Flight attendant who tested positive to COVID-19 crewed six flights in regional Queensland
3 years, 8 months ago

Flight attendant who tested positive to COVID-19 crewed six flights in regional Queensland

ABC  

A Qantas flight attendant has tested positive to COVID-19 after crewing six flights in Queensland during her infectious period. A number of potential exposure sites have been identified, including: July 11 — Brisbane to Longreach, Qantas flight 2534 July 11 — Longreach to Brisbane, Qantas flight 2535 July 11 — Brisbane to Gladstone, Qantas flight 2346 July 11/12 — Stayed overnight in Gladstone at the Mantra Hotel July 12 — Gladstone to Brisbane, Qantas flight 2331 July 12 — Brisbane to Hervey Bay, Qantas flight 2374 July 12 — Hervey Bay to Brisbane, Qantas flight 2375 Gold coast theme park Dreamworld on Friday afternoon said Queensland Health had advised a person who tested positive visited on Friday, July 16 between 10:30am and 2:00pm. 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 per cent Latest case information from Queensland Health. Here's your guide to the COVID-19 rules to follow Photo shows Road closed after Queensland and NSW border shuts amid Sydney COVID-19 outbreak on July 23, 2021 People from New South Wales can no longer freely come into Queensland after the border was shut.

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Urgent new Covid warning is issued to Australians as winter 'surge' looms
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Urgent new Covid warning is issued to Australians as winter 'surge' looms

Daily Mail  

Leading doctor said Aussies need to remain alert of virus Most Australians at a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from Covid do not have a plan in place with their GP if they get sick, according to new research. 'If someone you care about is at higher risk of serious illness - maybe an elderly parent, a neighbour, a …

AMA Queensland president Maria Boulton calls for Australians to wear masks as latest Covid wave strikes the country
1 year, 4 months ago

AMA Queensland president Maria Boulton calls for Australians to wear masks as latest Covid wave strikes the country

Daily Mail  

AMA president calls for masks to be worn in public places A top doctor has called on Australians to return to wearing masks in public as a new Covid wave pushes hospitals to 'breaking point' ahead of the festive season. Australian Medical Association Queensland president Maria Boulton says people should opt to wear masks in public places such as large …

Why thousands of Australians are getting sick right now
1 year, 4 months 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, 5 months ago

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

Daily Mail  

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

Centre eases covid norms, drops random RT-PCR tests for international passengers
1 year, 8 months ago

Centre eases covid norms, drops random RT-PCR tests for international passengers

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Amid a steady decline in coronavirus infections in the country, the central government on Wednesday eased covid-19 guidelines, dropping the requirement of RT-PCR based testing of a random 2% subset of international travellers arriving in India. “In-flight announcement about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic including precautionary measures to be followed, preferable use of masks and following physical distancing shall …

4 Australian tourists test Covid positive in Rajasthan, India sees 618 fresh infections, 5 deaths
2 years ago

4 Australian tourists test Covid positive in Rajasthan, India sees 618 fresh infections, 5 deaths

India Today  

India reported 618 fresh Covid-19 cases and five deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the data shared by the Union health ministry. Meanwhile, four Australian tourists were kept under observation at Rajasthan University of Health Sciences hospital in Jaipur as a precautionary measure after they tested Covid positive. Data shared by the health ministry show there are 15 …

Latest COVID-19 surge appears to be mostly infecting Australians who have not had the disease before
2 years, 2 months ago

Latest COVID-19 surge appears to be mostly infecting Australians who have not had the disease before

ABC  

The latest COVID-19 outbreak appears to be largely sweeping through Australians who have not yet had the disease. Key points: Only 20 per cent of recently detected cases in the ACT are reinfections The data suggests past infection is a partial defence against prevailing strains of the disease Reinfection remains a greater risk for older and chronically ill people Only …

4 international passengers test positive for Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu
2 years, 3 months ago

