NSW Health prioritises 'clinically urgent' testing as COVID-19 daily case tally nearly doubles to 11,201
3 years ago

NSW Health prioritises 'clinically urgent' testing as COVID-19 daily case tally nearly doubles to 11,201

ABC  

NSW Health will prioritise COVID-19 testing for "clinically urgent" cases as the daily infection tally in the state almost doubles in a day, with 11,201 cases and three deaths recorded. Key points: Yesterday, the state recorded 6,062 cases from 93,581 swabs Many testing sites across NSW continue to operate with reduced hours or have not reopened QLD will scrap its PCR requirements from January 1 Premier Dominic Perrottet said the state was considering changes to rules on close contacts and isolation periods ahead of a national cabinet meeting scheduled for Thursday. NSW Health said it was "unlikely" people would get their swab results within 72 hours and advised holiday-makers to avoid testing queues to alleviate pressure on pathology labs. NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard said on Tuesday he had hoped Ms Palaszczuk would axe PCR requirements sooner, saying if she could do it on New Year's Day she could do it immediately.

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Ensure Covid Tools in Hospital: Min.
1 year ago

Ensure Covid Tools in Hospital: Min.

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Health minister C. Damodar Rajanarasimha on Saturday directed health authorities to inspect the functioning of ventilators in various hospitals and ordered the immediate utilisation of oxygen concentrators for treatment. During a comprehensive review of Covid-19 control measures in the backdrop of cases rising again, Rajanarasimha emphasised the swift restoration of PSA plants in hospitals that are facing oxygen shortage. …

Karnataka to increase COVID-19 testing to 5,000 a day, issues guidelines for genome sequencing
1 year ago

Karnataka to increase COVID-19 testing to 5,000 a day, issues guidelines for genome sequencing

The Hindu  

The State has decided to increase testing and Whole Genome Sequencing of positive cases, as it gears up to navigate a possible COVID-19 upsurge again due to the JN.1 subvariant prevalent in the neighbouring State of Kerala. Guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to all the States on Monday, December 18, recommended “ensuring adequate testing …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 2 months 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 …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 2 months 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 20, 2023. Source: ACT Health New South Wales The state has recorded 1,541 new COVID-19 cases, up from last week's total of 1,332. Source: NT Health Queensland Queensland's new COVID-19 reporting process now works on a …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 3 months 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 September 29, 2023. Source: ACT Health New South Wales The state has recorded 2,232 new COVID-19 cases, down from last week's total of 2,333. Source: NT Health Queensland Queensland has recorded 77 new average daily COVID-19 cases in …

Ramp up Covid testing to stay alert: Centre to states
1 year, 9 months ago

Ramp up Covid testing to stay alert: Centre to states

Hindustan Times  

The Union government on Saturday directed states to increase testing for Covid-19 as per the World Health Organization’s guidelines to effectively check any increase in its spread, people familiar with the matter said. “In the past several weeks, in some states Covid-19 testing has declined and the current testing levels are insufficient as compared to the standards prescribed by WHO,” …

Health ministry directs states to accelerate the pace of Covid-19 testing
1 year, 9 months ago

Health ministry directs states to accelerate the pace of Covid-19 testing

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: With the spike in Covid and influenza cases across the country, the Central government has directed all the states and union territories to accelerate the pace of Covid-19 testing as a declining trend has been noticed in some states. In a joint advisory issued by the Indian Council of Medical Research and health ministry, “ln the past several …

Biggest Jump in Daily Covid Infections in 140 Days, Nearly 8,000 Active Cases
1 year, 9 months ago

Biggest Jump in Daily Covid Infections in 140 Days, Nearly 8,000 Active Cases

News 18  

India logged 1,300 new coronavirus cases, the highest in 140 days, while the active cases have increased to 7,605, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The daily positivity was recorded at 1.46 per cent while the weekly positivity was pegged at 1.08 per cent. The active cases now comprises 0.02 per cent of the total infections, …

Covid News Updates: Random Tests Begin at All Airports; Mock Drill Across Hospitals in States, UTs Tomorrow to Check Preparedness
2 years ago

