Ashes broadcast crew members test positive for COVID-19 in Adelaide
3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes broadcast crew members test positive for COVID-19 in Adelaide

ABC  

Two members of the media covering the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval have tested positive for COVID-19. Key points: Two members of the media covering the Ashes have tested positive for COVID-19 SA Health is undertaking contact tracing for the pair It came as South Australia recorded 80 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday The Stadium Management Authority said a crew member returned a result as a part of scheduled testing for the virus. "We have been made aware of a second member of the visiting media who has returned a positive COVID result as part of the scheduled day six testing," it said. On Friday, SA's Chief Public Health Officer Nicola Spurrier said it was likely that positive COVID cases would be identified while the Test was played in Adelaide.

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

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

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week, as reported on Friday, 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 …

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 …

Moment Covid struck Tahlia McGrath hugs Australia cricket teammates at Commonwealth Games 2022
2 years, 7 months ago

Moment Covid struck Tahlia McGrath hugs Australia cricket teammates at Commonwealth Games 2022

Daily Mail  

Australia's decision to field a cricketer with Covid-19 at the Commonwealth Games has sparked controversy and claims of hypocrisy given the country's hard line on lockdowns during the pandemic - and their decision to deport Novak Djokovic over his vaccination status. She warned her teammates not to come to celebrate with her McGrath wearing a face mask, stand on the …

Four Sri Lanka players test positive for COVID-19 ahead of second Test against Australia
2 years, 8 months ago

Four Sri Lanka players test positive for COVID-19 ahead of second Test against Australia

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka has suffered a huge blow in its bid to square its two-Test series against Australia after four cricketers tested positive for COVID-19 and had to be replaced. In coronavirus tests on Wednesday, three players from the first Test were positive: leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay, fast bowler Asitha Fernando, and all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva. Sri Lanka added spinners Prabath Jayasuriya, …

Three positive Covid tests confirmed in New Zealand’s tour party
2 years, 10 months ago

Three positive Covid tests confirmed in New Zealand’s tour party

The Independent  

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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 …

Four COVID-linked deaths in South Australia as active cases fall to the lowest level in a month
2 years, 10 months ago

Four COVID-linked deaths in South Australia as active cases fall to the lowest level in a month

ABC  

Four people with COVID-19 have died in South Australia — two women in their 90s, a man in his 70s and a man in his 80s. Key points: There are 240 people in hospital with the virus The 25,246 known active cases is the lowest number since March 20 Opposition Leader David Speirs revealed he had tested positive SA Health …

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 …

WA records 10 new COVID-19 cases, but testing numbers plunge on Australia Day public holiday
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Women's Ashes: England anxious COVID-19 case, says captain Heather Knight
3 years, 2 months ago

Women's Ashes: England anxious COVID-19 case, says captain Heather Knight

The Hindu  

There is anxiety in the England women's camp after a member of their support staff tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the multi-format Ashes series in Australia, captain Heather Knight said on Friday. READ: "We've had to live under pretty strict protocols since we've arrived, we've only been allowed to socialise outdoors for exactly this reason, to try and limit …

Fatigue, rotation and the Covid factor: Women’s Ashes talking points
3 years, 2 months ago

Fatigue, rotation and the Covid factor: Women’s Ashes talking points

The Independent  

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South Australia records 3,070 new COVID-19 cases, 123 in hospital
3 years, 2 months ago

South Australia records 3,070 new COVID-19 cases, 123 in hospital

ABC  

South Australia has recorded 3,070 COVID-19 cases, with 123 people in hospital. Mr Marshall said South Australians would soon no longer need to confirm a positive rapid antigen test with a PCR test, following an agreement by national cabinet yesterday. Mr Marshall said using rapid antigen tests provided by SA Health would allow positive cases to be accurately reflected in …

Ashes 2021-22: COVID-19 cases in support staff have led to anxiety in England side, says Root
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: COVID-19 cases in support staff have led to anxiety in England side, says Root