4 international passengers test positive for Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu

India Today  

A woman and her daughter, who tested positive for Covid-19 at the Chennai airport on Tuesday morning, have been sent to quarantine under the surveillance of the Tamil Nadu health department. The mother and her daughter, who travelled from China through Sri Lanka, landed at Madurai international airport and tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday. As per instructions from the …

Cruise ship with 800 Covid-19 patients arrives in Sydney, Australia
2 years, 4 months ago

Cruise ship with 800 Covid-19 patients arrives in Sydney, Australia

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nearly one in four guests …

Almost two-thirds of Australians — including children — have had COVID-19, blood study suggests
2 years, 4 months ago

Almost two-thirds of Australians — including children — have had COVID-19, blood study suggests

ABC  

New research suggests almost two-thirds of Australians — including children and adolescents — have now had COVID-19 with authorities warning Australia is about to enter "the next COVID-19 wave". Key points: Evidence of infection was detected in 65 per cent of adult blood samples, up from 46 per cent in June and 17 per cent in February According to official …

Festival Season a 'Critical Period', Says BMC; Asks Citizens to Follow COVID-19 Protocols
2 years, 5 months ago

Festival Season a 'Critical Period', Says BMC; Asks Citizens to Follow COVID-19 Protocols

News 18  

The Mumbai civic body on Tuesday issued an advisory urging citizens to adhere to COVID-19-appropriate behaviour during the upcoming festive season to prevent a spike in cases. The Maharashtra health department has cautioned that COVID-19 cases could rise, especially during winters and the festive season, citing new variants like BA.2.3.20 and BQ.1 reported from the state. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation …

Australia's COVID-19 winter wave has eased. Here's how households are managing as spring arrives
2 years, 6 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 …

Queensland's COVID-19 plan isn't panning out the way authorities thought it would. Is it time to do more?
2 years, 8 months ago

Queensland's COVID-19 plan isn't panning out the way authorities thought it would. Is it time to do more?

ABC  

It has never been clearer that Queensland's days of being highly COVID cautious are over. "In order for us to go from the pandemic phase to an endemic phase, the virus has to be widespread," Dr Gerrard said at the time "We all have to have immunity there's two ways you can do that – by being vaccinated or getting …

Queensland COVID-19 cases and deaths remain high, but hospital caseload falls
2 years, 8 months ago

Queensland COVID-19 cases and deaths remain high, but hospital caseload falls

ABC  

Queensland has recorded another 8,209 new COVID-19 cases in the latest reporting period and 19 virus-related deaths, but there's been a fall in the number of people in hospital. Key points: One person in their 50s, four in their 70s, six in their 80s, seven in their 90s and one person over 100 died in the past 24 hours The …

Australia's Covid-19 hospitalizations hit record high | Top global Covid updates
2 years, 8 months ago

Australia's Covid-19 hospitalizations hit record high | Top global Covid updates

Hindustan Times  

The global Covid tally is nearing 567 million, with around 6,376,503 deaths. The World Health Organization in its latest update said that cases increased in Europe, Americas, Western Pacific, South East Asia, while there was a drop in Eastern Mediterranean and Africa. However, the figures reported to the United Nations health body did not include data from Australia where Australians …

More than 1,000 active COVID-19 outbreaks in Australia's aged care sector, with Queensland second highest, taking toll on staff and residents
2 years, 8 months ago

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

ABC  

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

Western Australia's fourth COVID-19 shot rate lagging behind the rest of nation
2 years, 8 months ago

Western Australia's fourth COVID-19 shot rate lagging behind the rest of nation

ABC  

Western Australia is lagging behind the rest of the nation when it comes to the fourth COVID-19 shot and children's vaccination levels in the state are also moving slowly. Key points: Only one in five eligible West Australians has had four shots Only one in five eligible West Australians has had four shots Less than half of 5 to 11-year-olds …

