Covid-19 Australia: NSW nurse reveals anti-vaxxer husband walked out after she got their baby jabbed
3 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19 Australia: NSW nurse reveals anti-vaxxer husband walked out after she got their baby jabbed

Daily Mail  

A nurse has been left to raise two young children alone after her Covid-denier husband walked out over her decision to have their six-week-old daughter vaccinated with routine immunisations. After becoming 'obsessed' with the belief that the pandemic is a hoax, the nurse said her husband's views became so fanatical that he abandoned his family, five months after she had their second baby immunised. Reflecting on the development of her ex's controversial views, the nurse said they 'agreed on everything' until he became interested in flat earth theories shortly after their wedding day. Reflecting on the development of her ex's controversial views, the nurse said they 'agreed on everything' until he became interested in flat earth theories shortly after their wedding day Asked how she is coping as a single parent, the nurse replied: 'I'm okay, I have my mum here, I also have a six-year-old who is vaccinated but yeah, I haven't heard from him.' NSW recorded 1,220 new cases and eight deaths from the virus on Tuesday, hours after it emerged millions of fully-vaccinated Sydneysiders can return to the pub from October 14 Ms Berejiklian warned the minority who are still yet to receive their first vaccine dose they will be left behind come mid-October once the state starts opening up again.

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Immunisation rates falling among children
2 months, 1 week ago

Immunisation rates falling among children

ABC  

Rachel Mealey: There's been a steady decline in childhood vaccination rates since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Government's review into how Australia handled the pandemic associated the decline in childhood immunisation rates with eroding trust in government and medical science. Rachel Hayter: Professor of Public Health at the University of Sydney, Julie Leask, says a bigger driver is reduced access …

Flu, RSV, and COVID triple whammy of viruses join whooping cough surge as doctors urge to vaccinate
9 months ago

Flu, RSV, and COVID triple whammy of viruses join whooping cough surge as doctors urge to vaccinate

ABC  

In short: A surge in respiratory viruses has already added pressure to Queensland's health services. Public health physician Nicolas Smoll said this year was panning out to be a more "significant" flu season, but the COVID-19 pandemic had made things harder to predict. "The first is that pertussis is known to run in cycles every three to four years and …

Nurses in Queensland who were stood down during the pandemic for refusing to get a Covid vaccine are being sacked despite the lifting of mandates
1 year ago

Nurses in Queensland who were stood down during the pandemic for refusing to get a Covid vaccine are being sacked despite the lifting of mandates

Daily Mail  

Nurses in Queensland who were stood down during the pandemic for refusing to get a Covid vaccine are being sacked despite the lifting of mandates months ago. Ella Leach said she is one of 'at least 50' Queensland Health staff she knew of who had lost their jobs for refusing a mandated Covid vaccine even after the rule was repealed …

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 …

Mother of Brisbane teen who nearly died from meningococcal disease urges parents to get their children vaccinated
1 year, 2 months ago

Mother of Brisbane teen who nearly died from meningococcal disease urges parents to get their children vaccinated

ABC  

Families affected by vaccine-preventable diseases have told harrowing personal stories at a Brisbane summit aiming to boost flagging inoculation rates. Key points: Queensland Health Minister Shannon Fentiman says the trend is "worrying" and alarming" She has called for a federal response to the decline The drop has in part been attributed to vaccine apathy and fatigue Katy O'Connell's daughter almost …

Australia's COVID-19 winter wave has eased. Here's how households are managing as spring arrives
2 years, 4 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 …

Was a Brisbane doctor really sacked after revealing a link between vaccines and miscarriages?
2 years, 4 months ago

Was a Brisbane doctor really sacked after revealing a link between vaccines and miscarriages?