India TV News  

Two days before the start of the fourth Ashes Test here, England captain Joe Root has conceded that there is an "element of anxiety" after several COVID-19 cases were detected in the touring party's support staff. The England team was in the midst of a COVID-19 crisis just before the start of the Boxing Day Test on December 26, with …

Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley tests positive for COVID-19
3 years, 2 months ago

Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley tests positive for COVID-19

Firstpost  

Nick Hockley, who is fully vaccinated, developed mild symptoms and immediately got tested and isolated, with a positive PCR result confirmed. Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley on Monday became the latest person to contract COVID-19 during the Ashes series against England. Hockley, who is fully vaccinated, developed mild symptoms and immediately got tested and isolated, with a positive PCR result …

Ashes 2021-22: Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley tests positive for COVID-19
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley tests positive for COVID-19

India TV News  

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer Nick Hockley has tested positive for COVID-19. A statement issued by Cricket Australia said that Hockley, who is fully vaccinated, had developed mild symptoms and a PCR test revealed he was COVID-19 positive. "Hockley developed mild symptoms and immediately got tested and isolated, with a positive result now confirmed. Hockey was recently quoted as saying …

Ashes 2021-22: England head coach Chris Silverwood tests positive for COVID-19
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: England head coach Chris Silverwood tests positive for COVID-19

Firstpost  

Silverwood was due to miss the fourth Test against England starting in Sydney on Wednesday after he was forced into isolation when a family member tested positive for COVID-19 Melbourne: Under-fire England head coach Chris Silverwood has tested positive for COVID-19 while quarantining here with his family but he is expected to join the team ahead of the fifth Ashes …

Ashes 2021-22: England head coach Chris Silverwood tests positive for COVID-19
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: England head coach Chris Silverwood tests positive for COVID-19

India TV News  

Under-fire England head coach Chris Silverwood has tested positive for COVID-19 while quarantining here with his family but he is expected to join the team ahead of the fifth Ashes Test in Hobart. Silverwood was due to miss the fourth Test against England starting in Sydney on Wednesday after he was forced into isolation when a family member tested positive …

Ashes 2021-22: England training session cancelled after net bowler tests COVID-19 positive
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: England training session cancelled after net bowler tests COVID-19 positive

India TV News  

England's preparations for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia took another hit on Sunday after one of their net bowlers tested positive for COVID-19, leading to cancellation of their training session with other net bowlers deemed as close contacts. Having already conceded the series after three successive defeats, England suffered the latest blow just hours after the tourists planned to …

SA Pathology sends wrong COVID-19 results to 11 people in South Australia
3 years, 2 months ago

SA Pathology sends wrong COVID-19 results to 11 people in South Australia

ABC  

A South Australian pathology clinic has admitted that 11 people were given the wrong COVID-19 test result on New Year's Eve. Key points: 11 people were sent the wrong COVID-19 results SA Pathology says the correct results were sent within three hours Three prisons have gone into lockdown after numerous prisoners tested positive In a statement, SA Pathology said that, …

Ashes 2021: England crossing fingers over Covid outbreak ahead of Sydney Test
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021: England crossing fingers over Covid outbreak ahead of Sydney Test

The Independent  

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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, …

The Ashes: Match referee David Boon to miss 4th Test after positive Covid-19 test
3 years, 2 months ago

The Ashes: Match referee David Boon to miss 4th Test after positive Covid-19 test

India Today  

Ashes match referee David Boon will miss the fourth Test at the SCG in January after having tested positive for the Covid-19, Cricket Australia said. "Boon will remain in Melbourne and in line with Victorian government health guidelines, will continue quarantining for 10 days," Cricket Australia said. ICC match referee David Boon has tested positive for Covid-19. Amid a growing …

NSW Health prioritises 'clinically urgent' testing as COVID-19 daily case tally nearly doubles to 11,201
3 years, 2 months ago

