Coronavirus: Australia allows home visits and opens beaches as lockdown eases following drop in new cases
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Australia allows home visits and opens beaches as lockdown eases following drop in new cases

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 has begun opening beaches and allowing home visits as it starts to ease its lockdown following a decline in new coronavirus cases. Officials in New South Wales, the country’s most populous state, said some restrictions on movement would be relaxed, with the hope that widespread medical testing can help to sustain the decline in Covid-19 cases. Mr Hunt told reporters on Tuesday that 2.4 million people had downloaded and registered for the government’s contact tracing app, which uses a Bluetooth wireless signal to exchange a “digital handshake” with another user when they come within 1.5 metres.

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The US Center for Disease Control proposes to scrap its five-day COVID-19 isolation recommendations. What are the rules in Australia?
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Covid: Four years after first case in UK, how widespread is coronavirus now?
11 months, 1 week ago

Covid: Four years after first case in UK, how widespread is coronavirus now?

The Independent  

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Australians struck down with Covid warned to 'stay at home' as two new variants spread and hospitalisations surge
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Australians struck down with Covid warned to 'stay at home' as two new variants spread and hospitalisations surge

Daily Mail  

Australians struck down by Covid are being warned to 'stay home' as case numbers surge to their highest levels in over a year. Two new highly contagious variants - JN.1 and HV.1 - have been rapidly spreading during the Christmas period, with Victoria and New South Wales seeing a surge in hospitalisations. Pictured: Covid testing clinic in Sydney in 2021 …

Why thousands of Australians are getting sick right now
1 year, 1 month 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 …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 2 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 …

Covid Australia: Fears grow that a new coronavirus strain is causing huge spike in hospitalisations
1 year, 2 months ago

Covid Australia: Fears grow that a new coronavirus strain is causing huge spike in hospitalisations

Daily Mail  

A new Covid subvariant could be causing a spike in hospitalisations and authorities are pleading with vulnerable and elderly patients to get booster shots to stave off the threat. Chief health officer Dr John Gerrard said the surge in cases was largely due to low booster rates in older Queenslanders and the possible emergence of a new Covid variant called …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 2 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, 3 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 …

Fast-spreading new coronavirus strain dubbed ‘variant of interest’
1 year, 4 months ago

Fast-spreading new coronavirus strain dubbed ‘variant of interest’

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. Read our privacy policy The World Health Organisation has classified a fast-spreading coronavirus strain circulating …

4 Australian tourists test Covid positive in Rajasthan, India sees 618 fresh infections, 5 deaths
1 year, 9 months 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 …

Covid cases in your area as hospitalisations rise by a third before Christmas
2 years ago

Covid cases in your area as hospitalisations rise by a third before Christmas

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. While admissions to intensive care and high dependency units remained relatively low in most regions …

Get ready for the TRIPLEDEMIC this winter: RSV, flu and Covid begin to bite
2 years, 2 months ago

Get ready for the TRIPLEDEMIC this winter: RSV, flu and Covid begin to bite

Daily Mail  

Immunity against them in the population has dropped raising infection risk Doctors warn that other viruses are returning 'with a vengeance' in the US This is prompting fears of a 'tripledemic' hitting the health system this winter Data shows that cases of RSV, flu and Covid are now all starting to rise in the US The US could be thrashed …

Covid cases surge across UK again as one in 35 people in England now has virus
2 years, 2 months ago

Covid cases surge across UK again as one in 35 people in England now has virus

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email 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. In England, the estimated number of people testing positive was …

COVID-19 updates: Mandatory isolation comes to an end as Australia enters new phase of pandemic — as it happened
2 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19 updates: Mandatory isolation comes to an end as Australia enters new phase of pandemic — as it happened

ABC  

*Sigh* — It looks like I'll be wearing an N95 for the foreseeable future. I haven't had covid yet and don't appreciate that people will be forced to work when sick as they won't receive paid leave- for their sake and for mine! Matthew Pickett — Absolutely crazy - look at what is happening in Europe and the USA now …

