Queensland cannot stay slammed shut forever because of COVID-19, so when will authorities reopen the borders to all states?
3 years, 5 months ago

Queensland cannot stay slammed shut forever because of COVID-19, so when will authorities reopen the borders to all states?

ABC  

When it comes to COVID-19, the Queensland government is like the proverbial little Dutch boy with his finger plugging the leaking dyke. Authorities have ramped up their language this week — warning "time is up" and communities with low vaccination rates need to decide whether they want their towns to be "ground zero". Queensland communities with low vaccination rates need to decide whether they want their towns to be "ground zero", authorities say. If NSW COVID-19 cases surge again, that's likely to heavily impact the Gold Coast University Hospital as the pandemic virus infiltrates into the region south of the Queensland border. Queensland health insiders have expressed concern about a large COVID-19 outbreak in northern NSW, where vaccination rates are relatively low and intensive care unit beds are hard to find.

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Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections
2 years, 9 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's COVID-19 vaccination mandate has eased. These are the rules that remain in place
2 years, 11 months ago

Queensland's COVID-19 vaccination mandate has eased. These are the rules that remain in place

ABC  

Queensland is now at its most relaxed COVID-19 rules since the pandemic began more than two years ago. Some places continue to require vaccination Vaccination requirements remain for anyone visiting or working in vulnerable settings such as hospitals, disability accommodation services and residential aged care. Vaccination and check-in requirements will continue for anyone visiting or working in vulnerable settings like …

Australia reopens borders to tourists after two-year ‘fortress’ level travel ban
3 years, 1 month ago

Australia reopens borders to tourists after two-year ‘fortress’ level travel ban

Live Mint  

Amid decline in Covid-19 cases as the third wave of coronavirus pandemic recedes, Australia reopened its borders to vaccinated tourists on Monday. The country earned the nickname “Fortress Australia” following announcing its decision on travel ban, which not only imposed a strict cap on international arrivals but also barred citizens from going overseas. Known for its strict regulations, Australia had …

Australia fully reopens borders shut by Covid pandemic, welcomes back tourists
3 years, 1 month 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 …

WA sets new record for COVID-19 cases as state prepares to open its doors
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Australia to FINALLY reopen to tourists on February 21, says Scott Morrison
3 years, 1 month ago

Australia to FINALLY reopen to tourists on February 21, says Scott Morrison

Daily Mail  

Australia's borders will finally open to international tourists on February 21 after almost two years of closure to keep out Covid-19. Pictured: A traveller at Sydney Airport Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic was sent home after he entered Australia without being fully vaccinated, meaning he could not play in the Australian Open Mr Morrison said the decision was taken because …

Australia to open borders to vaccinated tourists on February 21
3 years, 1 month ago

Australia to open borders to vaccinated tourists on February 21

Al Jazeera  

Australia to welcome international travellers back nearly two years after closing its borders. Australia will reopen its borders to fully vaccinated tourists from February 21, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced, ending some of the world’s strictest and longest-running pandemic travel restrictions. “It’s almost two years since we took the decision to close the borders to Australia,” Morrison said during …

COVID-19 confusion takes over as WA changes course on multiple fronts behind hard border
3 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19 confusion takes over as WA changes course on multiple fronts behind hard border

ABC  

Western Australia has had two years to prepare for this. And a previous desire to immediately do anything possible to "crush and kill" the virus has been replaced by a reluctance to bring in harsher restrictions, with major events allowed to proceed even as COVID-19 significantly spreads in WA for the first time in two years. Few details of the …

WA's COVID-19 border will stay shut indefinitely. What now, and when might the state reopen?
3 years, 2 months ago

WA's COVID-19 border will stay shut indefinitely. What now, and when might the state reopen?

ABC  

Two years into the pandemic, Western Australia once again has been left indefinitely closed off to the rest of the world. Late last year, WA Premier Mark McGowan announced a February 5 reopening to interstate and international travellers, describing that date at the time as "locked in". But in an extraordinary evening press conference barely two weeks from that date, …

Queensland records six COVID-19 deaths, almost 15,000 new cases as border changes announced
3 years, 2 months ago

Queensland records six COVID-19 deaths, almost 15,000 new cases as border changes announced

ABC  

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced border restrictions on interstate travellers will be removed earlier than planned, on the same day the state recorded its largest number of COVID-19 deaths. Key points: It is the largest number of COVID deaths recorded on a single day in Queensland From 1:00am on Saturday border passes and negative tests will no longer be …

