NT government sets new remote community COVID vaccination targets and health measures
3 years, 2 months ago

NT government sets new remote community COVID vaccination targets and health measures

ABC  

The Northern Territory government will introduce new COVID-19 health measures for some people travelling to some remote communities while a key vaccination target remains out of reach. Key points: A vaccination target of 80 per cent in people aged five years and over has been set in remote communities Travellers into some communities will soon be required to wear masks The Chief Minister asked for the modelling back in August The rules were outlined as the government released modelling from the Doherty Institute intended to guide the Northern Territory's transition to life with COVID-19. Low vaccination communities are those with a first-dose rate of less than 70 per cent, which Mr Gunner said was about half of the 52 communities whose vaccine rollout NT Health is managing. At the time, Mr Gunner said the Northern Territory might need to hit a double-dose vaccination rate of above 80 per cent to avoid future snap lockdowns, due to its high Indigenous population and younger median age, particularly in remote communities.

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‘Still not over’: WHO cautions of COVID-19 threat ahead of summer holidays after US President Joe Biden tests positive
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Still not over’: WHO cautions of COVID-19 threat ahead of summer holidays after US President Joe Biden tests positive

Live Mint  

New Delhi: With US President Joe Biden testing positive for COVID-19 before the Presidential elections, the World Health Organisation has warned the public that Covid is still not over. WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued a warning, stating that vaccination rates among health professionals and the over-60s—two demographics most at risk of dying from COVID—are alarmingly falling. Globally, 9.8 million …

COVID returns? Hospitalisation hits record high in THIS country | DEETS INSIDE
1 year, 2 months ago

COVID returns? Hospitalisation hits record high in THIS country | DEETS INSIDE

India TV News  

As winter approaches, health authorities in the United Kingdom have issued a warning for its citizens to prepare for another wave of COVID-19. UK Health Security Agency has claimed that the cases will 'further increase' as the season progresses, along with other 'winter respiratory viruses like flu'. As we enter the colder months and people begin to mix more indoors, …

Ramp up COVID-19 testing and vaccination, identify hotspots, drill hospital infrastructure, Centre tells States
1 year, 9 months ago

Ramp up COVID-19 testing and vaccination, identify hotspots, drill hospital infrastructure, Centre tells States

The Hindu  

At a time when COVID-19 cases in the country are seeing a sustained spike, 23 States and Union Territories have testing rates that are even lower than the current national average of 100 tests per million people, the Health Ministry said during a review meeting on Friday. Tracking variants Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also advised States to ramp up …

Centre Asks States to Stay Alert As Covid-19 Cases Cross 6000-mark, Conduct Mock Drills
1 year, 9 months ago

Centre Asks States to Stay Alert As Covid-19 Cases Cross 6000-mark, Conduct Mock Drills

News 18  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the surge in Covid-19 cases in the country and advised states to remain vigilant and prepare for effective management of the virus. During a virtual meeting with state health ministers, principal, and additional chief secretaries, Mandaviya emphasised the need to identify emergency hotspots through the monitoring of …

Centre plans COVID-19 mock drill to prepare states
2 years ago

Centre plans COVID-19 mock drill to prepare states

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: States and Union territories will undertake a mock drill across all health facilities on Tuesday to ensure the operational readiness of the Covid-dedicated facilities, with a specific focus on oxygen plants, ventilators, logistics, and human resources. During a virtual meeting with health ministers and senior officials of states and UTs, Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said …

COVID-19 | Step up surveillance, wear masks, says Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya amid Covid concerns
2 years ago

COVID-19 | Step up surveillance, wear masks, says Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya amid Covid concerns

The Hindu  

Amid a spurt in Covid cases in some parts of the world, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on December 22 asked States to remain alert and create awareness about wearing face masks and using hand sanitisers, especially in view of upcoming festivals and New Year celebrations. Making a statement in Lok Sabha, Mr. Mandaviya said the continuously evolving nature of …

Covid-19 vaccination campaign held back by poor planning, safety board finds
2 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 vaccination campaign held back by poor planning, safety board finds

Dutch News  

The Dutch vaccination programme against Covid-19 was held back because the government’s initial plan was too reliant on family doctors, a report by the safety council has concluded. In the second of three reports into the government’s response to the coronavirus crisis, the OVV said preparations to set up vaccination centres through the local health board network only started in …

