18,278
3 years, 2 months ago

NSW hits 1,066 people in hospital as Covid-19 cases fall to 18,278

Daily Mail  

NSW has recorded 18,278 new cases with 1,066 in hospital and two deaths, while Victoria had 7,172 new infections. Pictured: A group of friends celebrating the new year in Sydney on Friday evening Experts fear the number of new Covid cases in NSW could reach 100,000 by the end of January. 'Doctors are not seeing massive numbers of Covid cases …

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 …

Coronavirus cases surge across Australia as omicron explodes
3 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus cases surge across Australia as omicron explodes

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Coronavirus cases surged across Australia on Wednesday as an outbreak of the omicron variant exploded, prompting Prime Minister Scott Morrison to schedule an emergency national cabinet meeting. Other states also reported surging numbers, with more than 1,500 new infections in Queensland, 1,400 in South Australia, 138 in the Australian Capital Territory and 55 in Tasmania. State Premier Steven …

South Australia reports 995 new COVID-19 cases, with 36 people now in hospital
3 years, 3 months ago

South Australia reports 995 new COVID-19 cases, with 36 people now in hospital

ABC  

South Australia has broken its daily COVID-19 case count record for the third day running, with Premier Steven Marshall saying the number is "doubling every three to four days". Key points: South Australia's daily case count has continued to jump significantly Its new cases take the total since the border reopened to 5,238 No further details have been provided about …

COVID updates: Australians caught up in testing bungles speak out, Qld tourism testing sucking 'energy' out of NSW
3 years, 3 months ago

COVID updates: Australians caught up in testing bungles speak out, Qld tourism testing sucking 'energy' out of NSW

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of what's happening in COVID news across Australia. Queensland records 1,158 COVID cases, ditches day five testing requirement Interstate arrivals entering Queensland will no longer need to undertake a day five PCR test. ACT records 252 new COVID cases There are 908 active cases of the virus in Canberra, with three of those people in hospital, …

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 …

COVID-19 'spot fires' to spread quickly through Queensland but hospitals will cope, Chief Health Officer John Gerrard says
3 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19 'spot fires' to spread quickly through Queensland but hospitals will cope, Chief Health Officer John Gerrard says

ABC  

Queensland's new Chief Health Officer John Gerrard is warning COVID-19 will spread rapidly through the community now the borders have opened, but does not expect hospitals to be overwhelmed. Key points: Dr John Gerrard says authorities will become less concerned about individual cases He says they expect most COVID cases to be mild and managed at home It could be …

Covid-19 Australia: Infections still low in NSW and Victoria as Omicron hits nation's shores
3 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19 Australia: Infections still low in NSW and Victoria as Omicron hits nation's shores

Daily Mail  

Australia's Covid-19 cases continue to remain low despite fears the highly-infectious Omicron strain could rip through the country. Victoria recorded 918 new cases and NSW 179 infections on Tuesday as state leaders prepare to hold a national cabinet leader to discuss how to deal with the new strain. The Victorian health department announced another six deaths on Tuesday with the …

Thousands take to Australia streets over COVID-19 measures, jabs
3 years, 4 months ago

Thousands take to Australia streets over COVID-19 measures, jabs

Al Jazeera  

Thousands demonstrate for and against vaccine mandates in a country with one of the world’s highest inoculation rates. Several thousand people took to Australia’s streets on Saturday in protest against COVID-19 vaccination mandates, while smaller crowds gathered to support the measures that have elevated the country to be one of the most inoculated in the world. Chanting “freedom” and carrying …

COVID-19 restrictions to ease across Victoria as state nears 90pc vaccination milestone
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19 restrictions to ease across Victoria as state nears 90pc vaccination milestone

ABC  

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a wide-ranging easing of COVID-19 restrictions across Victoria with the state due to reach a major vaccination milestone this weekend. Key points: Rules that are changing include a lifting of density limits at hospitality venues and restrictions on home visits Victoria is set to hit the 90 per cent double vaccination milestone for those …

Covid-19 travel: Sydney to further ease curbs on Monday as vaccinations pick up
3 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19 travel: Sydney to further ease curbs on Monday as vaccinations pick up

Hindustan Times  

Australia's largest city of Sydney will further ease social distancing curbs on Monday, a month after emerging from a coronavirus lockdown that lasted nearly 100 days, as close to 90% of people have got both doses of vaccine, officials said. Patrons dine-in at a bar by the harbour in the wake of coronavirus disease regulations easing, following an extended lockdown …

Australia Set for Partial Reopening of International Border for Vaccinated Citizens
3 years, 4 months ago

Australia Set for Partial Reopening of International Border for Vaccinated Citizens

News 18  

Quarantine-free travel from New Zealand to Australia will resume from Monday, Australia’s tourism minister said on Sunday, as the country readies itself for a partial reopening of its international borders for the first time since March 2020. Vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents living in New South Wales, Victoria and the capital Canberra will be free to fly internationally from …

Victoria records 1,923 new local COVID-19 cases and 25 deaths
3 years, 5 months ago

Victoria records 1,923 new local COVID-19 cases and 25 deaths

ABC  

Victorian authorities are tightening vaccine exemption requirements as more restrictions are set to lift. Key points: The death from the current Delta outbreak in Victoria has risen to 272 after 25 people died yesterday There were 22,272 doses of vaccine given at state-run sites yesterday, and more at GP clinics Federal Tourism Minister Dan Tehan says unvaccinated tennis players should …