Queensland's COVID-19 isolation ends with border roads thrown open to double-vaccinated arrivals from across Australia
3 years, 3 months ago

Queensland's COVID-19 isolation ends with border roads thrown open to double-vaccinated arrivals from across Australia

ABC  

There have been emotional scenes at Queensland airports this morning as families and friends were reunited for the first time in months as the state's borders reopened to people from interstate COVID-19 hotspots. Small number of people turned back Commissioner Carroll reminded people there were "strict criteria" to enter Queensland, after a small number of people were turned away at …

As Queensland's border reopens to COVID-19 hotspots, and it's mixed emotions for locals
3 years, 3 months ago

As Queensland's border reopens to COVID-19 hotspots, and it's mixed emotions for locals

ABC  

Queenslanders were feeling a mixture of emotions ahead of the state's borders reopening. 'We have to be careful' — Lopeta Theilao "It's good to open but we have to be careful of the outcome," said Lopeta Theilao, from the Brisbane suburb of Carseldine. "I'm glad that families get to see each other again … but I think it's too early, …

Early Queensland COVID reopening still too late for border 'refugees', but welcome relief in Coolangatta
3 years, 3 months ago

Early Queensland COVID reopening still too late for border 'refugees', but welcome relief in Coolangatta

ABC  

Just south of the border, Murwillumbah Showgrounds caretaker Meg Fallon has been caring for Queensland residents stuck outside the state for months. Ms Fallon said the reopening announcement was bittersweet as many people would still have to "jump through hoops" to get home, while unvaccinated residents were being treated as second-class citizens. "Every day counts in business so it is …

What will the opening of Queensland's COVID-19 borders mean for the state's least-vaccinated regions?
3 years, 3 months ago

What will the opening of Queensland's COVID-19 borders mean for the state's least-vaccinated regions?

ABC  

With a week until the Queensland border reopens, authorities have warned that the virus will come and "hunt down" the unvaccinated. Key points: Regional outbreaks would put further strain on local health services Even those who are vaccinated could be more at risk in those areas as the virus spreads The virus is likely to hit larger cities and tourist …

Queensland reopening and NSW COVID-19 border bubble rules explained
3 years, 3 months ago

Queensland reopening and NSW COVID-19 border bubble rules explained

ABC  

Queensland is bringing forward its much-awaited reopening, dropping border restrictions for all interstate travellers from December 13 — four days earlier than predicted — and opening up movement in the NSW border zone for residents. Freedom of movement in border zone Fully vaccinated border residents will be able to move freely across the border, though they will need a border …

Opening the borders: Queensland readies for influx of people and COVID-19 as vaccination rate nears 80 per cent
3 years, 3 months ago

Opening the borders: Queensland readies for influx of people and COVID-19 as vaccination rate nears 80 per cent

ABC  

The Premier's gift to Queenslanders this Christmas is opening the state's borders, bringing an influx of people as well as COVID-19. Experts anticipate almost 55,000 additional people could decide to call Queensland home — that will have a knock-on effect on the already hot property market, as well as the state's infrastructure, healthcare system and economy. "That's the highest inflow …

With Queensland about to open its border, COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is waning — but protests are getting bigger
3 years, 3 months ago

With Queensland about to open its border, COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is waning — but protests are getting bigger

ABC  

If current daily vaccination rates are a guide, Queensland is about six days away from hitting the Premier's border-opening target of 80 per cent of people aged 16 and over being fully vaccinated. By Friday 77.7 per cent of the Queensland population aged 16 and over were double-vaccinated — 3,195,634 people out of a cohort of 4,112,707. The Melbourne Institute …

What COVID lessons can Tasmania learn from South Australia's border reopening?
3 years, 3 months ago

What COVID lessons can Tasmania learn from South Australia's border reopening?

ABC  

As Tasmania's border reopening looms, there is plenty of anticipation about what will happen when the clock strikes midnight on December 15 and people from COVID-19 hotspots can enter the state. Key points: Authorities say Tasmania's high vaccination rate will help it deal with the inevitable infections Unions have expressed concerns over the readiness of the health system to cope …

South Australia opened its borders to COVID-19. So, what have we learned?
3 years, 4 months ago

South Australia opened its borders to COVID-19. So, what have we learned?