Covid-19 vaccination campaign held back by poor planning, safety board finds
2 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 vaccination campaign held back by poor planning, safety board finds

Dutch News  

The Dutch vaccination programme against Covid-19 was held back because the government’s initial plan was too reliant on family doctors, a report by the safety council has concluded. In the second of three reports into the government’s response to the coronavirus crisis, the OVV said preparations to set up vaccination centres through the local health board network only started in …

COVID-19: Over 7.20 crore unutilized vaccine doses available with States, Union Territories says health ministry
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19: Over 7.20 crore unutilized vaccine doses available with States, Union Territories says health ministry

Firstpost  

The vaccination drive has been ramped up through the availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain New Delhi: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday informed that more than 7.20 crore balance and unutilized COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available …

Centre asks TS to step up Covid control measures
2 years, 5 months ago

Centre asks TS to step up Covid control measures

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Union health secretary has written to the Telangana state government, asking it to take a slew of measures to prevent the spread of Covid including conducting adequate testing, keeping an eye on districts reporting higher cases, carrying out genome sequencing, increasing pace of vaccination etc, especially in light of the upcoming festivals. The letter written by Union health …

Go For More Tests, Faster Vaccination: Worried by Uptick in Covid Graph, Centre's Advisory to 7 States
2 years, 5 months ago

Go For More Tests, Faster Vaccination: Worried by Uptick in Covid Graph, Centre's Advisory to 7 States

News 18  

Ramp up testing, promote Covid-appropriate behaviour and increase the pace of vaccination, the Centre has told Delhi and six states amid a spike in coronavirus cases, especially ahead of the festive season. The state must also closely monitor districts reporting higher cases, positivity rates and clusters to prevent further spread of infection and effective case management,” he stressed in the …

New Covid vaccination round with improved vaccines set for the autumn
2 years, 5 months ago

New Covid vaccination round with improved vaccines set for the autumn

Dutch News  

Everyone over the age of 12 will soon be invited to make an appointment for another booster coronavirus vaccination, health minister Ernst Kuipers announced on Friday. The first invitations, focusing on people who would be more at risk if they caught coronavirus and medical staff who have direct contact with patients, will be sent out in mid September, Kuipers said. …

New Covid vaccination round with improved vaccines set for the autumn
2 years, 5 months ago

New Covid vaccination round with improved vaccines set for the autumn

Dutch News  

Everyone over the age of 12 will soon be invited to make an appointment for another booster coronavirus vaccination, health minister Ernst Kuipers announced on Friday. The first invitations, focusing on people who would be more at risk if they caught coronavirus and medical staff who have direct contact with patients, will be sent out in mid September, Kuipers said. …

Fresh COVID-19 advisory issued in Uttarakhand following rise in infections
2 years, 5 months ago

Fresh COVID-19 advisory issued in Uttarakhand following rise in infections

Firstpost  

The advisory puts emphasis on the five-point strategy of testing, surveillance, treatment, vaccination and compliance of COVID-19-appropriate behaviour to stop the spread Dehradun: With COVID-19 cases on the rise again, a fresh advisory was issued on Monday putting emphasis on the five-point strategy of testing, surveillance, treatment, vaccination and compliance of COVID-19-appropriate behaviour to stop the spread. Adequate availability of …

India supplied 23.9 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses to 101 countries, UN entities: Centre
2 years, 5 months ago

India supplied 23.9 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses to 101 countries, UN entities: Centre

Firstpost  

Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar said as on 19 July, 2022, a total of 200.34 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered to beneficiaries above 12 years of age in the country New Delhi: India has supplied 23.9 crore doses of coronavirus vaccine to 101 countries and UN entities in the form of grant, commercial export, or …

Centre flags concern over low Covid tests; vaccination in nine states including AP
2 years, 5 months ago

Centre flags concern over low Covid tests; vaccination in nine states including AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: With an fresh upsurge in Covid cases, the Centre has flagged concern over low numbers of Covid tests and vaccination in nine states including AP -- comprising 115 districts. Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan chaired a high-level review in New Delhi on Wednesday vis-à-vis emerging Covid-19 situations in AP, Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Mizoram …

State to send its response on anti-NEET Bill to Centre in a couple of days
2 years, 5 months ago

