Queensland's list of COVID-19 exposure sites
3 years, 5 months ago

Queensland's list of COVID-19 exposure sites

ABC  

Three new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 have been detected in south-east Queensland. One is a fully vaccinated Brisbane International Airport worker from Tarragindi, in Brisbane's south. The other new cases are a 12-year-old boy, who flew to Brisbane from Sydney on July 9 after completing 14 days of hotel quarantine, and his father from Newport north of Brisbane. Queensland Health has identified the following exposure sites: Friday, July 9 Qantas Flight QF544 Sydney to Brisbane which landed at 7:54pm Sunday, July 11 Brisbane International Airport between 6:30am and 11:30pm Monday, July 12 Woolworths Annerley between 10:30am and 11:45am Woolworths Annerley between 10:30am and 11:45am Brisbane International Airport — times TBC Tuesday, July 13 Brisbane International Airport — times TBC Brisbane International Airport — times TBC Aspley Medical Centre between 2:00pm and 3:45pm Aspley Medical Centre between 2:00pm and 3:45pm Pharmasave Pharmacy at Aspley between 3:45pm to 4:00pm Wednesday, July 14 Chemist Warehouse Annerley between 8:30am to 8:44am Chemist Warehouse Annerley between 8:30am to 8:44am Rowland Financial Services at Maroochydore — times TBC The list of Queensland contact tracing sites is being updated as soon as new information comes in. Late on Thursday afternoon, several sites were also added to the low-risk contact list for Westfield Shopping Centre at Carindale on July 11.

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

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

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week, as reported on Friday, October 27, 2023. Source: ACT Health New South Wales New South Wales's new COVID-19 reporting process now works on a seven-day rolling average system, as per the federal government's national reporting site. Source: NT Health Queensland Queensland's …

Queensland nears record COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths with latest peak likely weeks away
2 years, 5 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" …

COVID-19 patients fill regional Queensland hospital beds as surgery warning issued
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 patients fill regional Queensland hospital beds as surgery warning issued

ABC  

Almost half of Queensland's current COVID-19 hospitalisations are in regional parts of the state, new Queensland Health data has revealed. Key points: 427 of Queensland's 907 COVID-19 hospitalisations are in regional parts of the state Seven of those are in intensive care, compared to six in the Brisbane area Queenslanders urged to wear a mask in public and ensure vaccines …

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections
2 years, 5 months ago

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

ABC  

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

Queensland authorities warn about 'life-threatening' risk of catching both COVID-19 and the flu
2 years, 7 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 …

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

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

ABC  

Three people with COVID-19 have died in South Australia and another 3,924 new cases have been recorded. Key points: Almost a quarter of South Australia's population has now had COVID-19 The number of hospitalisations has fallen Close contacts do not have to isolate from tomorrow Those who died were a woman in her 80s, a man in his 50s and …

Queensland's growing COVID-19 outbreak of BA.2 Omicron sub-variant puts health system under pressure
2 years, 8 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 …

Western Australia records 222 local COVID-19 cases, with two cases in Indigenous community
2 years, 10 months 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 …

Calls for COVID quarantine centre closer to Aboriginal communities as Omicron spreads 'like a bushfire'
2 years, 10 months ago

Calls for COVID quarantine centre closer to Aboriginal communities as Omicron spreads 'like a bushfire'

ABC  

Justina Blacksmith and her one-year-old daughter Nyeisha were the first in their household to fall sick with COVID-19 early this month. Key points: Residents living in remote communities are isolating in hot and overcrowded houses They are calling for an isolation site for COVID-positive people that is also close to home Leaders say a centre similar to the Howard Springs …

Visiting hours cut at Perth hospitals as COVID detected at Hollywood hospital, Amana Living
2 years, 10 months ago

Visiting hours cut at Perth hospitals as COVID detected at Hollywood hospital, Amana Living

ABC  

Hospital visiting hours have been reduced to just two hours twice a day across all public hospitals in Perth in response to growing COVID-19 cases in WA. Key points: WA hospitals shifted to an 'amber alert' level as Omicron spreads This triggers a number of measures to protect patients and staff It comes as the virus is detected in another …