ABC  

South Australia this week went where no other state — possibly no other jurisdiction — has gone before. Key points: SA opened its borders to NSW, ACT and Victoria last Tuesday As of Saturday, 10 positive cases had been recorded in interstate travellers Close contacts of positive cases still need to quarantine After enjoying months without a single case of …

Renewed calls to delay NT border reopening until Indigenous vaccination rates increase
3 years, 4 months ago

Renewed calls to delay NT border reopening until Indigenous vaccination rates increase

ABC  

Low vaccination rates in some Indigenous communities mean that while Australia is opening up, remote communities are at serious risk, according to health experts. Key points: Elective surgery has been delayed, with the NT hospital system already overstretched Vaccination rates remain low in many communities as health services go door to door Aboriginal health organisations want the border reopening plan …

SA on track to open next week, despite several areas with low vaccination rates
3 years, 4 months ago

SA on track to open next week, despite several areas with low vaccination rates

ABC  

South Australia is on track to open its borders from next week, despite low vaccination rates in several communities, the state's health chief says. Key points: Regional communities and areas north of Adelaide are lagging in vaccinations South Australia's Chief Public Health officer says she is worried about those areas ahead of the state border reopening She says authorities will …

South Australian authorities announce further details for border reopening on November 23
3 years, 4 months ago

South Australian authorities announce further details for border reopening on November 23

ABC  

Fully vaccinated South Australians will only have to quarantine for seven days if they are deemed a close contact of a COVID-19 case, under new rules when borders reopen on November 23. Key points: South Australia will open its borders on November 23 Authorities today revealed further details about plans to trace, test and isolate COVID-19 cases after that date …

Queensland COVID-19 border reopening details revealed after vaccine threshold hit as state records zero new local cases
3 years, 4 months ago

Queensland COVID-19 border reopening details revealed after vaccine threshold hit as state records zero new local cases

ABC  

The Queensland government has brought forward the opening of the state's border to some fully vaccinated travellers from interstate COVID-19 hotspots, with people able to apply for their border passes from 5:00pm on Monday. Key points: There are strict criteria travellers will need to meet before entering More than 40,000 vaccines were administered by Queensland Health over the weekend If …

Queensland is loosening its COVID border restrictions, with 1.6 million unvaccinated in the state
3 years, 4 months ago

Queensland is loosening its COVID border restrictions, with 1.6 million unvaccinated in the state

ABC  

About 1.6 million Queensland residents remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, as the state announces its borders will open to some inoculated travellers flying in from virus hotspots interstate from this afternoon. Key points: The Queensland government is expected to announce today how people can start applying for border passes An infectious disease expert is concerned the virus will spread quickly once …

Covid-19 Australia: Queensland reopens domestic travel with NSW and Victoria
3 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19 Australia: Queensland reopens domestic travel with NSW and Victoria

Daily Mail  

Queensland has reopened its state border to fully-vaccinated NSW and Victoria residents for the first time in months - but with tough quarantine and travel rules. Queensland has reopened its state border to fully-vaccinated NSW and Victoria residents for the first time in months - but with tough quarantine and travel rules The reopening of the border comes with tough …

WA's COVID roadmap explained: When will Premier Mark McGowan open the state's borders?
3 years, 4 months ago

WA's COVID roadmap explained: When will Premier Mark McGowan open the state's borders?

ABC  

COVID-19 is coming to Western Australia. So that might mean WA actually opens before the 90 per cent threshold, perhaps even not far past 80 per cent. But the state's sluggish vaccine rollout is still some way short of either of those targets, with WA only having passed the 65 per cent threshold this week. And the government has also …

Planning a trip to Queensland? Beware of the fine print around COVID-19 vaccine requirements
3 years, 4 months ago

Planning a trip to Queensland? Beware of the fine print around COVID-19 vaccine requirements

ABC  

If you're planning a trip to Queensland before Christmas, there are a few important things to know. As soon as Queensland hits that 70 per cent double vaccination target, life gets easier for fully vaccinated people entering the state from hotspots. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 …

Queensland to impose COVID-19 restrictions on unvaccinated people from December, no new local cases
3 years, 4 months ago

Queensland to impose COVID-19 restrictions on unvaccinated people from December, no new local cases

ABC  

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has revealed the limits that will be put on Queenslanders who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-next month. Key points: The easing of restrictions will only apply for those who are fully vaccinated Hospitals, aged care facilities and prisons will also require both doses Acting Chief Health Officer warned the freedoms and reopened borders would …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Mark McGowan announces plan for Western Australia to reopen border at 90 per cent COVID-19 vaccination rate
3 years, 4 months ago