State to send its response on anti-NEET Bill to Centre in a couple of days

The Hindu  

The State government has prepared a detailed explainer on its anti-NEET Bill, which would be forwarded to the Governor’s Office in a couple of days, Health Minister Ma. On the sidelines of an event marking the National Plastic Surgery Day at Stanley Medical College Hospital on Wednesday, the Minister said senior counsels had prepared the responses to the questions raised …

Greater efforts required to get routine immunization back to pre-Covid times: WHO
2 years, 5 months ago

Greater efforts required to get routine immunization back to pre-Covid times: WHO

News 18  

The World Health Organization on Saturday called for greater efforts in the South-East Asia Region to revive routine immunization rates to pre-Covid times, stressing that despite concerted efforts by countries, challenges and gaps persist. Nepal substantially revived routine immunization coverage for DTP3 from 84 per cent in 2020 to 91 per cent in 2021. All countries in the South-East Asia …

Greater efforts needed to get routine immunisation back to pre-COVID times: World Health Organization
2 years, 5 months ago

Greater efforts needed to get routine immunisation back to pre-COVID times: World Health Organization

The Hindu  

The World Health Organization on July 16 called for greater efforts in the South-East Asia Region to revive routine immunisation rates to pre-COVID times, stressing that despite concerted efforts by countries, challenges and gaps persist. "As we focus on further scaling up COVID-19 vaccination coverage, we must also do all we can to ensure no child is deprived of life-saving …

DC Edit | A good move, as Covid cases up
2 years, 5 months ago

DC Edit | A good move, as Covid cases up

Deccan Chronicle  

The decision of the Union government to push the vaccination programme further against Covid-19 by making the precaution dose free for those who are aged above 18 years has come not one day sooner. That only one per cent of the eligible population aged between 18 and 59 has got the precaution dose calls on the government to redouble its …

Health Ministry directs States to improve COVID-19 vaccine coverage
2 years, 6 months ago

Health Ministry directs States to improve COVID-19 vaccine coverage

The Hindu  

Over 3.66 crore first doses of COVID vaccines have been administered in the 12-14 years age group, according to a Health Ministry report of Thursday, with the Ministry advocating for increased vaccination coverage for children and the elderly population, following a rise in cases from several parts of the country. “More than 193.53 crore vaccine doses have been provided to …

Covid-19: Centre warns states on masss gatherings
2 years, 6 months ago

Covid-19: Centre warns states on masss gatherings

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Ahead of festive season, the Centre has asked states and Union Territories to ensure that people taking part in mass gatherings and undertaking pilgrimage are asymptomatic and preferably fully vaccinated against Covid-19. In a letter to states and UTs on Tuesday, Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan said mass gatherings in context of various festivities as well as yatras …

COVID-19 vaccine mandates axed for most WA workers as businesses pick up the pieces
2 years, 6 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 …

Gap Between 2nd Covid Vaccine, Booster Dose Reduced To 3 Months For Those Travelling Abroad
2 years, 7 months ago

Gap Between 2nd Covid Vaccine, Booster Dose Reduced To 3 Months For Those Travelling Abroad

ABP News  

New Delhi: The government has now reduced the gap between second Covid-19 vaccine jab and booster dose to a minimum of 90 days for those travelling abroad, news agency PTI reported quoting official sources on Wednesday. Those who need to travel overseas can take the booster dose of Covid vaccine as required by the country they are travelling to before …

NTAGI May Advise Govt to Do Serosurvey of Children Aged 5-12 Years before Starting Their Covid Vaccination
2 years, 8 months ago

NTAGI May Advise Govt to Do Serosurvey of Children Aged 5-12 Years before Starting Their Covid Vaccination

News 18  

India logged 3,377 new COVID-19 cases taking the country’s total tally of cases to 4,30,72,176, while the active cases rose to 17,801, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The active cases comprise 0.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.74 per cent, the ministry said. A decision …

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan writes to states, UTs over surge in COVID-19 cases
2 years, 8 months ago

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan writes to states, UTs over surge in COVID-19 cases

Firstpost  

The ministry advised ensuring COVID-19 vaccination of eligible populations including the primary vaccination as well administration of precaution doses New Delhi: Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Tuesday wrote to the governments of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Maharashtra, and Mizoram over the increasing positivity rate and cases and urged States, Union …

New COVID-19 data shows unvaccinated have 'triple' the risk of death compared with fully jabbed
2 years, 8 months ago

New COVID-19 data shows unvaccinated have 'triple' the risk of death compared with fully jabbed