Covid News Updates: Random Tests Begin at All Airports; Mock Drill Across Hospitals in States, UTs Tomorrow to Check Preparedness

News 18  

Covid News Updates: Amid a steep rise of Covid cases in China and many other countries in the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked people to be vigilant and take precautions against the viral disease. The Centre had said RT-PCR test would be made mandatory for passengers from China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand and asked states …

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

Australia's COVID-19 winter wave has eased. Here's how households are managing as spring arrives

ABC  

When routine COVID-19 rapid tests detected the virus in Emma Missen's two young daughters last month, she was worried. Deakin University epidemiology chair Catherine Bennett said the data suggested both that there was some testing "fatigue" and people had learnt to use COVID tests "well". Professor Bennett said as the wave continued to wane, measures like reducing the isolation period …

FDA: Take 3 home tests if exposed to COVID to boost accuracy
2 years, 4 months ago

FDA: Take 3 home tests if exposed to COVID to boost accuracy

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — If you were exposed to COVID-19, take three home tests instead of two to make sure you’re not infected, according to new U.S. recommendations released Thursday. Previously, the Food and Drug Administration had advised taking two rapid antigen tests over two or three days to rule out infection. Thursday’s update reflects the evolving understanding of the accuracy of …

Australia's Covid-19 hospitalizations hit record high | Top global Covid updates
2 years, 5 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Australia sees record COVID-19 cases, hospital admissions due to Omicron variants, influenza as nation's hospitals struggle
2 years, 5 months ago

Australia sees record COVID-19 cases, hospital admissions due to Omicron variants, influenza as nation's hospitals struggle

ABC  

In what feels like a repeat of 2020, demand in hospitals from flu and COVID-19 cases has threatened to "outstrip supply" as thousands of sick healthcare workers become part of the record-breaking statistics around the nation. Here's what SA reported on Monday: 4,053 new cases 306 patients in hospital, 11 of them in ICU, and none requiring ventilation Two further …

Hospitals bring back Covid restrictions on patients and visitors
2 years, 5 months ago

Hospitals bring back Covid restrictions on patients and visitors

Daily Mail  

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

SA COVID-19 numbers set to peak as BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants make up majority of cases
2 years, 5 months ago

SA COVID-19 numbers set to peak as BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants make up majority of cases

ABC  

The BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants now make up more than half of the COVID-19 infections recorded in South Australia, which is resulting in a surge of cases that is close to peaking. Key points: The dominance of the BA.4 and BA.5 strains is resulting in more reinfections Cases are expected to peak in three days A new vaccination hub has …

COVID-19 cases in Queensland hospitals likely to pass 1,000, CHO says, as isolation rules change
2 years, 5 months ago

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

ABC  

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

Modelling suggests ACT's daily COVID-19 cases may triple in the next three weeks due to spread of subvariants
2 years, 5 months ago

Modelling suggests ACT's daily COVID-19 cases may triple in the next three weeks due to spread of subvariants

ABC  

Canberrans have been warned that daily COVID-19 case numbers in the territory are likely to rise, possibly as much as tripling in the coming weeks. Key points: New modelling suggests Omicron subvariants could see the ACT's daily COVID-19 case numbers triple by next month Chief Health Officer Kerryn Coleman said she encourages returning to mask wearing, but will not mandate …

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 …

Catching COVID-19 twice could lead to greater health risks, study suggests
2 years, 6 months ago

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

ABC  

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

Covid Update: India Records Sharp Spike In Fresh Infections, Crosses 8500-Mark In Last 24 Hrs
2 years, 6 months ago

Covid Update: India Records Sharp Spike In Fresh Infections, Crosses 8500-Mark In Last 24 Hrs

ABP News  

New Delhi: India on Sunday recorded 8,582 fresh covid-19 cases after 104 days, pushing the nation's infection tally to 4,32,22,017, while the count of active cases jumped to 44,513 from 40,370, news agency PTI reported. According to data released by the Union Health Ministry on Sunday, the country witnessed 4,435 discharges in the previous 24 hours, bringing the total recovery …