Australia's COVID-19 winter wave has eased. Here's how households are managing as spring arrives
2 years, 4 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 …

Australia's Covid-19 hospitalizations hit record high | Top global Covid updates
2 years, 5 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 …

More than 1,000 active COVID-19 outbreaks in Australia's aged care sector, with Queensland second highest, taking toll on staff and residents
2 years, 5 months ago

More than 1,000 active COVID-19 outbreaks in Australia's aged care sector, with Queensland second highest, taking toll on staff and residents

ABC  

Aged care providers are "very concerned" rising COVID-19 outbreaks in the sector could be similar or worse than outbreaks seen earlier in the pandemic. Key points: Aged care providers are calling for more support as cases surge Unions say the workforce is "exhausted" and knows more work is to come The sector has asked the government to extend the availability …

Australia sees record COVID-19 cases, hospital admissions due to Omicron variants, influenza as nation's hospitals struggle
2 years, 5 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 …

Queensland nears record COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths with latest peak likely weeks away
2 years, 5 months ago

Queensland nears record COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths with latest peak likely weeks away

ABC  

With the peak of Queensland's latest COVID wave still weeks away, there are concerns several big events have the potential to become "superspreaders" putting further strain on the state's already stretched health system. Key points: Queensland recorded near-record COVID-19 deaths and hospitalisations today Doctors warn there is a high risk of "super spreader" events Ventilation in schools deemed "absolutely crucial" …

Hospitals bring back Covid restrictions on patients and visitors
2 years, 5 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 …

COVID-19 cases in Queensland hospitals likely to pass 1,000, CHO says, as isolation rules change
2 years, 5 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 …

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections
2 years, 6 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 …

Queensland in midst of new COVID-19 wave, Chief Health Officer John Gerrard warns
2 years, 6 months ago

Queensland in midst of new COVID-19 wave, Chief Health Officer John Gerrard warns

ABC  

Queensland has recorded 25 flu-related deaths so far this year and Chief Health Officer John Gerrard is warning a third COVID-19 wave is also now hitting the state. Key points: Queensland has recorded 1,199 COVID deaths Queensland's free flu vaccination program for those aged six months and older ended on Thursday Almost 30,000 Queenslanders have been diagnosed with the flu …

Australia's COVID-19 and flu cases are on the rise — this is what's driving them
2 years, 6 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 …

Child dies with COVID as South Australia grapples with surge in influenza cases
2 years, 6 months ago

Child dies with COVID as South Australia grapples with surge in influenza cases

ABC  

A child under the age of three is one of six COVID-related deaths reported in SA on Thursday, as the state also grapples with a sharp surge in influenza cases. Key points: SA has recorded six deaths in COVID patients, including a child under the age of three Influenza cases in SA may return to pre-pandemic levels Two in five …

Western Australia's COVID-19 cases in hospital surge past 300 amid calls for restrictions to be reintroduced
2 years, 7 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 …

With COVID cases rising, how close is California to new mask rules, restrictions?
2 years, 7 months ago

With COVID cases rising, how close is California to new mask rules, restrictions?

LA Times  

With coronavirus cases continuing to rise in some parts of California, the big question is when some local governments may decide a wave is big enough to intervene with new rules. L.A. County will move into the medium COVID-19 community level category once it begins reporting 200 coronavirus cases a week for every 100,000 residents. A universal mask mandate would …

Western Australia records more than 15,000 COVID-19 cases for the third day running
2 years, 7 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 …

Western Australia records fresh COVID peak with 17,033 new infections
2 years, 7 months ago

Western Australia records fresh COVID peak with 17,033 new infections

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded 17,033 new cases of COVID-19, prompting the Australian Medical Association to "beg" for some restrictions to be reintroduced. Key points: Mark McGowan says 27 per cent of hospital patients are unvaccinated Mark McGowan says 27 per cent of hospital patients are unvaccinated But only 1 per cent of the population is unvaccinated But only 1 per …