Queensland nears record COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths with latest peak likely weeks away
2 years, 8 months ago

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

ABC  

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

Doctors slam suggested relaxation of COVID testing protocols as WA hospital case rate hits record high
2 years, 8 months ago

Doctors slam suggested relaxation of COVID testing protocols as WA hospital case rate hits record high

ABC  

The WA branch of the Australian Medical Association has slammed the state government for considering scaling down COVID protocols at hospitals, as the number of people hospitalised with the virus hits a record high of 351, with 17 in intensive care. Key points: Some COVID infection control and testing protocols at hospitals may be scaled back Some COVID infection control …

Hospitals bring back Covid restrictions on patients and visitors
2 years, 8 months ago

Hospitals bring back Covid restrictions on patients and visitors

Daily Mail  

Hospitals in New South Wales are already implementing their own Covid mandates despite no official orders from government. Dr Ashford said the current situation is 'more serious now than ever' and urged the government to move quickly on implementing new measures There is also widespread outrage over the federal government's decision to scrap pandemic leave payments and free RAT tests …

COVID-19 outbreaks could hit two-thirds of Queensland's aged care facilities in third wave of Omicron
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 outbreaks could hit two-thirds of Queensland's aged care facilities in third wave of Omicron

ABC  

More than 160 Queensland residential aged care facilities are dealing with active COVID-19 outbreaks, with the third Omicron wave threatening to hit harder than the January peak. Key points: The last two weeks of July and all of August are expected to be "high-risk periods for aged care" A key concern in the latest COVID wave is the impact on …

More than 100 people on a cruise ship that docked in NSW on Tuesday have tested positive to COVID-19. Here’s what we know
2 years, 8 months ago

More than 100 people on a cruise ship that docked in NSW on Tuesday have tested positive to COVID-19. Here’s what we know

ABC  

It's been three months since Australia's cruise ban lifted, allowing the re-entry of cruise ships into Australian waters. Health officials are now tackling a COVID outbreak that has seen more than 100 people infected on the Coral Princess, which docked on the NSW South Coast on Tuesday. There are 118 confirmed cases, including 114 crew and four passengers who have …

COVID-19 cases in Queensland hospitals likely to pass 1,000, CHO says, as isolation rules change
2 years, 8 months ago

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

ABC  

The number of people hospitalised with COVID-19 in Queensland is likely to exceed 1,000 in coming weeks, the highest number of the pandemic so far, health authorities say. Key points: More than 2,300 Queensland health staff are off work due to COVID-19 Isolation rules around the COVID reinfection period cut from 12 weeks to four weeks Queensland CHO John Gerrard …

Australia offers 4th COVID shot as subvariants fuel new wave
2 years, 8 months ago

Australia offers 4th COVID shot as subvariants fuel new wave

Al Jazeera  

Authorities expand the rollout of COVID booster shots to people aged 30 and above as hospitalisations – fuelled by Omicron subvariants – rise. The new subvariants have now become the dominant coronavirus strains in several countries, with pandemic experts warning they could lead to more hospitalisations and deaths because they sp New South Wales, Australia’s most populous state, warned it …

Qantas insists passengers are vaccinated despite Australia scrapping Covid entry rules
2 years, 8 months ago

Qantas insists passengers are vaccinated despite Australia scrapping Covid entry rules

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Qantas, the Australian national carrier, has confirmed that it still requires passengers on its international flights …

COVID-19 vaccination requirements to be scrapped for international arrivals into Australia
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 vaccination requirements to be scrapped for international arrivals into Australia

ABC  

Foreign travellers arriving in Australia will no longer need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 from Wednesday morning. Key points: Health Minister Mark Butler says the decision is being made on medical advice In May, just over 1,000 applications from unvaccinated travellers were received, with 158 approved Incoming arrivals will still need to comply with other restrictions, including wearing masks on …

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections
2 years, 8 months ago