ABC  

CheckMate is a weekly newsletter from RMIT FactLab which recaps the latest in the world of fact checking and misinformation, drawing on the work of FactLab and its sister organisation, RMIT ABC Fact Check. 'No evidence' COVID-19 vaccines cause miscarriage, despite Queensland doctor claim The peak body for obstetricians and gynaecologists strongly advises pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19. …

New clinic to provide COVID-19 prevention treatment for immunocompromised patients
2 years, 6 months ago

New clinic to provide COVID-19 prevention treatment for immunocompromised patients

ABC  

A COVID-19 prevention clinic that will provide a treatment for high-risk, immunocompromised patients has launched in Melbourne's east. Key points: A COVID-19 prevention clinic will administer an injection to immunocompromised people The national COVID-19 death toll has passed 10,000 A health expert says Australia needs a pandemic "attitude change" Operated by Eastern Health at Maroondah Hospital, the clinic will administer …

Call for SA children to get vaccinated for flu as well as COVID-19 as primary school vaccination hubs open
2 years, 7 months ago

Call for SA children to get vaccinated for flu as well as COVID-19 as primary school vaccination hubs open

ABC  

South Australian parents have been urged to get their children vaccinated against influenza on the same day as a COVID-19 vaccination blitz has begun in the state's schools. Key points: About half of this year's flu cases are in children No decision has been made on making the flu vaccine free for everyone A program of COVID-19 vaccination clinics at …

Two COVID-19 deaths in South Australia as state government launches primary school vaccination hubs
2 years, 7 months ago

Two COVID-19 deaths in South Australia as state government launches primary school vaccination hubs

ABC  

Two people with COVID-19 have died in South Australia as the state government launches an initiative to increase the vaccination rate among children. Key points: A man and a woman in their 70s have died after contracting COVID-19 Vaccine hubs at primary schools will start next Friday Professor Nicola Spurrier says nine children in SA have developed a rare but …

Experts attribute Victoria's COVID-19 rate rise to change in weather, waning immunity
2 years, 7 months ago

Experts attribute Victoria's COVID-19 rate rise to change in weather, waning immunity

ABC  

As Victorians emerged from two years largely defined by lockdowns, the start of 2022 was marked by the sharp rise and fall of cases as a wave of Omicron swept through. She said there wasn't an "appetite" to bring back restrictions like indoor mask-wearing, but encouraged people to take steps to protect themselves by wearing "high quality, well-ventilating" masks. COVID-19 …

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

Adelaide social worker banned from spreading misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines
2 years, 9 months ago

Adelaide social worker banned from spreading misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines

ABC  

An Adelaide social worker has been permanently banned from providing health education or information about COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccinations. Key points: Matilda Bawden has been banned from providing information about COVID-19 or COVID-19 vaccinations She sent emails spreading misinformation about vaccines She can continue to work as a social worker South Australia's Health and Community Services Complaints Commissioner has issued …

Long COVID patients struggle to lead normal lives, facing daily challenges like migraines and chest pain
2 years, 10 months ago

Long COVID patients struggle to lead normal lives, facing daily challenges like migraines and chest pain

ABC  

Emma Grant's life has fundamentally changed since she caught COVID-19 in July 2020. Key points: Some COVID patients, including Emma Grant, experience symptoms for more than a year A post-COVID clinic at the Royal Melbourne Hospital is helping long COVID patients recover Experts say you're less likely to suffer from long COVID if you have received all three vaccine doses …

More than 900,000 people over 16 in Australia haven't received a single vaccine dose, but anti-vaxxers are just a small portion of them
2 years, 11 months ago

More than 900,000 people over 16 in Australia haven't received a single vaccine dose, but anti-vaxxers are just a small portion of them

ABC  

After a slow start, Australia now has one of the highest vaccination rates in the world. "It's reasonable to be hesitant if you've had a severe allergic reaction to vaccines or other drugs in the past," Professor Stewart said. "I don't think an 84 to 86 per cent vaccination rate is high because it means that about one in seven …

Parents are fighting over Covid vaccines and masks in divorce court
2 years, 11 months ago

Parents are fighting over Covid vaccines and masks in divorce court

CNN  

CNN — Denise thought her divorce was behind her. Elijah Nouvelage/Bloomberg/Getty Images Because, the family law attorney in Pasadena, California, adds, “you’re going through that situation with an ex-spouse, or someone you share a child with who you’re no longer involved with.” Some people with strong views about coronavirus safety can manage to avoid clashing with others who prefer a …

Queensland records 11 COVID deaths, 19,932 new cases and date for quarantine-free international travel set
2 years, 11 months ago

Queensland records 11 COVID deaths, 19,932 new cases and date for quarantine-free international travel set

