Victoria Covid: State records 1,749 cases and 11 deaths
3 years, 5 months ago

Victoria Covid: State records 1,749 cases and 11 deaths

Daily Mail  

Victoria has recorded 1,749 new locally-acquired Covid cases and 11 deaths from the virus as the end of Melbourne's sixth lockdown nears. Pictured are two people enjoying the sun in St Kilda on Sunday VICTORIA FAST-TRACKS ROADMAP Victoria's lockdown will end at 11.59pm Thursday with a raft of eased restrictions. * Reasons to leave home and curfew no longer in place * 10 people including dependents can visit a home each day * 15 people can gather outdoors * Pubs, clubs and entertainment venues can open to 20 fully vaccinated people indoors and 50 fully vaccinated people outdoors * Funerals and weddings allowed for 20 fully vaccinated indoors and 50 fully vaccinated outdoors * All students to return to school at least part-time * Hairdressing and beauty salons to open for up to five fully vaccinated people at a time. Pictured are police questioning members of the public during curfew in the Melbourne CBD Phones will be running hot for pubs, hairdressers and restaurants on Monday as fully vaccinated Melburnians race for a taste of freedom The Victorian government has also confirmed it would add shorter isolation to its list of rule tweaks when the state hits its 70 per cent double-dose vaccination target.

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Karnataka Covid cases jump 75% in 24 hours, one more death recorded
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka Covid cases jump 75% in 24 hours, one more death recorded

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka's fresh COVID-19 infections surged by over 75 per cent on Wednesday to 260 cases. The state reported one virus-related death, same as the day before, and had a positivity rate of 3.46 per cent, against 2.02 per cent recorded yesterday. Of the 260 new cases, 134 were from state capital Bengaluru alone, making up for 624 active cases in …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 4 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 …

Covid Australia: Fears grow that a new coronavirus strain is causing huge spike in hospitalisations
1 year, 5 months ago

Covid Australia: Fears grow that a new coronavirus strain is causing huge spike in hospitalisations

Daily Mail  

A new Covid subvariant could be causing a spike in hospitalisations and authorities are pleading with vulnerable and elderly patients to get booster shots to stave off the threat. Chief health officer Dr John Gerrard said the surge in cases was largely due to low booster rates in older Queenslanders and the possible emergence of a new Covid variant called …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 5 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, 5 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 …

COVID outbreaks hit workplaces, schools across California as summer illnesses worsen
1 year, 6 months ago

COVID outbreaks hit workplaces, schools across California as summer illnesses worsen

LA Times  

The summer COVID bump is worsening in California, with infections spreading at schools and workplaces, and hospitalizations ticking up. Among the work sites in L.A. County where there are active COVID-19 outbreak investigations are the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, CBS Studio Center Stage 18, the L.A. City Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Street Services, the Westchester-Loyola Village Branch …

Covid-19: India reports 9000 fresh cases, 27 deaths in a day
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid-19: India reports 9000 fresh cases, 27 deaths in a day

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India reported 9,111 fresh coronavirus infections and 27 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to an update by the health ministry on Monday. Active cases comprise 0.13% of total infections, and the recovery rate stands at 98.68%, according to the ministry. The trajectory of covid cases has been rising across the country, with Karnataka reporting 2,076 active …

Spike in deaths in Australia from COVID illnesses, not vaccine
2 years ago

Spike in deaths in Australia from COVID illnesses, not vaccine

Associated Press  

CLAIM: Australia is seeing its sharpest rise in deaths in 80 years because of the coronavirus vaccine. Clearly that’s not the pattern in Australia.” Jason Donohoe, a spokesperson for the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care, concurred, adding that the agency’s ongoing review of the vaccine has so far found that the inoculation led to death only in “extremely …