Mark McGowan announces plan for Western Australia to reopen border at 90 per cent COVID-19 vaccination rate

ABC  

Premier Mark McGowan says Western Australia will open up its borders when 90 per cent of the state's population aged above 12 years old is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Key points: WA will reopen its border when the vaccination rate reaches 90 per cent That could be achieved in late January or early February A specific date will be set …

Western Australia assesses Queensland as 'very low' COVID-19 risk, meaning quarantine-free travel
3 years, 5 months ago

Western Australia assesses Queensland as 'very low' COVID-19 risk, meaning quarantine-free travel

ABC  

Western Australia's border restrictions for those travelling from Queensland will ease on Wednesday, after a COVID-19 scare delayed plans for quarantine-free travel to resume last week. Key points: Queensland is becoming the fourth "very low risk" jurisdiction Queensland is becoming the fourth "very low risk" jurisdiction South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory are already on the list South Australia, …

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

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

ABC  

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

Regional Queensland set to miss 80pc COVID-19 vaccination target for state borders reopen, authorities warn
3 years, 5 months ago

Regional Queensland set to miss 80pc COVID-19 vaccination target for state borders reopen, authorities warn

ABC  

The man in charge of Queensland's COVID-19 vaccination rollout says he is "really happy" with weekend turnout but warns vaccination rates in parts of regional Queensland will not meet targets set by the state government. Key points: Deputy Commissioner Shane Chelepy says COVID complacency is a problem in regional areas He says some regions won't hit the 80pc double vaccination …

Queensland records zero COVID-19 cases as pop-up vaccine clinics set to open at theme parks, surf clubs
3 years, 5 months ago

Queensland records zero COVID-19 cases as pop-up vaccine clinics set to open at theme parks, surf clubs

ABC  

Queensland has recorded zero locally acquired COVID-19 cases as the state hit a new milestone of more than 60 per cent of Queenslanders over 16 now fully vaccinated. Key points: Vaccines will be offered at theme parks and 20 surf life saving clubs over the long weekend Steven Miles says this weekend's vaccine push has gone "gangbusters", with 13,500 doses …

Melbourne reopens as world's most locked-down city eases COVID-19 curbs
3 years, 5 months ago

Melbourne reopens as world's most locked-down city eases COVID-19 curbs

Firstpost  

The second biggest city in Australia spent more than 260 days under lockdown since the beginning of the pandemic Melbourne: Melbourne reopened on Friday after enduring one of the world’s most prolonged series of lockdowns, with relieved residents toasting their freedom in bars and restaurants or queuing for desperately needed haircuts. “As my kids say — there’s a big vibe …

Melbourne reopens as world’s most locked-down city eases limits
3 years, 5 months ago

Melbourne reopens as world’s most locked-down city eases limits

Al Jazeera  

State Premier Daniel Andrews promises there will be ‘no more lockdowns’ as Victoria hits its vaccination targets. Australia’s second-largest city has so far endured 262 days, or nearly nine months, of restrictions during six separate lockdowns since March 2020, representing the longest cumulative lockdown for any city in the world. “I have urged our customer base, make sure you have …

200 Queenslanders may die of COVID-19 when borders reopen, modelling predicts
3 years, 5 months ago

200 Queenslanders may die of COVID-19 when borders reopen, modelling predicts

ABC  

COVID-19 modelling suggests about 200 people in Queensland could die in just the first three months after borders reopen to New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT. Key points: The QIMR data informed the Queensland government's roadmap to fully reopen the state's borders Queensland's CHO is confident the state's health system can manage the predicted maximum of 1,200 COVID-19 cases …

WA will not ease COVID-19 hard border with NSW and Victoria prior to Christmas
3 years, 5 months ago

WA will not ease COVID-19 hard border with NSW and Victoria prior to Christmas

ABC  

The WA Premier has again ruled out opening the border to higher risk states in time for Christmas, while announcing travellers from Queensland will no longer need to quarantine from this Friday. Key points: WA will not open to NSW and Victoria in time for Christmas But Queensland will be reclassified as very low risk from Friday It means travellers …

Queensland records zero new COVID-19 cases, vaccination timeline set amid regional jabs push
3 years, 5 months ago

Queensland records zero new COVID-19 cases, vaccination timeline set amid regional jabs push

ABC  

Queensland has recorded no new locally acquired COVID-19 cases as officials urge 400,000 people yet to be vaccinated to act immediately now that border controls on the virus are set to ease. Key points: The Premier says people have 12 days to get vaccinated to be fully protected when borders open to hotspots She says about 400,000 Queenslanders remain unvaccinated …

