New COVID-19 cases in Far West NSW troubling for health authorities, as outbreak climbs to 12
3 years, 4 months ago

New COVID-19 cases in Far West NSW troubling for health authorities, as outbreak climbs to 12

ABC  

A Broken Hill resident who attended a funeral in Wilcannia a week ago has been diagnosed with COVID-19, with authorities worried they've been infectious in the community for several days. Key points: A second Broken Hill COVID case may have been infectious in the community for several days A pop-up testing clinic has been established in Creedon Street to test more of the Indigenous population More resources will be sent to Wilcannia to assist in testing and vaccination rollout The government has been warning the Wilcannia funeral may become a major seeding event for COVID-19 throughout regional New South Wales. Far West LHD chief executive Umit Agis said the new Broken Hill case was of particular concern, as the person may have been infectious in the community for some days. Creedon Street another major concern Mr Agis indicated the outbreak in the Indigenous community was of major concern with a new pop-up testing clinic established on Creedon Street where a substantial number of Indigenous people live. "I think our nurses have worked extremely hard and our pathologist department worked around the clock yesterday till this morning without a break because demand is so high," Mr Agis said.

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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 …

Visiting hours cut at Perth hospitals as COVID detected at Hollywood hospital, Amana Living
2 years, 10 months ago

Visiting hours cut at Perth hospitals as COVID detected at Hollywood hospital, Amana Living

ABC  

Hospital visiting hours have been reduced to just two hours twice a day across all public hospitals in Perth in response to growing COVID-19 cases in WA. Key points: WA hospitals shifted to an 'amber alert' level as Omicron spreads This triggers a number of measures to protect patients and staff It comes as the virus is detected in another …

Baby with COVID-19 dies in South Australia, state records 1,374 new cases
2 years, 11 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, …

North-west Victorian residents face spending Christmas alone after COVID exposures
3 years ago

North-west Victorian residents face spending Christmas alone after COVID exposures

ABC  

Christmas visits and gatherings are likely to be cancelled for residents of two Wimmera aged care facilities, after a specialist who visited them early this week later tested positive for COVID-19. Key points: Horsham's health service says there is no risk of outside exposure, after a doctor who visited an aged care facility in town later tested positive The scare …

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

Wilcannia now has zero active cases of COVID-19, overcoming Australia's worst per capita outbreak
3 years, 2 months ago

Wilcannia now has zero active cases of COVID-19, overcoming Australia's worst per capita outbreak

ABC  

There are now zero active cases of COVID-19 in Wilcannia after local health authorities declared the last two infected people free of the virus. Key points: Wilcannia has recorded no new COVID-19 cases for a 15th day in a row and has zero active cases The town suffered the largest per capita outbreak in Australia, with 20 per cent of …

Covid: Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath hints at the state's border reopening date
3 years, 2 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. …

COVID-19 outbreak worsens at Wellington, as four western NSW towns record new cases
3 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19 outbreak worsens at Wellington, as four western NSW towns record new cases

ABC  

The COVID-19 outbreak in western New South Wales has moved away from Dubbo with a nearby community recording a surge in the number of daily cases. "We're very concerned about Wellington with more than 20 cases over the weekend and a further 11 cases today," Western NSW Local Health District chief executive Scott McLachlan said. "It's extremely concerning and really …

NSW records 1,257 new COVID-19 cases, seven deaths as Premier issues warning to unvaccinated people
3 years, 3 months ago

NSW records 1,257 new COVID-19 cases, seven deaths as Premier issues warning to unvaccinated people

ABC  

Premier Gladys Berejiklian warns there will be different rules for vaccinated and unvaccinated people once NSW opens up as the state records 1,257 new COVID-19 cases and seven deaths. Key points: Gladys Berejiklian says there has been a "slight slowdown" in vaccination rates The Premier urges parents of 12-15-years-olds to get their children vaccinated Ms Berejiklian fronted the media despite …

Broken Hill in 'most worrying situation yet' as city records six new COVID cases
3 years, 3 months ago

Broken Hill in 'most worrying situation yet' as city records six new COVID cases

ABC  

Broken Hill health authorities are fearful the city is in its most concerning position since the start of the pandemic, with several mystery cases and a false test result leading to someone working while infectious. Key points: A shop employee worked while infectious after being wrongly told they were negative Five of the six new cases in Broken Hill are …