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections

ABC  

Many of Queensland's remaining COVID-19 restrictions have eased from today despite health authorities confirming the state is experiencing a third wave of new cases of the virus. Unless required by their employer, vaccinations will no longer be mandatory for workers in high-risk settings, such as early childhood centres, schools, outside school care, correctional facilities, and airports. A vaccine mandate remains …

Queensland in midst of new COVID-19 wave, Chief Health Officer John Gerrard warns
2 years, 9 months ago

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

ABC  

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

Catching COVID-19 twice could lead to greater health risks, study suggests
2 years, 9 months ago

Catching COVID-19 twice could lead to greater health risks, study suggests

ABC  

Early research suggests that if you catch COVID-19 more than once, you're more likely to face serious health issues. Key points: COVID-19 infections are on the rise again, thanks to the latest sub-variants of Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 A study, which has yet to be peer-reviewed, shows the chance of negative health impacts increases with each successive infection COVID-19 is …

Long COVID clinics established to manage chronic symptoms weeks after infection
2 years, 10 months ago

Long COVID clinics established to manage chronic symptoms weeks after infection

ABC  

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

Queensland authorities warn about 'life-threatening' risk of catching both COVID-19 and the flu
2 years, 10 months ago

Queensland authorities warn about 'life-threatening' risk of catching both COVID-19 and the flu

ABC  

More than a dozen Queenslanders have already been hit with the double whammy of COVID-19 and flu virus infections in the past three weeks, most of them needing to be hospitalised. Key points: Authorities are expecting a big flu season this year, with immunity in the community low More than 800 flu cases have already been confirmed in Queensland this …

Are we at a point where Australians tolerate people dying from COVID-19?
2 years, 10 months ago

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

ABC  

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

Four COVID-linked deaths in South Australia as active cases fall to the lowest level in a month
2 years, 11 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 …

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 …

Queensland's growing COVID-19 outbreak of BA.2 Omicron sub-variant puts health system under pressure
2 years, 11 months ago

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

ABC  

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

About one-third of COVID-19 cases in Western Australia aged under 18, as 9,727 new infections recorded
2 years, 11 months ago

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

ABC  

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

Fewer international passengers test positive
2 years, 11 months ago

Fewer international passengers test positive

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai Data from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation shows a decline in the number of international passengers testing positive for Covid at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. However, with the resumption of all international flights after two years and a large-scale outbreak of Covid infections in some countries, city doctors have recommended continuation of stringent surveillance of international passengers at the …

More than 7,000 new COVID cases and four deaths reported in Western Australia
3 years ago

More than 7,000 new COVID cases and four deaths reported in Western Australia

ABC  

Western Australia has reported 7,197 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths — three of which were historical. Key points: The number of new cases in WA has been steady in recent days The number of new cases in WA has been steady in recent days More than 200 people are in hospital with COVID, with 10 in ICU More than …

Covid-19 Australia: Pre-flight testing scrapped and cruise ships to return
3 years ago

Covid-19 Australia: Pre-flight testing scrapped and cruise ships to return

Daily Mail  

Overseas travellers will no longer have to take a Covid test before boarding a flight to Australia as massive changes are made to the country's international borders. International travellers will no longer have to take a Covid test before boarding a flight as massive changes are made to Australia's international borders Pre-flight testing, bans on cruise ship arrivals and anti-price …

Authorities warn Queenslanders to mask up as cases of highly infectious BA-2 COVID-19 sub-variant set to climb
3 years ago

Authorities warn Queenslanders to mask up as cases of highly infectious BA-2 COVID-19 sub-variant set to climb

ABC  

Queenslanders are being encouraged to voluntarily don masks again to protect themselves against COVID-19 with experts saying it is too early to declare the pandemic over. Key points: Health authorities are expecting a surge of the highly contagious BA-2 sub-variant to arrive in Queensland in coming months An infectious diseases experts says the state's rate of booster doses administered is …