NSW Health prioritises 'clinically urgent' testing as COVID-19 daily case tally nearly doubles to 11,201

ABC  

NSW Health will prioritise COVID-19 testing for "clinically urgent" cases as the daily infection tally in the state almost doubles in a day, with 11,201 cases and three deaths recorded. Key points: Yesterday, the state recorded 6,062 cases from 93,581 swabs Many testing sites across NSW continue to operate with reduced hours or have not reopened QLD will scrap its …

Ashes 2021-22: Sydney Test not at risk over COVID-19 rules, says state's health minister
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: Sydney Test not at risk over COVID-19 rules, says state's health minister

Firstpost  

The “sacred” Ashes Test in Sydney will take place as scheduled next week even as COVID-19 threatens to disrupt the series, the New South Wales health minister said on Tuesday. Melbourne: The “sacred” Ashes Test in Sydney will take place as scheduled next week even as COVID-19 threatens to disrupt the series, the New South Wales health minister said on …

Sydney test not at risk over COVID rules: NSW health minister
3 years, 2 months ago

Sydney test not at risk over COVID rules: NSW health minister

The Hindu  

New South Wales health minister Brad Hazzard said on Tuesday that the state's COVID-19 contact tracing rules pose no threat to the fourth Ashes test in Sydney. READ: NSW recorded just over 6,000 new cases on Monday and close contacts are required to isolate for a week, but Hazzard said NSW Health would work with Victorian health authorities to manage …

Highlights, Ashes 2021-22, 3rd Test Full Cricket Score: Australia win by an innings and 14 runs, clinch series
3 years, 2 months ago

Highlights, Ashes 2021-22, 3rd Test Full Cricket Score: Australia win by an innings and 14 runs, clinch series

Firstpost  

Check out LIVE cricket score from the third Ashes Test being held in Melbourne. Before play even began on Monday, Cricket Australia called for calm after a COVID-19 scare involving England’s support staff resulted in a 30-minute delay to the start of the second day of play in the third Test. England’s all-time leading wicket-taker said the tourists were “pretty …

England and Australia's third Ashes Test CONTINUES as planned
3 years, 2 months ago

England and Australia's third Ashes Test CONTINUES as planned

Daily Mail  

The Ashes continued after a fresh round of PCR tests for both teams and their families on Monday night produced only two more positive Covid diagnoses - both within the same family group that was already isolating after returning a positive result on Monday morning. Cricket Australia and the ECB had been waiting anxiously for the results of the tests …

Ashes series hangs in the balance as teams await coronavirus results
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes series hangs in the balance as teams await coronavirus results

The Independent  

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Ashes 2021-22, AUS vs ENG, 3rd Test Day 2: England in big trouble in Boxing Day Test amid virus scare
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22, AUS vs ENG, 3rd Test Day 2: England in big trouble in Boxing Day Test amid virus scare

India TV News  

Australia sent England reeling on Day 2 of the ongoing third Test in Melbourne. Cricket Australia called for calm after a COVID-19 scare involving two members of England’s support staff resulted in a delay to the start of the second day of play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. “Our protocols are designed for absolutely this set of events.” In a …

Second day of third Ashes Test goes ahead despite Covid scare in England camp
3 years, 2 months ago

Second day of third Ashes Test goes ahead despite Covid scare in England camp

The Independent  

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The Ashes | England in big trouble in third Test amid virus scare
3 years, 2 months ago

The Ashes | England in big trouble in third Test amid virus scare

The Hindu  

On an extraordinary of cricket both on and off the field, England faced an uphill battle to save the third test against Australia and with it the Ashes. Cricket Australia called for calm after a COVID-19 scare involving two members of England’s support staff resulted in a delay to the start of the second day of play at the Melbourne …