Mumbai to amp up Covid-19 tests as city logs 763 cases in 24 hours. Read here
2 years, 7 months ago

Mumbai to amp up Covid-19 tests as city logs 763 cases in 24 hours. Read here

Live Mint  

The Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Iqbal Chahal on Friday asked the civic body officials to amp up their measures to combat the sudden surge of Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra's capital city. Chahal held a video conference with civic officials along with Maharashtra government's Covid task force member Dr Sanjay Oka earlier in the day, said a release issued by the Brihanmumbai …

Western Australia's COVID-19 cases in hospital surge past 300 amid calls for restrictions to be reintroduced
2 years, 7 months ago

Western Australia's COVID-19 cases in hospital surge past 300 amid calls for restrictions to be reintroduced

ABC  

Peak medical groups have renewed their calls for the West Australian government to reinstate public health measures, warning of a "system collapse" from the state's current trajectory of COVID-19 hospitalisations. Key points: Western Australia's number of COVID-19 hospital cases remains manageable, according to the Health Minister Western Australia's number of COVID-19 hospital cases remains manageable, according to the Health Minister …

Western Australia records more than 15,000 COVID-19 cases for the third day running
2 years, 7 months ago

Western Australia records more than 15,000 COVID-19 cases for the third day running

ABC  

Western Australia could see a COVID-19 caseload of up to 25,000 new infections a day in the coming weeks, the state's Chief Health Officer says. Key points: WA's Chief Health Officer says WA could see case numbers rise The state has seen three days of more than 15,000 daily cases WA's vaccine mandate for workers will be reviewed in the …

Western Australia records fresh COVID peak with 17,033 new infections
2 years, 7 months ago

Western Australia records fresh COVID peak with 17,033 new infections

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded 17,033 new cases of COVID-19, prompting the Australian Medical Association to "beg" for some restrictions to be reintroduced. Key points: Mark McGowan says 27 per cent of hospital patients are unvaccinated Mark McGowan says 27 per cent of hospital patients are unvaccinated But only 1 per cent of the population is unvaccinated But only 1 per …

WA records fresh peak with 12,390 new COVID cases after reporting third-worst day for ambulance ramping
2 years, 7 months ago

WA records fresh peak with 12,390 new COVID cases after reporting third-worst day for ambulance ramping

ABC  

Western Australia has set a fresh COVID record with 12,390 new infections, after the state recorded its third-highest day of ambulance ramping yesterday. Key points: Today's COVID tally is a 20 per cent jump from yesterday The virus has put unprecedented strain on emergency departments This has led to record levels of ambulance ramping More than a quarter of St …

Long COVID clinics established to manage chronic symptoms weeks after infection
2 years, 7 months ago

Long COVID clinics established to manage chronic symptoms weeks after infection

ABC  

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

Queensland authorities warn about 'life-threatening' risk of catching both COVID-19 and the flu
2 years, 8 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 …

South Australia records 3,591 COVID-19 cases as death toll jumps by a dozen
2 years, 8 months ago

South Australia records 3,591 COVID-19 cases as death toll jumps by a dozen

ABC  

South Australia's COVID-19 death toll has jumped by 12, after SA Health retrospectively included previously unrecorded deaths that occurred over the past three weeks. Key points: The 12 deaths take the toll since the start of the pandemic to 366 There are 22,821 current active cases The 221 hospitalised cases include 11 people in intensive care The deaths were of …

Four COVID-linked deaths in South Australia as active cases fall to the lowest level in a month
2 years, 8 months ago

Four COVID-linked deaths in South Australia as active cases fall to the lowest level in a month

ABC  

Four people with COVID-19 have died in South Australia — two women in their 90s, a man in his 70s and a man in his 80s. Key points: There are 240 people in hospital with the virus The 25,246 known active cases is the lowest number since March 20 Opposition Leader David Speirs revealed he had tested positive SA Health …

Active cases and hospitalisations fall in South Australia, as 4,986 new infections recorded
2 years, 8 months ago