Young Queenslanders urged to get vaccinated because COVID-19 will 'find people who aren't'
3 years, 5 months ago

Young Queenslanders urged to get vaccinated because COVID-19 will 'find people who aren't'

ABC  

Slow uptake of COVID-19 vaccines by young people could see Queensland struggle to hit the 80 per cent vaccination rate by the December 17 date, a leading infection control specialist has warned. Key points: Queensland's border opening is scheduled to go ahead on December 17 Professor McLaws says Queensland should introduce rapid antigen testing on the border The Queensland government …

What will life be like when Queensland reopens? How many COVID-19 cases will it see? What restrictions will be eased?
3 years, 5 months ago

What will life be like when Queensland reopens? How many COVID-19 cases will it see? What restrictions will be eased?

ABC  

Queensland's days as a 'COVID-zero' state are numbered. From December 17 fully vaccinated domestic travellers from COVID-19 hotspots will be allowed into the state without quarantining under a re-opening plan now in train by the state government. Alongside the push to massively boost the state's vaccination rate, especially in regional areas, the state government has also flagged significant changes to …

Can I travel to Queensland for Christmas? When will the state reopen to COVID-19 hotspots? What are its vaccine targets?
3 years, 5 months ago

Can I travel to Queensland for Christmas? When will the state reopen to COVID-19 hotspots? What are its vaccine targets?

ABC  

After months of uncertainty and growing calls for a clear pathway to lift the state's strict COVID-19 border rules, targets on when Queensland will reopen to those locked out have finally been set. 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 …

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces COVID-19 roadmap to reopening as state records zero local cases
3 years, 5 months ago

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces COVID-19 roadmap to reopening as state records zero local cases

ABC  

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has outlined a roadmap to reopen the state's borders to COVID-19 hotspots for fully vaccinated people by Christmas. Key points: The Premier says how quickly the milestones are hit depends on vaccination roll-out It's predicted 80 per cent of Queensland's eligible population will be full vaccinated by December 17 Direct international arrivals will be able to …

Thousands of Queenslanders hold the key to opening the state's borders by Christmas
3 years, 5 months ago

Thousands of Queenslanders hold the key to opening the state's borders by Christmas

ABC  

Queenslanders' ability to make cross-border plans for Christmas will depend on thousands of people who still haven’t received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, authorities say. Key points: The state government says it cannot set a date for opening borders The state government says it cannot set a date for opening borders Tourism bodies say they need time to …

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

Sydney to end COVID-19 quarantine for international travellers

Live Mint  

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

WA's COVID-19 rules likely to fluctuate once state border reopens
3 years, 5 months ago

WA's COVID-19 rules likely to fluctuate once state border reopens

ABC  

WA Premier Mark McGowan has flagged that COVID-19 restrictions will be beefed up and toned down depending on the rate of local transmission once the state's borders reopen. Key points: There is no date as yet when WA's borders will reopen There is no date as yet when WA's borders will reopen But when they do, restrictions may start at …

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for Queensland miners backed by industry
3 years, 5 months ago

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for Queensland miners backed by industry

ABC  

Queensland's resources industry says it would support mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for the state's mine workers to protect regional communities where vaccination rates are alarmingly low. Key points: Key players in the Queensland mining sector have signalled support for mandatory vaccinations of workers if necessary A major concern is unvaccinated FIFO workers travelling to rural areas where jab rates are low …

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

Sydney exits lockdown as Australia gears up to ‘live with’ COVID
3 years, 5 months ago

Sydney exits lockdown as Australia gears up to ‘live with’ COVID

Al Jazeera  

People in Sydney, Australia’s biggest city, ignored grey skies and drizzle on Monday to celebrate the end of almost four months of lockdown as fully vaccinated people were allowed once again to get their hair cut and go to cafes, restaurants and shops. With new infections now falling – New South Wales state recorded 496 cases on Monday – and …

NT COVID vaccination rates spark concern about reopening, but Minister says there's no time to wait
3 years, 5 months ago

NT COVID vaccination rates spark concern about reopening, but Minister says there's no time to wait

ABC  

The general manager of one of Australia's most remote health organisations is concerned about the low rates of vaccination as the Northern Territory plots its path out of pandemic restrictions. Key points: The NT government says it cannot guarantee unvaccinated residents' safety The NT's data suggests that 80 per cent of the population will be fully vaccinated by November Those …

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