ABC  

Quarantine-free international travel into Queensland will be possible from this weekend for the first time since the spread of COVID-19 prompted the closure of Australia's border almost two years ago. 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 …

Two COVID-19 deaths in SA as positive tests and hospitalisations continue to fall
2 years, 11 months ago

Two COVID-19 deaths in SA as positive tests and hospitalisations continue to fall

ABC  

A man in his 70s and a man in his 80s have both died with COVID-19 in South Australia. Key points: Two people with COVID-19 have died in South Australia Case numbers and hospitalisations have fallen More appointments will be available at the Adelaide Showground vaccination hub The state's case and hospital numbers have taken another dip. "Very pleasingly, we've …

Queensland records six COVID-19 deaths, almost 15,000 new cases as border changes announced
2 years, 11 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 …

Family law experts highlight rise in COVID-19 vaccination disagreements
2 years, 11 months ago

Family law experts highlight rise in COVID-19 vaccination disagreements

ABC  

A Gold Coast woman says she has reached "a stalemate" with her ex-husband who will not agree to allow their two boys, aged six and nine, to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Key points: A Gold Coast mum with two COVID-positive and unvaccinated kids says she is "at a stalemate" with their father A Qld family law specialist says vaccine disagreements …

Father plans 500km trip for son's first COVID vaccine dose, as Adelaide GP claims his vaccines have gone missing
3 years ago

Father plans 500km trip for son's first COVID vaccine dose, as Adelaide GP claims his vaccines have gone missing

ABC  

An Adelaide father desperate to have his seven-year-old son vaccinated before the school year begins plans to drive five hours to secure an appointment. Key points: An Adelaide father plans to drive to Port Pirie to get his son vaccinated after failing to get a local appointment SA Health says it has 70,000 paediatric doses to administer in January There …

COVID-19 vaccinations for NSW children delayed or cancelled as Sydney clinics hit with delivery issues
3 years ago

COVID-19 vaccinations for NSW children delayed or cancelled as Sydney clinics hit with delivery issues

ABC  

Suzannah Nicholson's seven-year-old son, Angus, was due to get his first COVID-19 jab today at their local GP clinic in Glebe in Sydney's inner-west. Key points: Dr Danielle McMullen says vaccinations for 5-11-year-olds will not be completed before school starts Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt says there are three million vaccines available for this age group In the 12-15-year age …

Victorian COVID-19 hospitalisations rise to 818 as state reports 34,808 cases and two deaths
3 years ago

Victorian COVID-19 hospitalisations rise to 818 as state reports 34,808 cases and two deaths

ABC  

The Victorian government has announced a raft of changes to tackle the effects of the Omicron outbreak in the state. Key points: Changes including a mandate for a third vaccine dose for some workers will come into effect at 11:59pm Wednesday evening Indoor dancefloors at entertainment and hospitality venues will no longer be allowed, with weddings exempt Close contacts involved …

Tasmanians struggle to access routine medical care as the state's COVID cases continue to rise
3 years ago

Tasmanians struggle to access routine medical care as the state's COVID cases continue to rise

ABC  

Bev Jefferson's husband Troy Robertson was scheduled to receive his 43rd round of chemotherapy at the Royal Hobart Hospital this weekend. Key points: The rapid rise in COVID case numbers is causing delays for those seeking treatment in hospital The AMA says it's "highly likely" non-urgent elective surgeries will be delayed at the Royal Hobart Hospital The hospital is at …

As Novak Djokovic's entry into Australia is denied, here's a look at the country's strict COVID-19 restrictions
3 years ago

As Novak Djokovic's entry into Australia is denied, here's a look at the country's strict COVID-19 restrictions

Firstpost  

The Serbian Tennis star’s chance to play for a 10th Australian Open title has been thrown into limbo after the country cancelled his entry visa after a public outcry over his ‘medical exemption’ On Thursday morning, one of the Tennis world’s top players, Novak Djokovic was detained at Melbourne Airport after Australia announced that it had cancelled his entry visa …

Victoria records 8,577 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths as hospitalisations rise
3 years ago

Victoria records 8,577 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths as hospitalisations rise

ABC  

Victorians are being urged to book in their booster and child vaccinations as soon as possible, in a bid to suppress a wave of hospitalisations as Omicron infections surge to record levels. Key points: Around one in five COVID-19 PCR tests are now returning positive results There are 38,118 active cases of the virus and 718 people have died during …

