NSW introduces major changes to roadmap out of COVID-19 lockdown from Monday
3 years, 3 months ago

NSW introduces major changes to roadmap out of COVID-19 lockdown from Monday

ABC  

Premier Dominic Perrottet has announced major changes to NSW's roadmap out of COVID-19 lockdowns, as the state recorded 587 new cases and eight deaths. While the settings around hospitality and retail remain unchanged, Mr Perrottet announced several major departures from the previous blueprint, including: Increasing the number of adults allowed to gather in homes from five to 10 Increasing the number of adults allowed to gather in public spaces from 20 to 30 Increasing the cap of people at weddings and funerals from 50 to 100 Reopening indoor pools A ban on singing at religious services will also be tweaked, with performers — including choirs of up to 10 people — permitted. The second wave of relaxations are due to come into effect from October 25, and Mr Perrottet also announced changes to those, including: Making face masks in office buildings optional Increasing the number of adults allowed to gather in homes to 20 Increasing the number of adults allowed to gather in public spaces to 50 Nightclubs will re-open, but dancing will not be permitted Allowing 3,000 people to be able to attend ticketed outdoors events The return of students to on-site learning in NSW's lockdown areas will be brought forward. The new Premier, who was sworn in only this week, said the changes followed a "very productive and constructive" crisis cabinet meeting on Wednesday night, which was rebranded to the "Economic Recovery Committee".

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Computer simulation predicts Australia's COVID-19 vaccine campaign prevented thousands of deaths before Omicron spread
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Computer simulation predicts Australia's COVID-19 vaccine campaign prevented thousands of deaths before Omicron spread

ABC  

In short: A new research study suggests the COVID-19 vaccine campaign prevented 17,760 deaths among NSW residents aged 50 years and over. A new research study suggests the COVID-19 vaccine campaign prevented 17,760 deaths among NSW residents aged 50 years and over. Their research used modelling of state and federal health department data to show the effect on over-50s in …

NSW Health review of COVID vaccine requirements could see two-dose rule dropped for healthcare workers
9 months, 2 weeks ago

NSW Health review of COVID vaccine requirements could see two-dose rule dropped for healthcare workers

ABC  

In short: The NSW government is considering waiving a two-dose minimum COVID vaccine requirement for healthcare workers. The NSW government is considering waiving a two-dose minimum COVID vaccine requirement for healthcare workers. Review supported AMA NSW president Michael Bonning said "as evidence continues to be evaluated" about COVID vaccines, requirements may become outdated. President of the Australian Medical Association's NSW …

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections
2 years, 6 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 …

COVID-19 vaccine mandates axed for most WA workers as businesses pick up the pieces
2 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 vaccine mandates axed for most WA workers as businesses pick up the pieces

ABC  

Less than six months after WA's workplace vaccine mandates started applying to her business, Loren McMath is in two minds over their removal today. According to WA's Chief Health Officer Andy Robertson, that meant there was "little additional benefit to continuing to apply a vaccination mandate beyond a few workforces". "The workforce vaccination mandates have undoubtedly made a significant contribution …

WA's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination rules set to stay as experts see no reason to change
2 years, 7 months ago

WA's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination rules set to stay as experts see no reason to change

ABC  

Throughout the ebb and flow of WA's various COVID restrictions, one rule has remained steady for months now — workplace vaccination requirements. Key points: Most WA workers need to have been triple-dose vaccinated from today Most WA workers need to have been triple-dose vaccinated from today Experts agree the workplace mandate should remain for now Experts agree the workplace mandate …

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 …

Has Queensland hit its COVID-19 vaccine ceiling?
2 years, 11 months ago

Has Queensland hit its COVID-19 vaccine ceiling?

ABC  

Queensland is expected to cross the 90 per cent vaccination rate threshold for those aged 16 and over this week, but data shows the pace that people are getting vaccinated has slowed. Queensland's Deputy Premier Steven Miles said all that was needed to achieve that goal was "for all of those people who have had their first dose to get …

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 …

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 …

NSW records 30,062 COVID cases and 16 deaths, isolation exemptions for critical workers introduced
3 years ago

NSW records 30,062 COVID cases and 16 deaths, isolation exemptions for critical workers introduced

ABC  

NSW has recorded its highest number of COVID deaths in a single day since the pandemic began. Key points: Workers who are critical to the supply of essential goods now no longer have to isolate if they are a close contact with no symptoms The change to the isolation requirements comes after mass shortages of many products in supermarkets due …

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 …

COVID-19 restrictions now apply to the unvaccinated in Queensland. Here's what that means
3 years ago

COVID-19 restrictions now apply to the unvaccinated in Queensland. Here's what that means

ABC  

Queensland has just effectively become two vastly different places, depending on whether you're fully vaccinated or not. Queensland Health said proof of COVID-19 vaccination or medical exemption includes: A written confirmation of COVID vaccination provided as part of the vaccination process, such as a record of vaccine card; Vaccination information displayed on the Check In Qld app; A COVID-19 digital …