ABC  

South Australian health authorities have released COVID vaccination statistics showing people who are unvaccinated are more than three times as likely to die from the virus than those who've had three doses. Key points: Unvaccinated people have "triple the chance of dying" of those with three or more jabs, SA's health chief said Nicola Spurrier issued the warning ahead of …

Queensland's growing COVID-19 outbreak of BA.2 Omicron sub-variant puts health system under pressure
2 years, 9 months ago

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

ABC  

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

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

$2.1 billion health package to target COVID-19 and flu spike expected this winter
2 years, 9 months ago

$2.1 billion health package to target COVID-19 and flu spike expected this winter

ABC  

An extra $2.1 billion will be provided by the federal government amid concerns of rising COVID-19 cases and an expected spike in influenza over winter. Key points: The money will be spent on a number of programs, including extending free rapid tests to concession card holders People are being encouraged to get the influenza vaccine when it becomes available The …

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 …

NT COVID-19 patients in hospital remain at 127, with two now in intensive care
2 years, 10 months ago

NT COVID-19 patients in hospital remain at 127, with two now in intensive care

ABC  

The number of coronavirus patients in Northern Territory hospitals remains the same as Friday at 127, NT Health said in a statement. In total, 835 new COVID-19 cases have been announced in the NT, 736 of which came from positive rapid antigen tests. It comes one day after NT health authorities lifted a Code Yellow alert for Royal Darwin and …

Domestic travellers no longer required to be vaccinated against COVID to enter the NT
2 years, 10 months ago

Domestic travellers no longer required to be vaccinated against COVID to enter the NT

ABC  

The NT government has quietly lifted a ban preventing people who have not received at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine from entering the Northern Territory. Key points: A Chief Health Officer direction barring unvaccinated arrivals was revoked on Friday afternoon There has been no explicit announcement from the NT government regarding the change Unvaccinated arrivals had been banned …

Queensland Fire and Emergency Service rules out mandating COVID-19 vaccines as state records 6,596 new cases
2 years, 10 months ago

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

ABC  

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

Unvaccinated aged care resident becomes NT's fourth COVID-19 death — and its second this week
2 years, 11 months ago

Unvaccinated aged care resident becomes NT's fourth COVID-19 death — and its second this week

ABC  

The Northern Territory has reported its fourth death from COVID-19, an unvaccinated man in his 80s with underlying health conditions. Key points: The man who died was in his 80s and had underlying health conditions He was the second Territorian to die of COVID-19 this week The NT yesterday reported more than 1,100 new coronavirus cases In a statement, authorities …

Federal government introduces biosecurity zones for remote NT communities amid rising COVID-19 cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Federal government introduces biosecurity zones for remote NT communities amid rising COVID-19 cases

ABC  

Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has introduced strict biosecurity zones preventing travel to and from dozens of remote communities in the Northern Territory amid escalating COVID-19 cases. The biosecurity zones were requested by the NT government, and are supported by Land Councils, the Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance of the Northern Territory and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, the …

Increase of COVID-19 patients in Northern Territory ICUs, as 812 new cases reported
2 years, 11 months ago

Increase of COVID-19 patients in Northern Territory ICUs, as 812 new cases reported

ABC  

The Northern Territory today has fewer patients with COVID-19 in hospital, but more are in need of oxygen and there has been an increase in the number of people in intensive care. Key points: People in the Northern Territory need to wear masks indoors and outdoors Today, 812 new COVID-19 cases were reported, 52 of whom have been added to …

NT scraps rapid antigen test requirement for arrivals, as COVID-19 hospital admissions rise to 121
2 years, 11 months ago

NT scraps rapid antigen test requirement for arrivals, as COVID-19 hospital admissions rise to 121

ABC  

The Northern Territory government is scrapping its rapid antigen testing regime for interstate and international arrivals, as the number of people with COVID-19 in Territory hospitals rises to a new peak. Key points: From Tuesday, interstate and international arrivals to the NT will no longer need to do three rapid antigen tests after arriving Several remote communities have been placed …

Union Health Minister reiterates five-fold strategy for effective COVID-19 surveillance
2 years, 11 months ago

Union Health Minister reiterates five-fold strategy for effective COVID-19 surveillance

The Hindu  

Highlighting the role that teleconsultation has played to serve the people in far-off places as well as COVID-19 patients in home isolation, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday asked the states and the union territories to focus more on such services for better public health management. Stressing the role that teleconsultation and telemedicine have played in the country to …