4 Australian tourists test Covid positive in Rajasthan, India sees 618 fresh infections, 5 deaths
2 years ago

4 Australian tourists test Covid positive in Rajasthan, India sees 618 fresh infections, 5 deaths

India Today  

India reported 618 fresh Covid-19 cases and five deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the data shared by the Union health ministry. Meanwhile, four Australian tourists were kept under observation at Rajasthan University of Health Sciences hospital in Jaipur as a precautionary measure after they tested Covid positive. Data shared by the health ministry show there are 15 …

550 Americans are dying with Covid each day - but that's still three TIMES lower than last January
2 years, 2 months ago

550 Americans are dying with Covid each day - but that's still three TIMES lower than last January

Daily Mail  

More than 550 Americans are dying from Covid across the US as the virus makes a minor comeback after months of plateauing rates. Latest official data shows there were 558 fatalities every day in the week ending January 11 — up 44 percent in a week. Like cases figures, these are also trending downwards dropping by about 12 percent in …

Christmas Covid infections spiked to highest level since summer
2 years, 2 months ago

Christmas Covid infections spiked to highest level since summer

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Just shy of 6,000 people entered English hospitals with coronavirus in the week to 2 …

Covid vaccines have averted THREE MILLION deaths in America
2 years, 3 months ago

Covid vaccines have averted THREE MILLION deaths in America

Daily Mail  

Two years ago tomorrow the first person in the US got the shot outside a trial The report likely underestimates the full impact of vaccines, the researchers said More than 120 million Covid infections were prevented by the shots, it found Covid vaccines have averted more than three million deaths in the US during the pandemic, a report has found. …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
2 years, 4 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, November 18, 2022. A new COVID-19 vaccine will be available to Australian adults as a third and fourth booster from New South Wales has entered its fourth COVID-19 wave after a sharp spike in new cases, Chief …

COVID-19 cases start to rise again in South Australia, in line with new wave predictions
2 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19 cases start to rise again in South Australia, in line with new wave predictions

ABC  

The number of new COVID-19 cases in South Australia has jumped by more than 1,000 over the past week, as experts warn another wave of infection is starting across the country. Key points: The number of COVID-19 cases in South Australia has risen to 3,797 over the past week This rise is in line with predictions of a new wave …

Covid Update: 2,401 Fresh Coronavirus Cases, 21 Fatalities Reported In 24 Hours
2 years, 5 months ago

Covid Update: 2,401 Fresh Coronavirus Cases, 21 Fatalities Reported In 24 Hours

ABP News  

New Delhi: With 2,401 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally has climbed to 4,46,28,828, while the number of active cases of the infection has gone up to 26,625, the Union health ministry said on Sunday. The active cases account for 0.06 per cent of the total caseload, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has gone up to 98.76 per cent, the …

COVID-19 updates: Mandatory isolation comes to an end as Australia enters new phase of pandemic — as it happened
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 updates: Mandatory isolation comes to an end as Australia enters new phase of pandemic — as it happened

ABC  

*Sigh* — It looks like I'll be wearing an N95 for the foreseeable future. I haven't had covid yet and don't appreciate that people will be forced to work when sick as they won't receive paid leave- for their sake and for mine! Matthew Pickett — Absolutely crazy - look at what is happening in Europe and the USA now …

Australia's COVID-19 winter wave has eased. Here's how households are managing as spring arrives
2 years, 6 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 …

Maharashtra reports 1,183 Covid cases, 1 death; active tally at 11,725
2 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra reports 1,183 Covid cases, 1 death; active tally at 11,725

India TV News  

Maharashtra cases: Maharashtra reported 1,183 Covid cases, a slight jump from 649 cases on Sunday. With these additions, the overall tally of COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra jumped to 80,85,566, while the death toll increased to 1,48,196, said the department in a bulletin. As per the bulletin, of the total new cases, the highest - 908 - were registered in the …

India records 19,673 Covid cases, 39 fatalities in a day
2 years, 7 months ago

India records 19,673 Covid cases, 39 fatalities in a day

The Hindu  

India's COVID-19 case rally rose by 19,673 in a day to reach 4,40,19,811 while active cases reached 1,43,676, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. Active caseload increased by 292 in a day and comprise 0.33% of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was 98.48%, the Ministry said. India's COVID-19 case tally had crossed …