Five new local COVID-19 cases recorded in WA as contact tracers probe mystery infection
2 years, 11 months ago

Five new local COVID-19 cases recorded in WA as contact tracers probe mystery infection

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded five new local COVID-19 cases, including one that has yet to be linked to any known cases and was infectious in the community. Key points: The source of infection is unknown for one of the five new cases The source of infection is unknown for one of the five new cases Six new WA exposure sites …

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 …

Head of WA's COVID-19 contact tracing reveals massive effort to gear up for state's reopening
2 years, 11 months ago

Head of WA's COVID-19 contact tracing reveals massive effort to gear up for state's reopening

ABC  

Contact tracers are gearing up ahead of Western Australia's anticipated reopening date, as more and more locations around the state are listed as potential exposure sites. Key points: Head contact tracer Ben Scalley says public servants have been recruited from all across government to join the contact tracing efforts Teams are based throughout regional WA including in the South West, …

South Australia records 3,070 new COVID-19 cases, 123 in hospital
2 years, 11 months ago

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

ABC  

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

COVID-19 cases rise in low-vaccinated Queensland Aboriginal community Cherbourg
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 cases rise in low-vaccinated Queensland Aboriginal community Cherbourg

ABC  

The first-ever cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Aboriginal community of Cherbourg, 250 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. Key points: Cherbourg has recorded three cases of COVID-19 The local council is urging people to limit movement ahead of NYE About 58 per cent of the community is fully vaccinated The first case was detected on Wednesday, and two further …

Western Australia records two new local COVID-19 cases as exposure sites list grows
3 years ago

Western Australia records two new local COVID-19 cases as exposure sites list grows

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded two new local COVID-19 cases, both linked to a French backpacker who tested positive to the virus earlier this week. Key points: WA has recorded two new local cases of COVID-19 WA has recorded two new local cases of COVID-19 They are linked to a French backpacker who flew in from Queensland They are linked to …

South Australia records 688 new COVID-19 cases, eight people in hospital
3 years ago

South Australia records 688 new COVID-19 cases, eight people in hospital

ABC  

South Australia recorded 688 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. Mr Marshall said while the Omicron variant was less severe, authorities were "very concerned" about the "significant increase in transmissibility over every other variant that has been considered before". Mr Marshall asked South Australians to "conduct their Christmas celebrations in a COVID-safe way" including holding events outside and adhering to …

What we know so far about Perth's emerging COVID-19 outbreak
3 years ago

What we know so far about Perth's emerging COVID-19 outbreak

ABC  

WA has avoided a lockdown and instead brought in public health controls after the emergence of six COVID-19 cases in the past two days. Yesterday Premier Mark McGowan announced masks would be mandatory in all public indoor settings including workplaces, shopping centres, hospitality venues and public transport. "But if we do have an outbreak before February 5, obviously we put …

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

WA coronavirus update: Five COVID cases emerge in Perth outbreak

ABC  

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

North-west Victorian residents face spending Christmas alone after COVID exposures
3 years ago

North-west Victorian residents face spending Christmas alone after COVID exposures

ABC  

Christmas visits and gatherings are likely to be cancelled for residents of two Wimmera aged care facilities, after a specialist who visited them early this week later tested positive for COVID-19. Key points: Horsham's health service says there is no risk of outside exposure, after a doctor who visited an aged care facility in town later tested positive The scare …

COVID exposure sites balloon in SA, with 47 new close-contact sites added to list
3 years ago

COVID exposure sites balloon in SA, with 47 new close-contact sites added to list

ABC  

Nearly 50 COVID exposure sites at 30 venues have been added to South Australia's ballooning list on the eve of Christmas celebrations, with all of them deemed close-contact sites by health authorities. Key points: There were 47 new close-contact exposure sites added by SA Health They include child-care centres, pubs and nightclubs It comes as SA registers a record 484 …

SA records 198 new COVID-19 cases amid concerns about exposure site delays
3 years ago

SA records 198 new COVID-19 cases amid concerns about exposure site delays

ABC  

South Australia has recorded 198 new cases of COVID-19 — another daily record for the state. Concerns about delays in naming exposure sites Chief Public Health Officer Nicola Spurrier and the Premier have defended SA Health's delay in publicly listing COVID-19 exposure sites, as venues continue to be added more than a week after a case visited them. The hotel …