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 …

NSW government updates roadmap for easing of COVID-19 restrictions after state reaches 95pc double dose vaccination target
3 years, 1 month ago

NSW government updates roadmap for easing of COVID-19 restrictions after state reaches 95pc double dose vaccination target

ABC  

Mandatory mask rules in NSW will be largely scrapped next month under the state's updated roadmap for easing COVID-19 restrictions. Key points: In NSW, 92.1 per cent of people are fully vaccinated QR code check-ins will be scaled back to only high-risk settings Premier Dominic Perrottet says NSW is "leading the world" with vaccinations The NSW government said the adjustments …

Expensive COVID-19 test requirement may be scrapped as Queensland reviews border rules
3 years, 1 month ago

Expensive COVID-19 test requirement may be scrapped as Queensland reviews border rules

ABC  

The Queensland government is reviewing border requirements which currently see families faced with paying hundreds of dollars for COVID tests when entering the state. Key points: The PCR tests required before entering the state cost about $150 each The Acting CHO says the government is considering scrapping the tests, or making them free Deputy Premier Steven Miles says they should …

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

COVID-19 restrictions to ease across Victoria as state nears 90pc vaccination milestone

ABC  

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a wide-ranging easing of COVID-19 restrictions across Victoria with the state due to reach a major vaccination milestone this weekend. Key points: Rules that are changing include a lifting of density limits at hospitality venues and restrictions on home visits Victoria is set to hit the 90 per cent double vaccination milestone for those …

Covid-19 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 …

Queensland passes 80 per cent of over 16s COVID-19 vaccination threshold for easing of mask rules
3 years, 2 months ago

Queensland passes 80 per cent of over 16s COVID-19 vaccination threshold for easing of mask rules

ABC  

Queensland has met the state government's threshold for the easing of mask rules, with 80.1 per cent of the state's population over 16 now at least partially vaccinated. On Tuesday, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said people in south-east Queensland would no longer need to wear masks indoors, including at schools, workplaces, cafes, pubs, clubs and hairdressers "the minute" 80 per cent …

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 …

WA roadmap for living with COVID to be released on Friday, on eve of NSW border rules easing
3 years, 2 months ago

WA roadmap for living with COVID to be released on Friday, on eve of NSW border rules easing

ABC  

The WA government has announced it will release a roadmap on Friday for transitioning to living with COVID-19, a day before it eases border restrictions with New South Wales. Key points: Western Australia's COVID-19 roadmap has been carefully calibrated, the Premier says Western Australia's COVID-19 roadmap has been carefully calibrated, the Premier says An extra $400 million will help prepare …

Australia Set for Partial Reopening of International Border for Vaccinated Citizens
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia Set for Partial Reopening of International Border for Vaccinated Citizens

News 18  

Quarantine-free travel from New Zealand to Australia will resume from Monday, Australia’s tourism minister said on Sunday, as the country readies itself for a partial reopening of its international borders for the first time since March 2020. Vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents living in New South Wales, Victoria and the capital Canberra will be free to fly internationally from …

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 COVID-19 curbs
3 years, 2 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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

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

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 …

Experts warn NSW residents it won't be possible to maintain drop COVID case numbers
3 years, 2 months ago

Experts warn NSW residents it won't be possible to maintain drop COVID case numbers

ABC  

COVID-positive case numbers have taken a tumble in New South Wales, but experts say maintaining the fall is "not possible". Key points: NSW has seen its lowest daily COVID-19 transmission since August 8 Denmark saw a similar dip after the 70 per cent vaccination target Epidemiologists expect the case rate to grow in the coming fortnight Epidemiologist Catherine Bennett, from …

WA will not ease COVID-19 hard border with NSW and Victoria prior to Christmas
3 years, 2 months ago

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

ABC  

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

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

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces COVID-19 roadmap to reopening as state records zero local cases
3 years, 2 months ago

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

ABC  

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

Around five per cent of West Australians won't get COVID-19 vaccine, internal modelling shows
3 years, 2 months ago

Around five per cent of West Australians won't get COVID-19 vaccine, internal modelling shows

ABC  

WA's Vaccine Commander voiced his concern after viewing internal research indicating about 15 per cent of the state's population were still hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccination. Key points: WA's vaccination rate is expected to slow after the 80 per cent milestone WA's vaccination rate is expected to slow after the 80 per cent milestone About 15 per cent of …

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 …

When will Melbourne's COVID lockdown lift and what you will be able to do?
3 years, 2 months ago

When will Melbourne's COVID lockdown lift and what you will be able to do?