Queensland COVID-19 cases and deaths remain high, but hospital caseload falls
2 years, 7 months ago

Queensland COVID-19 cases and deaths remain high, but hospital caseload falls

ABC  

Queensland has recorded another 8,209 new COVID-19 cases in the latest reporting period and 19 virus-related deaths, but there's been a fall in the number of people in hospital. Key points: One person in their 50s, four in their 70s, six in their 80s, seven in their 90s and one person over 100 died in the past 24 hours The …

Australia's Covid-19 hospitalizations hit record high | Top global Covid updates
2 years, 7 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 …

More than 1,000 active COVID-19 outbreaks in Australia's aged care sector, with Queensland second highest, taking toll on staff and residents
2 years, 8 months ago

More than 1,000 active COVID-19 outbreaks in Australia's aged care sector, with Queensland second highest, taking toll on staff and residents

ABC  

Aged care providers are "very concerned" rising COVID-19 outbreaks in the sector could be similar or worse than outbreaks seen earlier in the pandemic. Key points: Aged care providers are calling for more support as cases surge Unions say the workforce is "exhausted" and knows more work is to come The sector has asked the government to extend the availability …

Western Australia's fourth COVID-19 shot rate lagging behind the rest of nation
2 years, 8 months ago

Western Australia's fourth COVID-19 shot rate lagging behind the rest of nation

ABC  

Western Australia is lagging behind the rest of the nation when it comes to the fourth COVID-19 shot and children's vaccination levels in the state are also moving slowly. Key points: Only one in five eligible West Australians has had four shots Only one in five eligible West Australians has had four shots Less than half of 5 to 11-year-olds …

New SA COVID-19 modelling predicts more cases and hospitalisations, school mask push
2 years, 8 months ago

New SA COVID-19 modelling predicts more cases and hospitalisations, school mask push

ABC  

New COVID-19 modelling predicts more than 400 South Australian adults may need hospitalisation for the virus in the next week as new daily cases peak at 7,000. Key points: Three people with COVID-19 have died in South Australia New modelling shows a higher peak in hospitalisations and cases Schoolchildren will be encouraged to wear masks The number of people currently …

Australia sees record COVID-19 cases, hospital admissions due to Omicron variants, influenza as nation's hospitals struggle
2 years, 8 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 …

COVID-19 cases in Queensland hospitals likely to pass 1,000, CHO says, as isolation rules change
2 years, 8 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 …

Alarming! Maharashtra sees 104% spike in COVID-19 cases
2 years, 8 months ago

Alarming! Maharashtra sees 104% spike in COVID-19 cases

Live Mint  

Maharashtra recorded 3,098 new COVID-19 cases on July 5, up from 1,515 the day before, and six fatalities, bringing the total to 79,89,909 cases and the death toll to 1,47,949, respectively. According to data from the state's health department, the recovery rate was 97.89%, the death rate was 1.85%, and the positive rate, or cases found per 100 tests, was …

Victoria records grim pandemic milestone with COVID deaths surpassing 4,000
2 years, 8 months ago

Victoria records grim pandemic milestone with COVID deaths surpassing 4,000

ABC  

Victoria has reached another grim milestone, recording more than 4,000 COVID deaths since the pandemic began. Key points: Victoria further relaxed its COVID restrictions at the end of June Australia hit 10,000 COVID deaths over the weekend An epidemiologist says deaths can be prevented by encouraging mask wearing and vaccination Victoria recorded 16 new deaths and 8,740 new cases of …

Calls for fourth vaccination, as COVID-19 predicted to be 'one of the biggest killers of Australians this year'
2 years, 8 months ago

Calls for fourth vaccination, as COVID-19 predicted to be 'one of the biggest killers of Australians this year'