Active cases and hospitalisations fall in South Australia, as 4,986 new infections recorded

ABC  

The number of South Australians currently suffering from COVID-19 has dropped by almost 1,500 from yesterday, as hospitalisations fall to 220. Key points: South Australia recorded 4,986 new infections on Wednesday Hospitalisations have fallen by 12 from yesterday The Premier said the ramping crisis was "far from over" Two people — a woman in her 80s and man in his …

NMMC conducts 5,000 tests daily in anticipation of Covid 4th wave
2 years, 8 months ago

NMMC conducts 5,000 tests daily in anticipation of Covid 4th wave

Hindustan Times  

Even as the per day positive cases of Covid in Navi Mumbai have come down to an average of three cases per day, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation continues to do an average testing of 5,000 to know early rise in cases in anticipation of a fourth wave. Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation continues to do, on an average, 5,000 tests in …

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 …

Experts worry about how US will see next COVID surge coming
2 years, 9 months ago

Experts worry about how US will see next COVID surge coming

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — As coronavirus infections rise in some parts of the world, experts are watching for a potential new COVID-19 surge in the U.S. — and wondering how long it will take to detect. Despite disease monitoring improvements over the last two years, they say, some recent developments don’t bode well: —As more people take rapid COVID-19 tests at …

Experts worry about how US will see next Covid-19 surge coming
2 years, 9 months ago

Experts worry about how US will see next Covid-19 surge coming

India Today  

As coronavirus infections rise in some parts of the world, experts are watching for a potential new COVID-19 surge in the U.S. — and wondering how long it will take to detect. Despite disease monitoring improvements over the last two years, they say, some recent developments don’t bode well: —As more people take rapid COVID-19 tests at home, fewer people …

COVID-19: International flights to restart from 27 March, announces Centre
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19: International flights to restart from 27 March, announces Centre

Firstpost  

With COVID-19 cases declining, the Centre has decided to resume scheduled commercial international flights to and from India from 27 March, the ministry of civil aviation said. — Jyotiraditya M. Scindia March 8, 2022 According to ANI, the ministry further said that the suspension of scheduled commercial international passenger services to and from India, thus, stands extended till 2359 hrs …

WA records over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases as CHO warns asymptomatic infections 'out there'
2 years, 10 months ago

WA records over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases as CHO warns asymptomatic infections 'out there'

ABC  

Close contact rules have been relaxed for police and health staff to keep them at work, as Western Australia reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for the first time. He acknowledged the move to level one restrictions state-wide would be "less than ideal" for many regional businesses, but said the recently announced financial support would also be available to …

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 …

Rapid COVID-19 home tests surge in India, experts flag risks
2 years, 10 months ago

Rapid COVID-19 home tests surge in India, experts flag risks

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — On New Year’s Eve, the Indian government wrote to states encouraging them to promote the use of COVID-19 home tests, especially for people who are experiencing symptoms, in a bid to avoid straining local health systems. “If I had to guess, maybe only 20% of people using home tests are reporting it,” said K Srinath Reddy, president …

TAC recommends daily tests to be limited to 75,000 under revised testing strategy
2 years, 10 months ago

TAC recommends daily tests to be limited to 75,000 under revised testing strategy

The Hindu  

In view of a steady decline in the incidence of COVID-19 cases and Test Positivity Rate, both in districts and the capital, the COVID-19 Technical Advisory Committee has recommended that Karnataka can reduce its testing target to 75,000 from the current daily tests of around 1.2 lakh. “Indian Council of Medical Research’s guidelines on purposive testing strategy of COVID-19 issued …

South Australia records one COVID-linked death and 1,234 new cases, authorities urge more people to get PCR tests
2 years, 11 months ago

South Australia records one COVID-linked death and 1,234 new cases, authorities urge more people to get PCR tests

ABC  

South Australia has recorded another COVID-linked death and 1,234 new cases of the virus, with health authorities now seeking to arrest a decline in PCR testing. "It's far more accurate than rapid antigen tests, so we're now saying, as of today, everyone with symptoms, whether they be a close contact or somebody who develops symptoms, needs to have the PCR …