NSW records 1,485 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, three deaths
3 years, 3 months ago

NSW records 1,485 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, three deaths

ABC  

NSW identified 1,485 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases and three people have died in the 24 hours to 8:00pm on Sunday. Key points: Two out of three people who died overnight had not been vaccinated for COVID-19 Public health modelling to be released this week predicts cases to peak within the next fortnight Western NSW recorded 32 new cases, including …

NSW records 1,431 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths as Premier says infections will peak in next fortnight
3 years, 3 months ago

NSW records 1,431 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths as Premier says infections will peak in next fortnight

ABC  

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says COVID-19 infections are expected to peak in the next two weeks after the state recorded 1,431 new cases and 12 deaths. Key points: There were over 827,000 COVID-19 jabs administered in NSW in the past week There were over 827,000 COVID-19 jabs administered in NSW in the past week A woman in her 30s died …

NSW Health system stretched by COVID-19 Delta outbreak but Premier insists hospitals will 'cope'
3 years, 3 months ago

NSW Health system stretched by COVID-19 Delta outbreak but Premier insists hospitals will 'cope'

ABC  

The union representing health workers says the NSW Premier is "talking a big game" if she thinks the state's hospital system can withstand an expected increase in COVID-19 cases over the coming weeks. Key points: The Premier has warned October will be the state's worst month in case numbers The Premier has warned October will be the state's worst month …

Two new COVID-19 cases in Hunter outbreak amid lockdown protests at Cessnock, Lake Macquarie
3 years, 3 months ago

Two new COVID-19 cases in Hunter outbreak amid lockdown protests at Cessnock, Lake Macquarie

ABC  

Police have moved in on anti-lockdown protests in the Hunter Valley, as the region recorded another two COVID-19 cases. Key points: Police were called to anti-lockdown protests at Cessnock and Lake Macquarie The Hunter region has recorded two new COVID cases A strict lockdown has ended for residents of a Windale unit complex Police responded to seven small protests across …

Australia reports record Covid-19 cases as Sydney hospitals set up emergency tents
3 years, 3 months ago

Australia reports record Covid-19 cases as Sydney hospitals set up emergency tents

CNN  

Australia’s new daily cases of Covid-19 topped 1,000 on Thursday for the first time since the global pandemic began, as two major hospitals in Sydney set up emergency outdoor tents to help deal with a rise in patients. The rapid rise in Covid-19 patients has forced Sydney’s Westmead and Blacktown hospitals, which service the city’s sprawling western suburbs, to erect …

South-west NSW, northern Victoria brace for COVID outbreak after 100 attend funeral in Wilcannia
3 years, 4 months ago

South-west NSW, northern Victoria brace for COVID outbreak after 100 attend funeral in Wilcannia

ABC  

An Aboriginal health service says several residents in south-west New South Wales and northern Victoria attended a funeral that authorities fear could be a significant COVID-19 spreading event. Key points: There are fears that it's a only matter of time until there's a major COVID outbreak in south-west NSW MP Helen Dalton says the situation could be "dire" if COVID …

Health authorities fear Wilcannia funeral could be a 'major' COVID event as NSW Far West cases climb
3 years, 4 months ago

Health authorities fear Wilcannia funeral could be a 'major' COVID event as NSW Far West cases climb

ABC  

NSW health authorities are fearful a funeral in Wilcannia attended by more than 100 people may be a "major seeding event" after it was confirmed COVID-19 community transmission happened there. Key points: Three new cases have been recorded in Wilcannia, all linked to a funeral Authorities have increased concerns for Indigenous communities in regional NSW The latest sewage testing in …

NSW records 633 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths as Premier warns state has not seen the worst yet
3 years, 4 months ago

NSW records 633 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths as Premier warns state has not seen the worst yet

ABC  

Premier Gladys Berejiklian says NSW has not "seen the worst of it" as she confirmed a pandemic record 633 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths. Key points: The virus has been detected in sewage in Bathurst, Orange and Yamba The virus has been detected in sewage in Bathurst, Orange and Yamba Parents have been asked not to send their children …

Fears grow for Far West New South Wales communities as Broken Hill lists COVID-19 case
3 years, 4 months ago

Fears grow for Far West New South Wales communities as Broken Hill lists COVID-19 case

