Coronavirus Australia news: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews details Melbourne's move into second step on COVID-19 recovery roadmap
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus Australia news: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews details Melbourne's move into second step on COVID-19 recovery roadmap

ABC  

This is the statement in full: Easing restrictions in Victoria in a COVIDsafe way is vitally important so that more Victorians can get back to work and resume their normal lives. We note that at similar case levels NSW was fundamentally open while remaining Covidsafe due to a world class contact tracing facility. As many epidemiologists have encouraged, we would support Victoria in reviewing the trigger of five and zero cases with regards to the third and last steps. The Morrison Government has already delivered more than $27 billion in economic support to Victorians during this crisis and we have extended JobKeeper for another six months which is estimated to see an additional $16.8 billion be paid to Victorians in the December and March quarters.

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Australians struck down with Covid warned to 'stay at home' as two new variants spread and hospitalisations surge
11 months, 2 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 …

Covid Australia: Fears grow that a new coronavirus strain is causing huge spike in hospitalisations
1 year, 1 month 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 …

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, 3 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 numbers are dropping but experts warn the pandemic will not end this year
2 years, 3 months ago

Australia's COVID-19 numbers are dropping but experts warn the pandemic will not end this year

ABC  

Winter's nearly over and, with COVID-19 daily case numbers declining, you could be forgiven for hoping the coronavirus pandemic is coming to an end too. "Definitely we're in a decline phase for the pandemic and, at the moment, I'm expecting that to last until about the end of the year — if not longer — in Australia," Dr Wood said. …

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 …

Victorian COVID hospital admissions soar as Omicron sub-variants spread
2 years, 5 months ago

Victorian COVID hospital admissions soar as Omicron sub-variants spread

ABC  

Health experts say state and federal authorities are pursuing the wrong strategies as Victoria's COVID hospital admissions have soared almost 80 per cent over the past three weeks. Key points: Clinical scientist Bruce Thompson says the third wave broke out as more workers returned to the office and mask mandates were abandoned Infectious disease expert Brendan Crabb says removing all …

Victoria records grim pandemic milestone with COVID deaths surpassing 4,000
2 years, 5 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, 5 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 …

More Australians are looking for help with long COVID. But we're not tracking the numbers
2 years, 6 months ago

More Australians are looking for help with long COVID. But we're not tracking the numbers

ABC  

Melbourne teacher Caroline Hewson's household was hit by COVID-19 in January, when Victoria saw a massive spike in Omicron infections. "So I'd be saying, I would have thought currently and in recent months, many tens of thousands of Australians definitely will have had long COVID," he said. "There's been a huge increase in the number of people seeking trusted information …

Melbourne has entered its first COVID winter without lockdowns. How will it turn out?
2 years, 6 months ago

Melbourne has entered its first COVID winter without lockdowns. How will it turn out?

ABC  

For many Melburnians, the turn in the weather might be triggering. "A large number of people in hospital and that's something nobody wants to see," Professor Cowie said. Vulnerable Victorians urged to plan ahead on COVID-19 antivirals Professor Cowie said one critical "new tool" available this winter to protect those most at risk from the virus was an array of …

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 …

Three people with COVID-19 die in South Australia as state tops 400,000 cases since start of pandemic
2 years, 7 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 …

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 …

Victoria could be hitting the peak of its latest COVID-19 wave. So what comes next?
2 years, 8 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 …

Covid rules Australia: Dan Andrews and Dominic Perrottet plan huge changes ahead of winter
2 years, 9 months 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
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 …

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 …

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 …

Australians Warned As Covid Cases Rise, Asked To Brace For More Deaths
2 years, 11 months ago

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

News 18  

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

CA set to relocate COVID-affected BBL to Melbourne
2 years, 11 months ago

CA set to relocate COVID-affected BBL to Melbourne

The Hindu  

In its bid to complete the tournament at any cost, Cricket Australia is set to gradually shift the COVID-hit Big Bash League to Melbourne to avoid any further interruptions. The decision was revealed by CA CEO Nick Hockley, who said that the cricket board is planning to relocate all eight teams inside a bio-bubble in Melbourne as it will make …

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

Victoria records 14,020 COVID-19 cases, two deaths, hospitalisations rise to 516
2 years, 11 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 …

Reduced COVID-19 isolation for NSW healthcare staff a 'catch-up' measure to stop system 'collapsing'
2 years, 11 months ago

Reduced COVID-19 isolation for NSW healthcare staff a 'catch-up' measure to stop system 'collapsing'

ABC  

Tired and overworked healthcare workers in New South Wales were left with no choice but to support reducing the isolation rules for staff with no symptoms who had been deemed close contacts of COVID-19 cases. Key points: Expert says reducing isolation for asymptomatic healthcare staff made complete sense President of the doctors union says patients will not be put in …

Australia's leaders to consider single, uniform definition of a COVID-19 close contact at national cabinet
2 years, 11 months ago

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

ABC  

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

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

Coronavirus Updates: 85 Fresh Omicron Cases in Maharashtra Today; WHO Says Variant Leading to Tsunami of Infections
2 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus Updates: 85 Fresh Omicron Cases in Maharashtra Today; WHO Says Variant Leading to Tsunami of Infections