ABC  

As Australia passes 10,000 deaths from COVID-19, there are renewed calls for a fourth vaccination to be available to more people. Key points: More than 10,000 Australians have so far died of COVID-19, 80 per cent of them this year Epidemiologists and immunologists are calling for a fourth vaccination to be available to more Australians Leaders are being urged to …

Maharashtra reports 1,515 Covid cases today, 50% less than yesterday; Mumbai cases fall 43%
2 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra reports 1,515 Covid cases today, 50% less than yesterday; Mumbai cases fall 43%

India TV News  

Highlights Maharashtra reported a dip of 50% in Covid cases on Monday as state reported 1,515 cases On Sunday, Maharashtra reported 2,962 cases Mumbai reported 431 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, a drop of 43% from day before Maharashtra reported a dip of 50 per cent in fresh Covid cases on Monday as the state reported 1,515 new …

Maharashtra's Covid tally shoots up to 6,493 today; 42% from Mumbai alone
2 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra's Covid tally shoots up to 6,493 today; 42% from Mumbai alone

India TV News  

Maharashtra's Covid tally shoots up to 6,493 today; 42% from Mumbai alone All the deaths that were reported during the day were from Mumbai. Highlights Maharashtra reported a whopping 6,493 fresh cases of Covid-19 cases and five deaths Total tally of coronavirus infections went up to 79,62,666 and the death toll to 1,47,905 Mumbai reported 2,771 cases and five deaths, …

Australia's COVID-19 and flu cases are on the rise — this is what's driving them
2 years, 9 months ago

Australia's COVID-19 and flu cases are on the rise — this is what's driving them

ABC  

The message is clear: The pandemic isn't over, and Australians should brace themself for a winter of rising COVID-19 infections, and other lurgies too. Key points: There have been more than 144,000 influenza cases recorded in Australia this year COVID-19 variants are back on the rise Experts say Australia's natural flu immunity is lower than usual this winter Experts are …

Mumbai reports biggest Covid-19 jump since 31 January, active tally at 4,294
2 years, 9 months ago

Mumbai reports biggest Covid-19 jump since 31 January, active tally at 4,294

Live Mint  

As many as 889 more people – highest across Maharashtra – tested positive for Covid-19 across Mumbai in the last 24 hours, said the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Saturday. Navi Mumbai municipal corporation reported 104 new cases while Thane and Pune city added 91 and 68 cases, respectively. Mumbai currently has 4,294 active Covid-19 cases after 329 patients recuperated in …

Maharashtra reports 1,357 fresh Covid cases, one death today | Details
2 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra reports 1,357 fresh Covid cases, one death today | Details

India TV News  

Maharashtra reports 1,357 fresh Covid cases, one death today | Details The caseload in the state increased to 78,91,703 while the death toll reached 1,47,865. Maharashtra Covid Cases: Saturday became the third consecutive day when Maharashtra reported more than 1,000 cases. The state health department on Saturday reported 1,357 new coronavirus infections and one pandemic-related death. Maharashtra's coronavirus figures: New …

Call for SA children to get vaccinated for flu as well as COVID-19 as primary school vaccination hubs open
2 years, 9 months ago

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

ABC  

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

SA Health reports 14 new COVID-linked deaths, including a man in his 30s
2 years, 10 months ago

SA Health reports 14 new COVID-linked deaths, including a man in his 30s

ABC  

A man in his 30s is among 14 new deaths of COVID-positive people reported by South Australian health authorities. Key points: SA Health has reported 14 new deaths of people with COVID-19 They occurred over the past two months Cases are up compared with the past few days The deaths occurred between March and May but were only reported by …

How many Australians have died from COVID-19? How many have had COVID?
2 years, 10 months ago

How many Australians have died from COVID-19? How many have had COVID?