Sydney and Melbourne relaxing isolation rules for fully vaccinated international travelers
3 years ago

Sydney and Melbourne relaxing isolation rules for fully vaccinated international travelers

CNN  

CNN — Fully vaccinated international travelers arriving in Sydney and Melbourne will no longer have to quarantine for 72 hours starting Tuesday, December 21, Australian government officials announced Thursday. In a joint statement, the premiers of New South Wales and Victoria said international travelers who are fully vaccinated will instead be required to show proof of a negative result from …

Arguments over COVID vaccines could drive rise in family breakdowns, counsellors warn
3 years ago

Arguments over COVID vaccines could drive rise in family breakdowns, counsellors warn

ABC  

Relationship counsellors say the increasing need for a COVID-19 vaccination to work, travel and dine out may begin to tear families apart if they cannot settle on a mutual decision. Key points: Relationship counsellors are expecting a surge in families needing support to navigate COVID-19 vaccine decisions They say the decision on whether to vaccinate young children can be challenging …

Opinion: An ER nurse’s message of compassion for the unvaccinated
3 years ago

Opinion: An ER nurse’s message of compassion for the unvaccinated

CNN  

CNN — Audrey Wendt frequently reads the local obituaries. It’s trying to compensate, but it just can’t.” Wendt watched an unvaccinated man in his 30s – the father of three young children – enter this restless state. “And you never know if you’re going to get off that ventilator,” Wendt says through tears. Though Wendt doesn’t know these patients outside …

NSW COVID-19 restrictions are changing for vaccinated and unvaccinated people today — this is what you need to know
3 years ago

NSW COVID-19 restrictions are changing for vaccinated and unvaccinated people today — this is what you need to know

ABC  

More COVID-19 restrictions in NSW are being eased today, and, for the first time since June, unvaccinated people are being given significant freedoms too. In some other high-risk settings, like superspreader transmission events, NSW Health may specifically order some people who are not household contacts of confirmed cases to isolate for seven days. Across NSW, 94.8 per cent of people …

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 border closing in on West Australians with family interstate, overseas
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID border closing in on West Australians with family interstate, overseas

ABC  

All Jan Flynn wants for Christmas is to give her mum and dad a hug. Key points: WA is set to reopen when its double-vaccination rate hits 90 per cent WA is set to reopen when its double-vaccination rate hits 90 per cent That's unlikely to happen before early 2022 That's unlikely to happen before early 2022 For many West …

Covid-19 Australia: Queensland reopens domestic travel with NSW and Victoria
3 years, 1 month 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 …

COVID-19 vaccination drive at Multicultural Festival as SA authorities aim for 80 per cent target
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 vaccination drive at Multicultural Festival as SA authorities aim for 80 per cent target

ABC  

South Australian health authorities have made another plea for communities with low vaccination rates to get immunised against COVID-19, nine days before the state significantly relaxes its border restrictions. Key points: Almost 74 per cent of South Australians aged 16 and over are now double-vaccinated Authorities are continuing to push to boost that number ahead of border restrictions easing on …

What do Queensland's new COVID-19 rules mean for the vaccinated and unvaccinated?
3 years, 2 months ago

What do Queensland's new COVID-19 rules mean for the vaccinated and unvaccinated?

ABC  

From mid-December, where you can go and what you can do will depend on whether or not you've had two COVID-19 vaccine doses. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says from December 17, or when 80 per cent of Queenslanders over 16 are fully vaccinated, those who are fully immunised will go about daily life with no restrictions at all. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot …

Queensland to impose COVID-19 restrictions on unvaccinated people from December, no new local cases
3 years, 2 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, 2 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 …

COVID-19 cases to place further strain on hospitals, AMA warns, as SA boosts vaccine program
3 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19 cases to place further strain on hospitals, AMA warns, as SA boosts vaccine program

ABC  

The Australian Medical Association has expressed severe doubts about the capacity of South Australia's health system to cope with an anticipated influx of COVID-19 cases once border restrictions are repealed later this month. Key points: SA is currently COVID-free but is preparing to repeal border restrictions on November 23 The AMA's Public Hospital Report Card has provided a snapshot into …