Queensland records 86 new cases of COVID-19 as new requirements for close contacts begin tomorrow
3 years ago

Queensland records 86 new cases of COVID-19 as new requirements for close contacts begin tomorrow

ABC  

Queensland has recorded 86 new cases of COVID-19 as authorities announce shorter quarantine and isolation periods for close and casual contacts from tomorrow. Chief Health Officer John Gerrard said the "vast majority" of patients had "minimal symptoms" but one person was in intensive care. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: …

COVID updates: Thousands of people in isolation in NSW as cases rise and Queensland's mask mandate begins — As it happened
3 years ago

COVID updates: Thousands of people in isolation in NSW as cases rise and Queensland's mask mandate begins — As it happened

ABC  

Residents at a north Queensland aged care home are being tested for COVID-19 after a contractor visiting the facility tested positive. The Mackay Hospital and Health Service confirmed it is testing residents, staff and visitors at the Blue Care Home Field Aged Care facility in Mackay. “The health service has deployed a team of testers to the facility following confirmation …

Queensland records 16 new COVID-19 community cases ahead of mask mandate being introduced
3 years ago

Queensland records 16 new COVID-19 community cases ahead of mask mandate being introduced

ABC  

Queensland has recorded 20 new cases of COVID-19, including 16 that have been in the community, a day ahead of a statewide mask mandate being introduced. Key points: A statewide mask mandate comes into effect tomorrow and will be revised when 90 per cent of the population 16 and over is double vaccinated The Premier rules out lockdowns over Christmas …

COVID-19 cases re-emerged in Dubbo after a three week break
3 years ago

COVID-19 cases re-emerged in Dubbo after a three week break

ABC  

There's been a jump in COVID-19 cases across NSW's central and north west, as restrictions are wound back across the state today. Key points: Nineteen COVID cases were announced for the Western Local Health district today Dubbo has recorded its first cases since November 24 It comes as mask wearing and QR code check-in restrictions ease across NSW Nineteen cases …

COVID-19 'spot fires' to spread quickly through Queensland but hospitals will cope, Chief Health Officer John Gerrard says
3 years ago

COVID-19 'spot fires' to spread quickly through Queensland but hospitals will cope, Chief Health Officer John Gerrard says

ABC  

Queensland's new Chief Health Officer John Gerrard is warning COVID-19 will spread rapidly through the community now the borders have opened, but does not expect hospitals to be overwhelmed. Key points: Dr John Gerrard says authorities will become less concerned about individual cases He says they expect most COVID cases to be mild and managed at home It could be …

Six new COVID-19 cases reported in South Australia as exposure sites linked with former premier Jay Weatherill announced
3 years ago

Six new COVID-19 cases reported in South Australia as exposure sites linked with former premier Jay Weatherill announced

ABC  

Six new COVID-19 cases have been reported in South Australia, including one whose source is being investigated. Key points: Six new COVID-19 cases have been reported in South Australia New exposure sites linked with him have been released by SA Health Two of them are connected with former premier Jay Weatherill SA Health says two of the cases were acquired …

Four new Queensland COVID cases spent time in the community: Check the latest exposure list
3 years ago

Four new Queensland COVID cases spent time in the community: Check the latest exposure list

ABC  

Of seven new COVID cases confirmed by Queensland Health on Saturday, four spent time in the community. Sites in Mudgeeraba, Robina and Nerang are now on the Queensland Health contact tracing list. Low-risk contact tracing sites in Capalaba include several shops at Capalaba Park Shopping Centre. The Queensland Health contact tracing sites list is regularly updated as new information comes …

SA Health updates COVID-19 case exposure sites list as Norwood cluster grows
3 years ago

SA Health updates COVID-19 case exposure sites list as Norwood cluster grows

ABC  

Cases connected to what SA Health is calling the "Norwood cluster" are growing, with several infected people visiting sites across Adelaide in recent days. The cluster currently includes 18 people who are linked to a high school reunion at Theatre Bugs in Norwood — one of whom is former SA premier Jay Weatherill. A close contact exposure site has been …