Long COVID clinics established to manage chronic symptoms weeks after infection
2 years, 7 months ago

Long COVID clinics established to manage chronic symptoms weeks after infection

ABC  

South Australia's health system will expand its capacity to tackle a growing number of long COVID cases, with dedicated clinics established to treat what is now being described by some as a "pandemic" in its own right. Key points: Patients with long COVID can attend clinics at four Adelaide hospitals An infectious diseases expert says he has seen "very fit" …

‘Significant uptick’ in California coronavirus outbreaks brings new warnings
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Significant uptick’ in California coronavirus outbreaks brings new warnings

LA Times  

Coronavirus conditions are likely to worsen, with case rates continuing to rise and hospitalizations starting to increase, according to the top health official in the San Francisco Bay Area’s most populous county. “And we’re just beginning to see some early signs yet that this may be translating to an uptick in hospitalizations.” In Santa Clara County, the home of Silicon …

South Australia records 3,591 COVID-19 cases as death toll jumps by a dozen
2 years, 8 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 …

South Australia records three COVID-linked deaths as number of hospital cases jumps back up
2 years, 8 months ago

South Australia records three COVID-linked deaths as number of hospital cases jumps back up

ABC  

South Australia has recorded another three COVID-linked deaths and 3,143 new infections. Key points: Two women in their 70s and a woman in her 80s have died School resumed today after holidays, with mandatory mask-wearing in place for another four weeks There are 24,803 known active cases in South Australia, including several Liberal MPs The number of cases in hospital …

Are we at a point where Australians tolerate people dying from COVID-19?
2 years, 8 months ago

Are we at a point where Australians tolerate people dying from COVID-19?

ABC  

We seem to be at the point in this pandemic where people die every day from COVID-19 … and we're OK with that. "We seem to have closed our eyes to the suffering and the deaths that are still occurring due to Omicron, so I think it's bordering on irresponsible," Professor Toole said. You don't see social media lit up …

Three people with COVID-19 die in South Australia as state tops 400,000 cases since start of pandemic
2 years, 8 months ago

Three people with COVID-19 die in South Australia as state tops 400,000 cases since start of pandemic

ABC  

Three people with COVID-19 have died in South Australia and another 3,924 new cases have been recorded. Key points: Almost a quarter of South Australia's population has now had COVID-19 The number of hospitalisations has fallen Close contacts do not have to isolate from tomorrow Those who died were a woman in her 80s, a man in his 50s and …

South Australia records 4,856 new COVID-19 cases amid jump in testing
2 years, 8 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 …

Is this what the end of the pandemic looks like? The UK's lifting of all COVID-19 restrictions has lessons for Australia
2 years, 8 months ago

Is this what the end of the pandemic looks like? The UK's lifting of all COVID-19 restrictions has lessons for Australia

ABC  

In one of Europe's busiest cities, there are few outward signs left of the raging global pandemic that disrupted the world for more than two years. After vaccines and boosters offered a pathway out of strict restrictions last year, England scaled back its public health measures on what was dubbed "Freedom Day" on July 19. "The amount of effort it …

Active cases and hospitalisations fall in South Australia, as 4,986 new infections recorded
2 years, 8 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 …

Queensland's growing COVID-19 outbreak of BA.2 Omicron sub-variant puts health system under pressure
2 years, 9 months ago

Queensland's growing COVID-19 outbreak of BA.2 Omicron sub-variant puts health system under pressure

ABC  

The number of hospital and ambulance workers unable to work due to COVID-19 has more than doubled in the past 10 days as the Health Minister foreshadows another suspension on some elective surgeries. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 …

About one-third of COVID-19 cases in Western Australia aged under 18, as 9,727 new infections recorded
2 years, 9 months ago

About one-third of COVID-19 cases in Western Australia aged under 18, as 9,727 new infections recorded

ABC  

Western Australia's COVID-19 cases are still yet to reach their expected peak, with new figures revealing about one-third of last week's infections occurred in children aged under 18. Key points: WA has recorded 9,727 new COVID cases, still short of the 10,000 mark WA has recorded 9,727 new COVID cases, still short of the 10,000 mark A high rate of …