ABC  

Far West New South Wales residents are flocking to be tested since a COVID-19 positive case was detected in the outback town of Broken Hill after that person had attended a funeral in Wilcannia while infectious. Key points: The positive case is a Broken Hill resident who was infectious in the community for the past three days The positive case …

COVID-19 latest news: New South Wales records 452 cases, Victoria reports 24 during Melbourne's extended lockdown
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19 latest news: New South Wales records 452 cases, Victoria reports 24 during Melbourne's extended lockdown

ABC  

It's another big day of coronavirus news across Australia, so let's quickly bring you up to speed on what you need to know. Here's how today's stats break down: 129 were linked to a known case or cluster The sources of the other 323 are still being investigated 30 cases were infectious in the community 24 were in isolation for …

COVID cases in Western NSW reach 117 as army arrives to help with vaccine rollout
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID cases in Western NSW reach 117 as army arrives to help with vaccine rollout

ABC  

There are now 117 active cases of COVID-19 in Western New South Wales as the virus continues to spread to some of the state's most remote communities. Key points: The ADF will arrive in the region this week to help with vaccinations and compliance Vaccination rates in Aboriginal communities are still low and authorities are desperately trying to stop a …

Broken Hill, Far West New South Wales residents urged to remain vigilant
3 years, 4 months ago

Broken Hill, Far West New South Wales residents urged to remain vigilant

ABC  

Communities across Far West New South Wales are being urged to remain vigilant and monitor for COVID-19 symptoms after traces of the virus were detected in Broken Hill waste water. Key points: Traces of the virus were detected at Broken Hill's sewage treatment plant There are no cases in the city or region, although residents are being urged to monitor …

Regional NSW towns fear the worst as Sydney's COVID-19 outbreak spreads
3 years, 4 months ago

Regional NSW towns fear the worst as Sydney's COVID-19 outbreak spreads

ABC  

The usually relaxed vibe of the seaside town of Byron Bay evaporated this week with the news that a visiting family of three from Sydney had tested positive for COVID-19. "We've got big family groups that share households, people that are either couch surfing or have no fixed place of abode," Mr Naden said. "If it spread quickly and the …

NSW sets another daily COVID-19 case record with 390 infections, two deaths
3 years, 4 months ago

NSW sets another daily COVID-19 case record with 390 infections, two deaths

ABC  

Health authorities have issued a warning after traces of COVID-19 were found in the Broken Hill treatment plant in far western NSW. Key points: One of the deaths was an unvaccinated woman in her 40s from south-west Sydney One of the deaths was an unvaccinated woman in her 40s from south-west Sydney Ms Berejiklian expects to be confronted at a …

Government's Healthdirect site shows wrong details about COVID-19 testing in Broken Hill
3 years, 4 months ago

Government's Healthdirect site shows wrong details about COVID-19 testing in Broken Hill

ABC  

For at least five weeks, incorrect advice about who can get a COVID-19 test in Broken Hill has been on an official government website which ranks as the top search result for "COVID test Broken Hill". Key points: Anyone with flu-like symptoms can get tested at a Broken Hill drive-through clinic But in recent weeks, the government-funded Healthdirect website has …

A person tests positive to COVID-19 in Far North Queensland city of Cairns
3 years, 4 months ago

A person tests positive to COVID-19 in Far North Queensland city of Cairns

ABC  

Queensland Health has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 has been detected in a person in Far North Queensland. "Their test has come up positive but from the way the Chief Health Officer described it, it's a very low reading on the test, that's why they are doing re-testing," Mr Crawford said. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: …

COVID-19 fragments found in NSW Central West sewage, but no new cases
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19 fragments found in NSW Central West sewage, but no new cases

ABC  

Only hours after three communities in Central West New South Wales came out of a week-long lockdown, fragments of COVID-19 were identified in sewage, sparking a fresh wave of concern. Key points: Fragments of COVID-19 were detected in a wastewater sample, taken from Molong on Monday The Local Health District says it could mean a local resident has the virus, …

First positive COVID case identified in NSW Central West, linked to Sydney truck driver
3 years, 5 months ago

First positive COVID case identified in NSW Central West, linked to Sydney truck driver

ABC  

A factory worker in the Central West of New South Wales has contracted COVID-19, after a truck driver with coronavirus travelled to the region over several days. Key points: A pet food delivery driver has spread COVID-19 to the Central West Four hospitals in the region are on now red alert The region is on watch after three removalists visited …