First Australian cases of Omicron COVID-19 strain confirmed in Sydney travellers from southern Africa, NSW Health says
3 years ago

First Australian cases of Omicron COVID-19 strain confirmed in Sydney travellers from southern Africa, NSW Health says

ABC  

NSW Health has confirmed two returned travellers have tested positive for the new Omicron COVID-19 variant in Sydney, making them the first known cases of the strain in Australia. Key points: The two positive cases are in isolation in the state's Special Health Accommodation About 260 passengers and air crew on the flight are considered close contacts NSW's Premier says …

South Australia records two new cases of COVID-19, state reaches 80 per cent double vaccination
3 years ago

South Australia records two new cases of COVID-19, state reaches 80 per cent double vaccination

ABC  

South Australia has recorded another two new cases of COVID-19 — a man and a woman in their 20s who both acquired their infection interstate. Key points: The Premier says South Australia has reached 80 per cent double vaccination for people aged 16 and over The state has also recorded two new cases of COVID-19 Both were acquired interstate Seven …

SA Health lists new COVID-19 exposure sites including Qantas flight
3 years, 1 month ago

SA Health lists new COVID-19 exposure sites including Qantas flight

ABC  

SA Health has listed a total of 15 exposure sites related to three positive COVID-19 cases, including three Qantas flights that arrived in Adelaide on Wednesday morning. Key points: Qantas flight QF733 arrived in Adelaide from Sydney on Wednesday morning Rows one to four have been listed as a close contact exposure location The rest of the plane and Krispy …

Queensland to impose COVID-19 restrictions on unvaccinated people from December, no new local cases
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Cairns, Mission beach on alert as woman tests COVID-19 positive after travelling through Queensland
3 years, 1 month ago

Cairns, Mission beach on alert as woman tests COVID-19 positive after travelling through Queensland

ABC  

Queensland Health has issued contact tracing alerts for locations in Cairns and Mission Beach after a person tested positive for COVID-19 in the Northern Territory after transiting through the region. Key points: A woman, who spent time in Victoria before flying to Cairns from Adelaide was infectious in the community before leaving the state Ms Palaszczuk said Queensland's first dose …

More tier 1 venues added to Victoria's list of COVID-19 exposure sites
3 years, 1 month ago

More tier 1 venues added to Victoria's list of COVID-19 exposure sites

ABC  

Health authorities have listed more tier 1 COVID-19 exposure sites in Victoria. The new tier 1 sites are: Snap Fitness 24/7 at 106-118 Argyle Street, Traralgon between 7pm and 9:30pm on October 21 Queenscliff Visitor Information Centre at 18 Hesse Street, Queenscliff between 12:50pm and 5:30pm on October 20 Glengarry Hotel and Pub at 25 Main Street, Glengarry between 5pm …

Western Australia assesses Queensland as 'very low' COVID-19 risk, meaning quarantine-free travel
3 years, 1 month 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, …

Victoria set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated international travellers
3 years, 2 months ago

Victoria set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated international travellers

ABC  

Victoria is set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for international arrivals from next month, bringing it into line with New South Wales. It's understood arriving travellers would need to be fully immunised and test negative for coronavirus. At this stage, it's believed the quarantine changes will be officially announced at Friday's COVID-19 media conference. Melbourne opening up after 263 days …

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 …

Fully vaccinated international travellers get Sydney green light
3 years, 2 months ago

Fully vaccinated international travellers get Sydney green light

Al Jazeera  

New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet says passengers with proof of vaccination and negative COVID-19 test won’t need to quarantine. Sydney will open up to fully vaccinated international travellers from November 1 without the need for quarantine, the leader of the country’s most populous state said on Friday, bringing forward a full return of overseas travel. We’ve got to open …

Covid: Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath hints at the state's border reopening date
3 years, 2 months ago

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

Daily Mail  

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

Queensland AMA calls for real-time data over fear hospitals won't cope in COVID-19 Delta outbreak
3 years, 2 months ago

Queensland AMA calls for real-time data over fear hospitals won't cope in COVID-19 Delta outbreak