WHO: COVID-19 cases rise for 2nd straight week, deaths fall
2 years, 9 months ago

WHO: COVID-19 cases rise for 2nd straight week, deaths fall

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The number of new coronavirus cases globally increased by 7% in the last week, driven largely by rising infections in the Western Pacific, even as reported deaths from COVID-19 fell, the World Health Organization said. Confirmed cases of the virus had been falling steadily worldwide since January but rose again last week, due to the more infectious omicron …

Queensland lags in COVID-19 vaccinations in children with hundreds aged up to 17 hospitalised during Omicron wave
2 years, 9 months ago

Queensland lags in COVID-19 vaccinations in children with hundreds aged up to 17 hospitalised during Omicron wave

ABC  

Queensland's COVID-19 vaccination rates in school-aged children are languishing behind all other states and territories, as new figures reveal hundreds of children have ended up in hospital with the virus during the Omicron wave. Key points: Less than half of Queensland children aged between five and 11 have had their first dose New figures show more than 1,000 children were …

COVID updates: All the coronavirus news from around Australia
2 years, 9 months 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 …

WA to introduce tougher COVID-19 restrictions from Thursday as cases in remote communities revealed as false positives
2 years, 10 months ago

WA to introduce tougher COVID-19 restrictions from Thursday as cases in remote communities revealed as false positives

ABC  

WA will introduce stricter COVID-19 restrictions from Thursday, with the peak of infections now expected to arrive earlier than forecast. Key points: There are 11 people in hospital with COVID in WA, but none in ICU There are 11 people in hospital with COVID in WA, but none in ICU Testing numbers were significantly down yesterday Testing numbers were significantly …

Covid-19 infections above pre-Christmas levels – but falling in England
2 years, 10 months ago

Covid-19 infections above pre-Christmas levels – but falling in England

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. It comes as Transport for London dropped a mandatory face mask rule for buses …

Australia fully reopens borders shut by Covid pandemic, welcomes back tourists
2 years, 10 months ago

Australia fully reopens borders shut by Covid pandemic, welcomes back tourists

India Today  

Australia on Monday fully reopened its international borders to travellers vaccinated against the coronavirus after nearly two years of being shut in the pandemic as tourists returned and hundreds of people were reunited with family and friends. "It is a party out here, music playing, smiles on people's faces, they will be dancing soon, I'm sure," Tourism Minister Dan Tehan …

More than 200 local COVID-19 cases recorded in Western Australia as new restrictions begin
2 years, 10 months ago

More than 200 local COVID-19 cases recorded in Western Australia as new restrictions begin

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded another 213 locally acquired cases of COVID-19 as new health restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the virus kick in. Key points: More COVID-19 cases are expected in WA's remote Mantamaru community More COVID-19 cases are expected in WA's remote Mantamaru community The state has adopted capacity limits and expanded mask-wearing rules The state has …

People with Covid in England won't need to self-isolate
2 years, 10 months 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 …

Western Australia records 222 local COVID-19 cases, with two cases in Indigenous community
2 years, 10 months ago

Western Australia records 222 local COVID-19 cases, with two cases in Indigenous community

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded 222 new local cases of COVID-19, including the first of this outbreak in a remote Indigenous community. Key points: Two cases have been confirmed in the remote Mantamaru community Two cases have been confirmed in the remote Mantamaru community The community is in lockdown and close contacts are in isolation The community is in lockdown and …

WA sets new record for COVID-19 cases as state prepares to open its doors
2 years, 10 months ago

WA sets new record for COVID-19 cases as state prepares to open its doors

ABC  

Western Australia has again broken its daily record for COVID-19 cases, with 257 new local infections, as the state recorded what are believed to be its first cases in a remote Aboriginal community in the current outbreak. Key points: There are now at least 877 active infections in Western Australia There are now at least 877 active infections in Western …

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