Less than one in three young adults in big cities have had booster
2 years, 11 months ago

Less than one in three young adults in big cities have had booster

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Less than a third of young adults in many of …

Early signs of COVID cases plateauing but needs to be observed, says Centre
2 years, 11 months ago

Early signs of COVID cases plateauing but needs to be observed, says Centre

Firstpost  

Stressing the need to continue with precautions to curb the surge in infections, it noted that Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan were recording a high number of COVID cases New Delhi: Early indications of Covid infections plateauing have been reported in some places but the trend needs to be observed, the Union government said on Thursday whilst …

Third wave of Covid 19 may take 'maximum of three weeks' to peak: Report
2 years, 11 months ago

Third wave of Covid 19 may take 'maximum of three weeks' to peak: Report

India TV News  

Highlights Third wave of Covid 19 may take a maximum of three more weeks to peak. The overall share of rural districts in new cases has increased to 32.6 per cent in January. The third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to peak much earlier than anticipated and may take a maximum of three more weeks, even though the …

India reports 2.58 lakh COVID-19 cases in 24 hours; positivity rate rises from 16.28% to 19.65%
2 years, 11 months ago

India reports 2.58 lakh COVID-19 cases in 24 hours; positivity rate rises from 16.28% to 19.65%

Firstpost  

Active coronavirus cases now stand at 16,56,341, while the recovery rate is 94.27 per cent; the Omicron tally has increased to 8,209 India reported 2.58 lakh cases — around five per cent lower than yesterday — and 385 fatalities in the last 24 hours, according to the health ministry. The country’s Omicron tally stands at 8,209 Active cases now comprise …

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 …

India Needs to Address Intra-State Inequities in COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage
3 years ago

India Needs to Address Intra-State Inequities in COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage

The Quint  

This is no small feat considering the enormous logistical challenges faced by the drive when it was first initiated just under a year ago on 16 January, 2021. Over 11 states and Union territories have achieved 100 per cent coverage of the first dose of the vaccine, while 3 states and UTs have achieved 100 percent full vaccination coverage against …

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 …

Step up infra to tackle high Covid-19 surge: Centre to states
3 years ago

Step up infra to tackle high Covid-19 surge: Centre to states

Hindustan Times  

Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday urged states to take all necessary steps to strengthen infrastructure so that the country escapes unscathed from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a health ministry statement. Therefore, leave no stone unturned in ramping up infrastructure to manage a high surge so that India escapes unscathed from this episode of Covid-19,” said Mandaviya during …

Without COVID-19 restrictions, Omicron could spread in the NT like it has in NSW, says infectious diseases expert
3 years ago

Without COVID-19 restrictions, Omicron could spread in the NT like it has in NSW, says infectious diseases expert

ABC  

An infectious diseases expert says the Northern Territory only needs to have one super-spreader event for the Omicron variant to begin spreading like it has in Australia's eastern states. Key points: A leading epidemiologist says the NT could have an Omicron super-spreader event like those seen in NSW if COVID-19 restrictions are not in place NT Health Minister Natasha Fyles …

NT sets new daily record of 37 COVID cases after Chief Minister says it is on top of Omicron
3 years ago

NT sets new daily record of 37 COVID cases after Chief Minister says it is on top of Omicron

ABC  

The Northern Territory has today recorded 37 new COVID-19 cases, its highest daily total in the course of the pandemic. Key points: Health Minister Natasha Fyles says the growing number of COVID-19 cases is disappointing but transmission is still low No new public health measures have been announced Chief Minister Michael Gunner this morning said the current restrictions are working …

Delhi, Mumbai See Huge Spike in Daily Cases; Punjab Bans Entry of Unvaccinated in Public Places from Jan 15
3 years ago

Delhi, Mumbai See Huge Spike in Daily Cases; Punjab Bans Entry of Unvaccinated in Public Places from Jan 15

News 18  

Delhi on Tuesday reported 496 Covid-19 cases, its highest single-day rise since June 4. An expert panel of the country’s central drug authority has recommended granting emergency use authorisation to Serum Institute of India’s COVID-19 vaccine Covovax and Biological E’s vaccine Corbevax with certain conditions, official sources said on Monday. The Subject Expert Committee on COVID-19 of the Central Drugs …

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