ABC  

COVID-19 infections in Australia hit worldwide highs last week, with infection rates per capita among the highest around the globe. Australia's death toll by state Deaths Victoria 3,193 New South Wales 3,022 Queensland 961 South Australia 415 Western Australia 210 Tasmania 69 ACT 60 Northern Territory 46 Australia 7,976 *Data as of May 20, 2022. Some 15 million people died …

COVID-19 density and capacity restrictions in Tasmania to be scrapped from Friday
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19 density and capacity restrictions in Tasmania to be scrapped from Friday

ABC  

Tasmania will do away with density and capacity limits from all settings come midnight this Friday. Key points: Premier Jeremy Rockliff said there would be "no limitations on the number of people that can attend" events The Premier said mask requirements in some settings would remain, but "we'll have more to say in the coming weeks" According to Public Health, …

WA records 16,253 new COVID-19 cases as staff shortages impact Federal Election 2022
2 years, 10 months ago

WA records 16,253 new COVID-19 cases as staff shortages impact Federal Election 2022

ABC  

COVID-related labour shortages are set to impact Saturday's federal election, as Western Australia records another 16,253 infections — the third-highest daily figure since the pandemic began. Key points: The AEC has warned not all planned polling places will be operational The AEC has warned not all planned polling places will be operational Organisations and local residents are being asked to …

WA records 14 deaths as COVID continues to ravage state, with 325 in hospital
2 years, 10 months ago

WA records 14 deaths as COVID continues to ravage state, with 325 in hospital

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded 14 deaths in the last 24 hours, the highest daily figure of fatalities the state has reported over the course of the pandemic. Key points: There are 325 people in hospital with COVID in WA and 15,764 new cases There are 325 people in hospital with COVID in WA and 15,764 new cases Third dose vaccinations …

Two COVID-19 deaths in South Australia as state government launches primary school vaccination hubs
2 years, 10 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, 10 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 …

Western Australia records more than 15,000 COVID-19 cases for the third day running
2 years, 10 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 …

Long COVID clinics established to manage chronic symptoms weeks after infection
2 years, 10 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" …

Number of new WA COVID-19 cases falls back below 10,000 but hospital infections still rising
2 years, 10 months ago

Number of new WA COVID-19 cases falls back below 10,000 but hospital infections still rising

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded a new peak in the number of people with COVID-19 in hospital, although the total amount of new cases has dipped slightly after yesterday's record high. Key points: The number of new cases is down after breaking the 10,000 barrier The number of new cases is down after breaking the 10,000 barrier There are 282 people …

South Australia records 3,591 COVID-19 cases as death toll jumps by a dozen
2 years, 10 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 …

Queensland authorities warn about 'life-threatening' risk of catching both COVID-19 and the flu
2 years, 10 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 …

What are the odds of catching COVID-19 twice? Here's what we know about reinfection
2 years, 10 months ago

What are the odds of catching COVID-19 twice? Here's what we know about reinfection

ABC  

In January, a 31-year-old woman in Spain tested positive for COVID-19 after developing a cough, fever, and feeling generally unwell. Key points: COVID-19 reinfections have increased significantly in many parts of the world since the arrival of Omicron New subvariants, coupled with waning immunity, could mean more Australians get COVID a second time in coming months Risk factors include time …

South Australia records three COVID-linked deaths as number of hospital cases jumps back up
2 years, 10 months ago

South Australia records three COVID-linked deaths as number of hospital cases jumps back up

ABC  

South Australia has recorded another three COVID-linked deaths and 3,143 new infections. Key points: Two women in their 70s and a woman in her 80s have died School resumed today after holidays, with mandatory mask-wearing in place for another four weeks There are 24,803 known active cases in South Australia, including several Liberal MPs The number of cases in hospital …

Are we at a point where Australians tolerate people dying from COVID-19?
2 years, 10 months ago

Are we at a point where Australians tolerate people dying from COVID-19?

ABC  

We seem to be at the point in this pandemic where people die every day from COVID-19 … and we're OK with that. "We seem to have closed our eyes to the suffering and the deaths that are still occurring due to Omicron, so I think it's bordering on irresponsible," Professor Toole said. You don't see social media lit up …

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