ABC  

After months of stay-at-home orders and progressively stricter rules around social movements, Victoria has announced a lifting of its lockdown this week. Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews says the state's lockdown will lift at 11:59pm on Thursday, when 70 per cent of eligible adults are expected to be fully vaccinated. Hospitality and entertainment Outdoor cafes will open with up to 50 …

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 …

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 …

Victoria records 2,179 COVID-19 cases and six deaths, NSW border rules to ease as Mildura lockdown extended
3 years, 2 months ago

Victoria records 2,179 COVID-19 cases and six deaths, NSW border rules to ease as Mildura lockdown extended

ABC  

Fully vaccinated travellers entering Victoria from red zones will no longer need to complete a fortnight's quarantine from Wednesday, as the state records 2,179 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths. Key points: Travellers from red zones will need to have a negative test result and take another test upon arrival Travellers from red zones will need to have a negative …

Covid-19 Australia: Sydney, NSW parties in the rain as thousands flock to the pub on Freedom Day
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 Australia: Sydney, NSW parties in the rain as thousands flock to the pub on Freedom Day

Daily Mail  

Covid case numbers have declined once again in NSW to 360 - the fewest in two months - a day after Sydneysiders celebrated their first taste of freedom after 106 days in lockdown. Sydneysiders enjoyed new freedoms on Monday after 106 days in lockdown after the Delta outbreak ravaged parts of New South Wales Businesses reopened on Monday with residents …

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

Coronavirus Australia: Your guide to NSW Freedom Day as millions are lifted from lockdown

Daily Mail  

Millions of fully vaccinated Australians can finally return to work and travel beyond five kilometres after 106 long days in lockdown. Going to the pub, dining out, getting a haircut, seeing a movie at the cinema and heading to the gym are some of the activities fully vaccinated residents can enjoy again under the NSW roadmap. Children can enjoy a …

Victoria and NSW are in different places with COVID. But a comparison offers 'glimmers of hope'
3 years, 3 months ago

Victoria and NSW are in different places with COVID. But a comparison offers 'glimmers of hope'

ABC  

For Victorians still glued to the daily COVID-19 figures, it has been a grim week. "It seems like vaccination is one of the things that's potentially reducing that impact in terms of the serious outcomes for people," Dr Hopcraft told ABC Radio Melbourne. "Vaccination is not going to prevent some people from getting the disease, it certainly does prevent a …

NSW COVID-19 roadmap is changing — this is what you need to know
3 years, 3 months ago

NSW COVID-19 roadmap is changing — this is what you need to know

ABC  

New Premier, new COVID-19 roadmap. In just a couple of weeks, face masks will be optional in offices for fully vaccinated people, while schools will open for many year groups earlier than expected. From Monday October 11: Up to 10 visitors can gather in a home Up to 30 people can gather outdoors in public spaces Up to 100 people …

Covid-19 NSW: Dominic Perrottet announces HUGE changes to lockdown freedom roadmap
3 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19 NSW: Dominic Perrottet announces HUGE changes to lockdown freedom roadmap

Daily Mail  

All school students will return to the classroom in just two weeks and wearing of masks inside offices will be scrapped under changes to NSW's Covid exit roadmap announced by new premier Dominic Perrotet on Thursday. FROM OCTOBER 11: * Indoor gatherings capped at 10 people * Outdoor gatherings capped at 30 people * Weddings and funerals capped at 100 …

Australia reveals plan to reopen international borders to fully vaccinated citizens
3 years, 3 months ago

Australia reveals plan to reopen international borders to fully vaccinated citizens

CNN  

CNN — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday, October 1 announced plans to reopen the country’s borders to fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents, moving from a strict zero-Covid strategy to a model of living with the virus. Morrison also said that with 55% of the country now fully vaccinated and first dose rates approaching 80%, the government “has …

Covid-19: Australia to lift international travel ban after 18 months in November
3 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19: Australia to lift international travel ban after 18 months in November

India Today  

Australia has outlined plans to lift a pandemic ban on its vaccinated citizens travelling overseas from November. Travel restrictions that have trapped most Australians and permanent residents at home over the past 18 months would be removed when 80 per cent of the population aged 16 and older is fully vaccinated, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday. New South …

Victoria records 1,143 new COVID cases and three deaths as vaccine mandate expands
3 years, 3 months ago

Victoria records 1,143 new COVID cases and three deaths as vaccine mandate expands

ABC  

Victoria has recorded 1,143 new cases of COVID-19 and three deaths, as the state government expands mandatory vaccinations to cover all on-site authorised workers by mid-October. Key points: Authorised workers in Victoria will have two weeks to get at least one dose of a COVID vaccine to keep working on site The construction industry will reopen next Tuesday, with up …

COVID-19 vaccines don't protect everyone equally. As restrictions lift, some people remain at higher risk
3 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19 vaccines don't protect everyone equally. As restrictions lift, some people remain at higher risk

ABC  

For millions of Australians living under strict lockdown measures, the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in the coming weeks and months will be likely met with enthusiasm and relief. Unfortunately, having a weakened immune system can hamper a person's response to vaccination, and research suggests people with immunodeficiencies generate less robust responses to COVID-19 vaccines. About 11 per cent of the …

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