Ashes 2021-22: Series not at risk despite Covid cases in England camp, says Cricket Australia chief
3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: Series not at risk despite Covid cases in England camp, says Cricket Australia chief

Firstpost  

England were given the all-clear barely 45 minutes before play was due to begin, with the start pushed back half an hour until 11am to give them a chance to warm-up. Melbourne: Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley moved to allay fears Monday over the remainder of the Ashes series after England were rocked by a Covid scare, but admitted it …

English cricket team COVID scare delays day two of MCG Ashes Test after support staff, family members test positive
3 years, 2 months ago

English cricket team COVID scare delays day two of MCG Ashes Test after support staff, family members test positive

ABC  

England's troubled Ashes tour has been thrown into more turmoil after positive COVID tests in the tourists' camp. Key points: England's players were initially told to stay in their hotel The team had to get rapid lateral flow tests before travelling to the ground The start of play was delayed by half an hour to 11am AEDT This morning it …

Covid scare rocks the England cricket team after positive test during third Ashes test
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid scare rocks the England cricket team after positive test during third Ashes test

Daily Mail  

The Ashes were in jeopardy on Sunday night after a Covid outbreak in the England camp, with four positive members of the touring party - two support staff and two family members - testing positive for the virus only hours before the start of play on the second day of the third Test at the MCG. With speculation swirling that …

New daily record for COVID cases in Tasmania, but no patients in ICU
3 years, 2 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 154 new COVID-19 cases, testing requirements for interstate travellers amended
3 years, 3 months ago

South Australia records 154 new COVID-19 cases, testing requirements for interstate travellers amended

ABC  

South Australia has relaxed testing requirements for interstate arrivals as the state records 154 new cases of COVID-19 overnight, with five people in hospital. Key points: SA has recorded 154 new cases, with five people in hospital None are in intensive care Interstate travellers will no longer need to get tested upon arrival in SA Six of the 556 active …

More than 100 COVID-19 cases recorded in South Australia, long testing lines in Adelaide
3 years, 3 months ago

More than 100 COVID-19 cases recorded in South Australia, long testing lines in Adelaide

ABC  

South Australia has recorded 105 new cases of COVID-19, a record number for one day, with five new exposure sites also announced. Key points: There is now a record number of active cases in the state The opposition says more should be done to increase testing capacity The Premier says the focus should be on the low number of hospital …

2nd Ashes Test: Two media persons covering Adelaide match test positive for COVID-19
3 years, 3 months ago

2nd Ashes Test: Two media persons covering Adelaide match test positive for COVID-19

India TV News  

2nd Ashes Test: Two media persons covering Adelaide match test positive for COVID-19 The news, confirmed by Adelaide Oval's Stadium Management Authority, caused panic among the visiting British journalists. Highlights The Authority said a crew member returned a result as a part of scheduled testing Later on Sunday afternoon, there was a confirmed second positive COVID-19 case among media pack …

The Ashes: Member of broadcast crew at Adelaide Oval tests positive for Covid-19, relevant areas sanitised
3 years, 3 months ago

The Ashes: Member of broadcast crew at Adelaide Oval tests positive for Covid-19, relevant areas sanitised

India Today  

A member of the broadcast crew for the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval has tested positive for Covid-19, the venue has said in a statement on Sunday. Earlier, Australia captain Pat Cummins had to sit out the second Test as he was deemed a close contact to a positive Covid-19 case. Cummins was withdrawn from the squad on …

SA Police investigating teenager who went clubbing in Adelaide after receiving positive COVID test
3 years, 3 months ago

SA Police investigating teenager who went clubbing in Adelaide after receiving positive COVID test

ABC  

A teenager who went clubbing in Adelaide shortly after receiving notification he had tested positive for COVID-19 is being investigated by police. Key points: The 19-year-old was told he had tested positive on Friday evening He went clubbing in the Adelaide CBD shortly after SA Police are investigating whether he breached the state's emergency orders The 19-year-old received an SA …