ABC  

The Australian Medical Association of Queensland says there needs to be action to fix ongoing problems in the state's hospital system before interstate borders reopen and COVID-19 spreads. Key points: Leading doctors will meet for the third time this week for its 'Ramping Roundtable' Dr Kim Hansen says hospital bed access must be urgently addressed before border reopen The Premier …

Six Covid cases detected in Queensland as new restrictions slapped on millions for TWO weeks
3 years, 2 months ago

Six Covid cases detected in Queensland as new restrictions slapped on millions for TWO weeks

Daily Mail  

Queensland has announced six new cases of Covid and has responded by imposing tougher restrictions and cutting the crowd capacity at Sunday's NRL Grand Final in Brisbane to 75 per cent. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced six new cases in the state on Thursday, resulting in Stage 2 restrictions being introduced in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Moreton Bay, Logan, Townsville and …

COVID-19 outbreak worsens at Wellington, as four western NSW towns record new cases
3 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19 outbreak worsens at Wellington, as four western NSW towns record new cases

ABC  

The COVID-19 outbreak in western New South Wales has moved away from Dubbo with a nearby community recording a surge in the number of daily cases. "We're very concerned about Wellington with more than 20 cases over the weekend and a further 11 cases today," Western NSW Local Health District chief executive Scott McLachlan said. "It's extremely concerning and really …

Authorities trace traveller who spent time at Brisbane Airport while infectious, eyes on Northern NSW after positive case
3 years, 3 months ago

Authorities trace traveller who spent time at Brisbane Airport while infectious, eyes on Northern NSW after positive case

ABC  

Queensland has recorded zero new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 as authorities look into contact tracing efforts after an infected traveller transited through Brisbane Airport on their way to the Northern Territory. 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 …

Victoria's COVID-19 exposure sites include Mercy Hospital for Women, more schools and childcare
3 years, 3 months ago

Victoria's COVID-19 exposure sites include Mercy Hospital for Women, more schools and childcare

ABC  

A women's hospital in Melbourne's north has been deemed a tier 1 COVID-19 exposure site, sending all exposed patients into quarantine. The Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg confirmed a patient tested positive to COVID-19 after visiting a women's outpatient clinic. The hospital is one of a number of exposure sites to be confirmed by the department but not listed …

NSW records 1,284 new COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths as home quarantine trial for international travel announced
3 years, 3 months ago

NSW records 1,284 new COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths as home quarantine trial for international travel announced

ABC  

NSW will take "an important step" towards living with COVID-19 by allowing some returning international travellers to quarantine at home on their return to Sydney. Key points: Two people who died in the reporting period were in their 20s The home quarantine trial will begin in the next few weeks The state government hopes it'll help expedite the return of …

Authorities identify positive COVID-19 case in Traralgon
3 years, 3 months ago

Authorities identify positive COVID-19 case in Traralgon

ABC  

The Latrobe Valley in Gippsland has recorded one active case of COVID-19. Key points: A positive COVID-19 case has been identified in Traralgon The person worked at two fast food restaurants Authorities say it's likely the person caught the virus in Melbourne COVID-19 commander Jeroen Weimar says the person works at two fast food restaurants in Traralgon. A Gippsland Region …

Queensland records no new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, vaccination rollout expanded, Pfizer for over 60s and new Goondiwini exposure alert
3 years, 3 months ago

Queensland records no new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, vaccination rollout expanded, Pfizer for over 60s and new Goondiwini exposure alert

ABC  

Queensland has recorded no new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 as the state government revealed the vaccination rollout will be expanded to encourage walk-ins this weekend. Key points: Hubs across Queensland will allow walk-in vaccinations this weekend Queenslanders aged 60 or older can now opt for the Pfizer vaccine An extra 189,455 Pfizer doses arrived in Queensland this week Premier …

Victoria records 445 new COVID cases as grieving family urges community to get vaccinated
3 years, 3 months ago

Victoria records 445 new COVID cases as grieving family urges community to get vaccinated

ABC  

The grieving family of a Victorian man in his 40s who died of COVID-19 on Monday is urging others to get vaccinated as soon as they can. Key points: Victoria has recorded 445 new cases, but only 129 are linked The state recorded two more deaths and a third death was confirmed by a union The latest figures show 66.8 …

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