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 …

NSW COVID-19 hospitalisations may have plateaued but experts cautious about Omicron peak
2 years, 11 months ago

NSW COVID-19 hospitalisations may have plateaued but experts cautious about Omicron peak

ABC  

Data shows COVID-19 hospitalisations in NSW may have plateaued, but experts are hesitant to declare the Omicron outbreak has peaked. Key points: Growth in the number of people in hospital has slowed over the past seven days Modelling predicted hospitalisations would peak around January 22 Experts say the data is positive but they are still reluctant to confirm an Omicron …

NSW records 24 new COVID-19 deaths, 15,091 cases as hospital numbers plateau
2 years, 11 months ago

NSW records 24 new COVID-19 deaths, 15,091 cases as hospital numbers plateau

ABC  

NSW recorded 24 new COVID-19 deaths, as hospitalisations continued to plateau and the Deputy Prime Minister walked back comments made on live radio that "people aren't dying" from the virus. Key points: Booster rate for eligible people in NSW nears 40 per cent Kerry Chant says booster shots critical for protection against Omicron Brad Hazzard urges parents to get their …

Australians Warned As Covid Cases Rise, Asked To Brace For More Deaths
2 years, 11 months ago

Australians Warned As Covid Cases Rise, Asked To Brace For More Deaths

News 18  

Australia should brace for more COVID-19 deaths for the next few weeks, authorities said on Wednesday, as record infections fuelled by the Omicron outbreak overwhelmed health systems forcing Victoria to raise its emergency status for hospitals. “We have seen and we will continue to see deaths, mostly in older people, mostly in people with other chronic diseases,” Chief Health Officer …

AP yet to enhance RT-PCR tests to check Covid-19
2 years, 11 months ago

AP yet to enhance RT-PCR tests to check Covid-19

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Though the centre has urged states and union territories to enhance Covid-19 tests, Andhra Pradesh government appears not yet fully geared to speed up RT-PCR tests. Strangely, the number of swab samples being collected presently is 20 per PHC, which comes as a surprise, as it delays the number of people being subject to RT-PCR tests. In addition, the …

Queensland records 16 COVID-19 deaths and 15,962 new cases in deadliest single day of pandemic
2 years, 11 months ago

Queensland records 16 COVID-19 deaths and 15,962 new cases in deadliest single day of pandemic

ABC  

Sixteen people have died from COVID-19 in Queensland in the latest reporting period, the highest daily death toll yet recorded in the state. Health Minister Yvette D'Ath said the state has confirmed 15,962 new cases of COVID and 819 people are being treated for their symptoms in hospital. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: …

In 2 Weeks, Over 250 Doctors, Paramedics Test Positive for Covid-19 in Kashmir
2 years, 11 months ago

In 2 Weeks, Over 250 Doctors, Paramedics Test Positive for Covid-19 in Kashmir

News 18  

At least 250 doctors and paramedics of various hospitals across Kashmir have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last fortnight, an official said on Saturday. Over 250 doctors and paramedics of Government Medical College Srinagar and its associated hospitals tested positive for COVID-19 in last 15 days, professor and head of department, community medicine, GMC Srinagar, Dr Salim Khan said. …

Queensland records six deaths and 19,709 new cases of COVID
2 years, 11 months ago

Queensland records six deaths and 19,709 new cases of COVID

ABC  

Queensland has recorded six deaths from COVID, while a surge in cases sees hospital admissions jump. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per cent Latest case information from Queensland Health. What you will need in your COVID preparation kit …

Four COVID-19 deaths in SA but drop in positive cases and hospitalisations
2 years, 11 months ago

Four COVID-19 deaths in SA but drop in positive cases and hospitalisations

ABC  

Four more people have died from COVID-19 in South Australia. Key points: Fewer positive cases have been recorded in SA after a spike on Friday There are concerns about aged care homes restricting visitors A free RAT distribution site will open in the Riverland One of them was a woman in her 80s, while the others were two women in …

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