News 18  

Maharashtra on Wednesday reported 85 new cases of the Omicron variant. Coronavirus cases surged across Australia on Wednesday as an outbreak of the omicron variant spread, with new infections in Sydney and surrounding parts of New South Wales state skyrocketing to more than 11,000, up from 6,000 a day earlier. On Wednesday, New South Wales Australia’s most populous state reported …

Coronavirus cases surge across Australia as omicron explodes
2 years, 11 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 …

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: France, Greece, UK See Record Surge; Mumbai Reports 70% Rise, Delhi 50%, Gurgaon's Highest Tally Since June
2 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: France, Greece, UK See Record Surge; Mumbai Reports 70% Rise, Delhi 50%, Gurgaon's Highest Tally Since June

News 18  

Following restricted emergency use recommendation for Covovax, Biological E’s jab Corbevax and anti-Covid pill Molnupiravir granted by an expert panel, the Drugs Controller General of India also granted approval for the above mentioned drugs. Coronavirus cases surged across Australia on Wednesday as an outbreak of the omicron variant spread, with new infections in Sydney and surrounding parts of New South …

South Australia reports 995 new COVID-19 cases, with 36 people now in hospital
2 years, 11 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 …

WA coronavirus update: Five COVID cases emerge in Perth outbreak
3 years ago

WA coronavirus update: Five COVID cases emerge in Perth outbreak

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded five new COVID cases, a day after an unvaccinated French backpacker tested positive to the disease. WA Premier Mark McGowan said one was a close contact of case 1133, who attended an event with the man at the Perth Mess Hall in Northbridge on December 19. Fremantle hostel locked down Mr McGowan said 100 of the …

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

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

CNN  

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

Victoria records 1,302 COVID-19 cases as Melbourne testing site wait times soar
3 years ago

Victoria records 1,302 COVID-19 cases as Melbourne testing site wait times soar

ABC  

Victoria has recorded 1,302 new local COVID-19 cases and zero deaths, as the state's hospitalisations have risen to the highest level in more than a month. Key points: There are 406 people in hospital with COVID-19, including 81 active cases in intensive care Several testing centres were closed early Monday morning after reaching capacity shortly after opening Airlines have launched …

Covid Record Surge, Travel Bans, Curbs. Déjà vu? It’s All Happening Again as Global Hotspots Emerge
3 years ago

Covid Record Surge, Travel Bans, Curbs. Déjà vu? It’s All Happening Again as Global Hotspots Emerge

News 18  

After a dip in Covid-19 cases across countries, numbers have started to rise again as UK, Australia, parts of the US reported a record virus surge. United Kingdom New cases of COVID-19 in Britain hit a record high for the second day running on Thursday, as England’s Chief Medical Officer warned daily hospital admissions could also hit new peaks due …

NSW Covid cases: State reports 804 new cases of virus
3 years 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 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 …

SA parliament goes into COVID-19 shutdown to allow contact tracing after former premier tests positive
3 years ago

SA parliament goes into COVID-19 shutdown to allow contact tracing after former premier tests positive

ABC  

South Australia's parliament will be adjourned on Thursday morning, and all MPs and staff directed to avoid in-person meetings, after former premier Jay Weatherill tested positive for COVID-19. Key points: Former SA premier Jay Weatherill tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a school reunion His close contacts include Opposition Leader Peter Malinauskas, who is awaiting test results It comes amid …

COVID-19 restrictions to ease across Victoria as state nears 90pc vaccination milestone
3 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

COVID-19 modelling shows 13 deaths over 300 days under 'outbreak' after SA repeals border restrictions
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 modelling shows 13 deaths over 300 days under 'outbreak' after SA repeals border restrictions

ABC  

COVID-19 modelling prepared for the SA government suggests keeping current social restrictions in place will be key to minimising pressure on South Australia's health system, as well as deaths, once state borders reopen. Key points: The modelling predicts a 27 per cent likelihood of an outbreak in the 300 days after border restrictions are repealed Its definition of an outbreak …

Australia Set for Partial Reopening of International Border for Vaccinated Citizens
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Victorians gear up for 'COVID normal' as state reopens, health experts urge caution
3 years, 2 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, 2 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 1,838 COVID cases and seven deaths, state to exit lockdown on Thursday
3 years, 2 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 …

As Australia enters the 'living with COVID' phase, experts say the population needs to focus on hospitalisations, not case numbers
3 years, 2 months ago

As Australia enters the 'living with COVID' phase, experts say the population needs to focus on hospitalisations, not case numbers

ABC  

The divide could not be starker. As New South Wales "opened up to the world", on the other side of the country in the COVID-free state of WA, the population got its first early glimpse into what "living with COVID" could mean — when its hard border is lifted. The numbers As New South Wales became the first state or …

Sydney to end COVID-19 quarantine for international travellers
3 years, 2 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 …

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. …

Coronavirus Australia: Your guide to NSW Freedom Day as millions are lifted from lockdown
3 years, 2 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 …

Victoria's COVID-19 outbreak grows, with 1,638 new cases and two deaths
3 years, 2 months ago

Victoria's COVID-19 outbreak grows, with 1,638 new cases and two deaths

ABC  

Victoria has recorded 1,638 new locally acquired COVID-19 infections and two deaths. Of the approximately 10,000 new cases recorded in the week to Tuesday, Acting Chief Health Officer Ben Cowie said 79 per cent were unvaccinated. "This is unfortunate, because it's despite the fact 87 per cent of the cases were eligible for vaccination at the time that they were …

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