Breastfeeding and vaxxed: Parents delay weaning children to pass on COVID-19 antibodies
3 years, 2 months ago

Breastfeeding and vaxxed: Parents delay weaning children to pass on COVID-19 antibodies

LA Times  

Mireya Tecpaxohitl Gonzalez nurses son Hoshea Gonzalez, 3, as her daughter Hadassah Martinez, 7, a first-grader, does math homework at their home in Panorama City. “We can actually talk about weaning and she’s old enough to know what antibodies are,” Gonzalez said. “We call them little warriors in the milk and she’s willingly drinking it; she knows about the pandemic.” …

Families will be forced to isolate for 14 days at home if just one member gets COVID-19 in Queensland
3 years, 2 months ago

Families will be forced to isolate for 14 days at home if just one member gets COVID-19 in Queensland

ABC  

With Queensland slowly edging towards its vaccination targets, those who have had two doses will still have to quarantine for two weeks if they get COVID-19. Key points: Queensland is preparing for a worst case scenario of 1,200 COVID-19 cases a day when borders reopen on December 17 Restrictions and lockdowns in areas with low vaccination rates remain an option, …

More than 100 staff at Adelaide's Women's and Children's Hospital refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19
3 years, 2 months ago

More than 100 staff at Adelaide's Women's and Children's Hospital refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19

ABC  

It has been revealed that 133 staff at Adelaide's Women's and Children's Hospital have refused to get vaccinated and are now taking forced leave. Key points: SA Health's mandatory vaccination rule for all staff came into effect yesterday SA Health is yet to reveal the total number of unvaccinated staff across its networks Health workers were among those protesting in …

Australia's Covid-19 vaccination drive reaches Antarctica's frozen shores
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia's Covid-19 vaccination drive reaches Antarctica's frozen shores

India Today  

Covid-19 vaccines have arrived at Australia's Casey research station in Antarctica, authorities said on Friday, allowing expeditioners to be inoculated before they journey back home to a country reopening to the world. Pfizer Inc vaccines for 27 staff at Australia's Casey Station in Antarctica had arrived, Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley said on Friday. Australia has managed to keep its …

Government slammed over pandemic bill as Victoria records 1,534 new local COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths
3 years, 2 months ago

Government slammed over pandemic bill as Victoria records 1,534 new local COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths

ABC  

The president of the Victorian Bar has slammed the government's proposed pandemic law, calling it the biggest challenge to the rule of law in the state in decades. Victoria has recorded 1,534 new local COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths as the state moves closer to fully vaccinating 80 per cent of its population aged 16 and over. Victoria's COVID-19 response …

ACT records nine new cases of COVID-19 as the territory becomes Australia's most vaccinated jurisdiction
3 years, 2 months ago

ACT records nine new cases of COVID-19 as the territory becomes Australia's most vaccinated jurisdiction

ABC  

The ACT has recorded nine new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, as the territory became Australia's most vaccinated jurisdiction. Key points: Another nine COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the ACT Another nine COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the ACT More than 70 per cent of the total Canberra population is now fully vaccinated More than 70 per cent of …

Melbourne reopens as world’s most locked-down city eases limits
3 years, 2 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 …

Australia's path from pandemic to endemic, and what 'living with COVID' could mean
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia's path from pandemic to endemic, and what 'living with COVID' could mean

ABC  

The COVID-19 pandemic won't end with a bang, but more likely a fizzle — and a long, protracted one at that. "I don't know if we're going to wake up one day and say, 'Oh, it's over now,'" says Eddie Holmes, an evolutionary virologist at the University of Sydney. Key points: Most experts agree eradicating COVID-19 is now almost certainly …

Queensland records zero new COVID-19 cases, vaccination timeline set amid regional jabs push
3 years, 2 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, 2 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 …

Australia: Melbourne to bring an end to world’s longest lockdowns
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia: Melbourne to bring an end to world’s longest lockdowns

Al Jazeera  

When Melbourne’s lockdown ends this week, it will have been under six lockdowns totalling 262 days since March 2020. By the time the curbs are lifted, the city of five million people will have been under six lockdowns totalling 262 days since March 2020. “We are instead locking people out who have not got vaccinated to protect themselves and protect …

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 …

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