Government slammed over pandemic bill as Victoria records 1,534 new local COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths
3 years, 5 months ago

Government slammed over pandemic bill as Victoria records 1,534 new local COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths

ABC  

The president of the Victorian Bar has slammed the government's proposed pandemic law, calling it the biggest challenge to the rule of law in the state in decades. Victoria has recorded 1,534 new local COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths as the state moves closer to fully vaccinating 80 per cent of its population aged 16 and over. Victoria's COVID-19 response …

Victorians gear up for 'COVID normal' as state reopens, health experts urge caution
3 years, 5 months ago

Victorians gear up for 'COVID normal' as state reopens, health experts urge caution

ABC  

It's been a gruelling 20 months for many Victorians who have gone in and out of lockdown, but on Friday the state is set to welcome a raft of new freedoms — and will potentially say goodbye to some COVID-19 restrictions once and for all. Key points: Victoria will move to a "vaccinated economy" once it hits 90 per cent …

Victoria set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated international travellers
3 years, 5 months ago

Victoria set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated international travellers

ABC  

Victoria is set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for international arrivals from next month, bringing it into line with New South Wales. It's understood arriving travellers would need to be fully immunised and test negative for coronavirus. At this stage, it's believed the quarantine changes will be officially announced at Friday's COVID-19 media conference. Melbourne opening up after 263 days …

Victoria records 2,232 new local COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths as lockdown exit nears
3 years, 5 months ago

Victoria records 2,232 new local COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths as lockdown exit nears

ABC  

Victoria has recorded 2,232 new local cases of COVID-19 and 12 deaths, as metropolitan Melbourne and Mildura prepare to leave lockdown tonight. But he said the restriction on travelling between Melbourne and regional areas would remain in place, as planned, until the 80 per cent double goal was reached.He described the state's vaccination rates as "truly phenomenal". "We've made a …

Covid-19 Australia: Victoria records 1,903 cases as state prepares to leave lockdown
3 years, 5 months ago

Covid-19 Australia: Victoria records 1,903 cases as state prepares to leave lockdown

Daily Mail  

Victoria has recorded 1,903 new Covid-19 cases and seven deaths overnight as the state prepares for an early exit from its long-running sixth lockdown. The state is also preparing to scrap hotel quarantine for international travellers fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Victoria has recorded 1,903 new Covid-19 cases and seven deaths overnight as the state prepares for an early exit from …

Covid Australia Dan Andrews has no regrets sending Melbourne into worlds longest lockdown quarantine
3 years, 5 months ago

Covid Australia Dan Andrews has no regrets sending Melbourne into worlds longest lockdown quarantine

Daily Mail  

Victoria premier Dan Andrews has doubled down on his decision to send Melbourne into the world's longest lockdown in a media blitz of breakfast TV interviews. Victoria premier Dan Andrews has doubled down on his decision to send Melbourne into the world's longest lockdown in a media blitz of breakfast TV interviews Mr Andrews said lockdowns were the only option …

Victoria records 1,838 COVID cases and seven deaths, state to exit lockdown on Thursday
3 years, 5 months ago

Victoria records 1,838 COVID cases and seven deaths, state to exit lockdown on Thursday

ABC  

The lockdown in Melbourne and parts of regional Victoria will lift from 11:59pm on Thursday when the state is expected to reach its goal of having 70 per cent of those aged 16+ fully vaccinated. Key points: There have been 145 deaths in Victoria during the Delta outbreak The lockdown will lift at 11:59pm this Thursday Soon, more than 90 …

Sydney to end COVID-19 quarantine for international travellers
3 years, 5 months ago

Sydney to end COVID-19 quarantine for international travellers

Live Mint  

Sydney will end its COVID-19 quarantine for fully vaccinated international travellers from Nov. 1, New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet said on Friday, foreshadowing the full return of overseas travel after more than 19 months. The federal government's reopening plans unveiled in July proposed abolishing caps on returning vaccinated Australians and a gradual reopening of international travel with safe countries …

Victoria records 2,179 COVID-19 cases and six deaths, NSW border rules to ease as Mildura lockdown extended
3 years, 5 months ago

Victoria records 2,179 COVID-19 cases and six deaths, NSW border rules to ease as Mildura lockdown extended

ABC  

Fully vaccinated travellers entering Victoria from red zones will no longer need to complete a fortnight's quarantine from Wednesday, as the state records 2,179 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths. Key points: Travellers from red zones will need to have a negative test result and take another test upon arrival Travellers from red zones will need to have a negative …

Covid: Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath hints at the state's border reopening date
3 years, 5 months ago

Covid: Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath hints at the state's border reopening date

Daily Mail  

The Queensland government has hinted at its plans for re-opening the state's borders as NSW celebrates freedom day after hitting its 70 per cent vaccination target. Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says unvaccinated Queenslanders need to get the jab within 'five to six weeks' to protect themselves from a surge of Delta cases as locked-down parts of Australia begin to reopen. …

Coronavirus Australia: Your guide to NSW Freedom Day as millions are lifted from lockdown
3 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus Australia: Your guide to NSW Freedom Day as millions are lifted from lockdown

Daily Mail  

Millions of fully vaccinated Australians can finally return to work and travel beyond five kilometres after 106 long days in lockdown. Going to the pub, dining out, getting a haircut, seeing a movie at the cinema and heading to the gym are some of the activities fully vaccinated residents can enjoy again under the NSW roadmap. Children can enjoy a …

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