The Ashes: Perth axed as host of fifth Test over COVID-19 quarantine rules
3 years, 3 months ago

The Ashes: Perth axed as host of fifth Test over COVID-19 quarantine rules

Firstpost  

Perth will go without a Test for the second year running after also missing out last season due to Covid, which robbed it of a proposed historic first Test between Australia and Afghanistan. Perth: Perth was axed Monday as host of the potentially pivotal fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England, because of tough Covid rules which require players to …

Perth Ashes test in doubt as WA sticks to hard line on quarantine
3 years, 3 months ago

Perth Ashes test in doubt as WA sticks to hard line on quarantine

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia's hopes of staging the fifth Ashes test in Perth appear in jeopardy, with the Western Australia state government reiterating its "very strict rules" on quarantine and restrictions on players' family members. Perth Stadium is scheduled to host the final match of the Australia-England series from January 14 but WA authorities have insisted players and staff quarantine after entering …

Boy tests positive to COVID-19 in Adelaide after flight connected with Virgin Australia case
3 years, 5 months ago

Boy tests positive to COVID-19 in Adelaide after flight connected with Virgin Australia case

ABC  

A boy has tested positive for COVID-19 after being on the same flight as a Virgin Australia flight attendant who tested positive for the virus. Key points: A Virgin flight attendant tested positive for COVID-19 last week Since then, a teenage boy on one of the same flights with the attendant has also contracted the virus Meanwhile, a truck driver …

South Australia records two new cases of COVID-19, including a woman who flew from Victoria to Adelaide
3 years, 5 months ago

South Australia records two new cases of COVID-19, including a woman who flew from Victoria to Adelaide

ABC  

South Australia has recorded two new cases of COVID-19. Key points: One case is a historical case in an Adelaide medi-hotel The second case is a woman who flew home to South Australia from Victoria on Friday SA Health is working to contact eight passengers on board her Jetstar flight One is a historical case from a man in his …

ACT records 16 new cases of COVID-19, as Andrew Barr says he won't bend to pressure to open early
3 years, 6 months ago

ACT records 16 new cases of COVID-19, as Andrew Barr says he won't bend to pressure to open early

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 16 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19, as Chief Minister Andrew Barr says he will not end lockdown early and be faced with the prospect of announcing daily deaths. Key points: None of today's cases were in quarantine for their entire infectious periods None of today's cases were in quarantine for their entire infectious periods ACT …

'No regrets': Ravi Shastri denies book launch led to positive COVID-19 test
3 years, 6 months ago

'No regrets': Ravi Shastri denies book launch led to positive COVID-19 test

Firstpost  

Former India all-rounder Shastri was criticised after it emerged he had launched his book at a well-attended party in London where no masks were worn, two days before the fourth Test at the Oval. London: India head coach Ravi Shastri insisted he had “absolutely no regrets” over his attendance at a London launch of his new book cited as a …

Australia optimistic Ashes will go ahead as planned despite COVID-19 concerns
3 years, 6 months ago

Australia optimistic Ashes will go ahead as planned despite COVID-19 concerns

Firstpost  

While Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth are largely virus-free and fans are allowed into venues, Sydney and Melbourne are both in lockdown battling outbreaks of the Delta variant with case numbers and deaths rising. Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley said he was optimistic Wednesday that the five-Test Ashes series against England can be played in front of crowds as scheduled this …

Victoria records 71 local COVID-19 cases, Melbourne told to consider 'soft lockdown'
3 years, 7 months ago

Victoria records 71 local COVID-19 cases, Melbourne told to consider 'soft lockdown'

ABC  

Premier Daniel Andrews has urged Victorians to get the vaccine available to them today, as the state grapples to pull its worsening Delta outbreak under control. Key points: The Premier said around 10,000 people were abandoning appointments each day He has urged everyone to head to the appointments and support the state in "vaccinating our way out of this" Epidemiologist …

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