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

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

ABC  

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

Three new COVID-19 deaths in South Australia but no change to mask rules as vaccine mandate case delayed
3 years ago

Three new COVID-19 deaths in South Australia but no change to mask rules as vaccine mandate case delayed

ABC  

Two men and a woman with COVID-19 have died in South Australia, while 2,380 new cases have been reported. Key points: Almost 2,400 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in South Australia Masks will stay compulsory in indoor public places A court case against vaccine mandates will go to trial next week SA Health said those who died were a …

Australia ends travel ban for fully vaccinated visitors
3 years ago

Australia ends travel ban for fully vaccinated visitors

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. You will need: a copy of your vaccination certificate, including any boosters proof of a negative Covid-19 test in the …

Queensland records five more COVID-19 deaths as easing of mask requirements, density limits announced
3 years, 1 month ago

Queensland records five more COVID-19 deaths as easing of mask requirements, density limits announced

ABC  

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a major easing of Queensland's COVID-19 restrictions, including the statewide mask mandate. Key points: Mask requirements will be scrapped indoors and density limits will no longer apply from March 4 Today marks one year since Queensland began its statewide vaccine rollout From next month, the government will no longer hold daily COVID press conferences From …

Western Australia records 222 local COVID-19 cases, with two cases in Indigenous community
3 years, 1 month ago

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

ABC  

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

Likelihood of dying from COVID-19 about one in 61,000 for Queenslanders who get booster shot, data shows
3 years, 1 month ago

Likelihood of dying from COVID-19 about one in 61,000 for Queenslanders who get booster shot, data shows

ABC  

Queenslanders who have received three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are 20 times less likely to die from the virus than those who remain unvaccinated, new data shows. Key points: The likelihood of someone who has had the booster shot dying from COVID-19 is about one in 61,000 Boosted Queenslanders accounted for only 10.7pc of COVID-19 deaths during the past …

Queensland Fire and Emergency Service rules out mandating COVID-19 vaccines as state records 6,596 new cases
3 years, 1 month ago

Queensland Fire and Emergency Service rules out mandating COVID-19 vaccines as state records 6,596 new cases

ABC  

Queensland Fire and Emergency Service has ruled out enforcing COVID-19 vaccinations for its staff, months after mandates were put in place across Queensland. Key points: The state recorded 12 more COVID-19 deaths but hospital numbers were down The union says about 90 per cent of firies were already fully vaccinated A geriatric ward of the Maryborough Hospital is in lockdown …

Queensland records eight COVID-19 deaths and 5,854 new cases as hospitalisations decline
3 years, 1 month ago

Queensland records eight COVID-19 deaths and 5,854 new cases as hospitalisations decline

ABC  

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the state has recorded eight deaths from COVID-19 and 5,854 new cases were confirmed in the latest reporting period. Key points: The Chief Health Officer says half the Queensland population is expected to have been infected with the virus by the end of the month Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the mask mandate will be reviewed …

Queensland records largest number of COVID-19 deaths, with 24 people dying in the latest reporting period
3 years, 1 month ago

Queensland records largest number of COVID-19 deaths, with 24 people dying in the latest reporting period

ABC  

Queensland has recorded its highest number of daily COVID-19 deaths, with 24 people passing away in the latest reporting period. 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 per cent Latest case information from Queensland Health. Ms Palaszczuk said the state …

Intensive Care Unit doctor at Perth metropolitan hospital returns positive COVID-19 test
3 years, 1 month ago

Intensive Care Unit doctor at Perth metropolitan hospital returns positive COVID-19 test

ABC  

An intensive care unit doctor at a metropolitan hospital in Perth has tested positive for COVID-19 and work is underway to trace their contacts. Key points: Work is continuing to trace the ICU doctor's contacts Work is continuing to trace the ICU doctor's contacts About a dozen other health care workers have already been deemed close contacts About a dozen …

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