COVID-19 cases confirmed in Illawarra and Southern Highlands, links to Sydney suspected
3 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 cases confirmed in Illawarra and Southern Highlands, links to Sydney suspected

ABC  

Authorities working to determine the source of three COVID-19 cases confirmed in the Illawarra this week suspect they may be linked to cases in Sydney. Key points: Three new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the Illawarra, but no venues have been listed as places of concern Two cases have also been confirmed in the Wingecarribee Shire, and one …

Victoria's 'serious' COVID-19 outbreak — here's what we know about the new cases so far
3 years, 6 months ago

Victoria's 'serious' COVID-19 outbreak — here's what we know about the new cases so far

ABC  

The next few days will be crucial to see how many new cases emerge from a cluster of coronavirus cases linked to Melbourne's northern and western suburbs. Genomic sequencing has confirmed the cases in the new cluster are all linked to the Wollert case but the "missing link" has not yet been found. Next, five new cases in the City …

Inside Brisbane's COVID-19 crisis at the Princess Alexandra Hospital
3 years, 8 months ago

Inside Brisbane's COVID-19 crisis at the Princess Alexandra Hospital

ABC  

In the disarming afterglow of vaccines arriving, Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital has become an unlikely source of COVID-19 outbreaks that have crossed a state border. Key points: Two separate community outbreaks of the highly-infectious B117 variant started with a nurse and doctor at Brisbane's PA hospital Experts say the hospital has reliable infection control, but the virus may have spread …

Queensland Health says it 'would still expect to see cases' over coming days from recent cluster
3 years, 8 months ago

Queensland Health says it 'would still expect to see cases' over coming days from recent cluster

ABC  

Queensland Health says it's "far, far" too early to relax, despite believing they've found the missing link between the recent cluster of cases, and a doctor who tested positive to the virus earlier this month. Key points: Authorities are confident they have identified the missing link between two COVID clusters in Brisbane A man identified on Sunday through contact tracing …

Brisbane COVID-19 case infected despite 'no breaches' in protocol as doctor waits to see if she has highly transmissible UK strain
3 years, 9 months ago

Brisbane COVID-19 case infected despite 'no breaches' in protocol as doctor waits to see if she has highly transmissible UK strain

ABC  

Queensland health authorities are investigating how a Brisbane doctor caught COVID-19 within a hospital as they wait to find out if she has the highly infectious UK strain. Key points: Contact tracers are racing to find people who attended three "high risk" locations on Thursday The doctor tested positive on Friday after waking up with a sore throat Hospitals and …

Residents of Orange, Broken Hill and Nyngan told to get tested after COVID-19 case travelled though western NSW
3 years, 11 months ago

Residents of Orange, Broken Hill and Nyngan told to get tested after COVID-19 case travelled though western NSW

ABC  

Several towns in regional NSW are on high alert and testing is ramping up after a positive COVID-19 case travelled through the west on a camping trip. Key points: Residents of several suburbs around Berala will be fined $1,000 if they attend the cricket NSW Health extended its advice for Woolworths Berala An 18-year-old Sydneysider visited regional NSW before testing …

Queensland records two new cases of coronavirus as correctional centres put in lockdown
4 years, 3 months ago

Queensland records two new cases of coronavirus as correctional centres put in lockdown

ABC  

There have been two new cases of coronavirus in Queensland in the past 24 hours, one person who is in hotel quarantine and a man who is a trainer from Queensland's corrective services. Key points: An estimated 7,000 of the state's 9,000 prisoners are facing "extreme isolation" in lockdown An estimated 7,000 of the state's 9,000 prisoners are facing "extreme …

Coronavirus Australia: More than 400 new COVID-19 cases in Victoria as Daniel Andrews pleads with 'young, healthy people'
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus Australia: More than 400 new COVID-19 cases in Victoria as Daniel Andrews pleads with 'young, healthy people'

ABC  

ABC News Former Federal MP and age discrimination commissioner Susan Ryan has compared a dramatic surge at a Melbourne aged care facility to the Newmarch House outbreak in Sydney. "It's very distressing to see the Newmarch episode kind of happening all over again with St Basil's," Ms Ryan told ABC Radio Melbourne. "It's very hard to understand why the new …

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