CORONAVIRUS CASES IN AUSTRALIA
4 years, 10 months ago

CORONAVIRUS CASES IN AUSTRALIA

Daily Mail  

Read articles that feature this panel Australians could be entitled to extra time off work if they're struck down with coronavirus under emergency 'quarantine leave' rules Unions are calling for emergency measures to protect the sick leave and holiday leave of workers forced to stay home for coronavirus. Australian workers are told to STAY HOME if they feel sick as the number of coronavirus cases jumps to 141 across the country Australians warned not to go to work if they are feeling sick Revealed: the jobs under threat now as coronavirus causes Australia to sink into recession for the first time in three decades National Australia Bank, the nation's biggest business lender, has revealed the jobs that are most under threat from coronavirus. Cases in Australia soar to 561 as Scott Morrison announces stringent new measures to contain deadly coronavirus Australia's coronavirus cases have soared to 561 as Scott Morrison announced strict new measures to combat the pandemic. New coronavirus rules all Australians need to follow New coronavirus rules all Australians need to follow Another day, another $100BILLION gone: ASX plunges by 6.4% in another horror day for the stock market as economists say virus will cause a. Australia's share market lost another $107billion after Prime Minister Scott Morrison banned indoor gatherings of 100 or more people. Parents are backing Prime Minister Scott Morrison's decision to keep schools open across Australia despite the coronavirus pandemic, saying.

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Australia on track for worst year of whooping cough since 2016 as cases surge across the country
6 months, 1 week ago

Australia on track for worst year of whooping cough since 2016 as cases surge across the country

ABC  

In short: Australia is heading towards a whooping cough epidemic with cases spiking across the country. Australia is heading towards a whooping cough epidemic, with cases surging past 11,000 over the past six months, compared to 2,447 in all of last year. "The immune system is so busy attacking whooping cough that it also makes you more vulnerable to other …

Experts urge vaccination as RSV and 'whole bunch of viruses' circulate across the country
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Experts urge vaccination as RSV and 'whole bunch of viruses' circulate across the country

ABC  

In short: Recorded cases of RSV have nearly doubled across Australia over the last year, to about 56,063 up to April. Recorded cases of respiratory syncytial virus have nearly doubled on last year across Australia, as a "whole bunch of viruses" continue to circulate throughout the country. Increase could be partially due to more testing University of South Australia epidemiologist …

COVID cases are rising across Australia. Here's what we know about the new variant: FLiRT
7 months, 2 weeks ago

COVID cases are rising across Australia. Here's what we know about the new variant: FLiRT

ABC  

As the weather gets colder, a family of highly transmissible COVID-19 subvariants has been detected in Australia. Here's a look at the other states: ACT: 146 new cases detected for the week ending May 16, along with four deaths 146 new cases detected for the week ending May 16, along with four deaths South Australia: 1,528 cases for the week …

Covid: Four years after first case in UK, how widespread is coronavirus now?
11 months, 1 week ago

Covid: Four years after first case in UK, how widespread is coronavirus now?

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. open image in gallery Experts say it’s important for people to do what they …

COVID cases are now being driven by JN.1, a new variant with an evasive mutation
1 year ago

COVID cases are now being driven by JN.1, a new variant with an evasive mutation

ABC  

Several states have warned of another COVID wave driven by a new variant called JN.1. In the United States, JN.1 is estimated to make up about 62 per cent of current COVID-19 cases, up from roughly 44 per cent just two weeks ago, the country's Centers for Disease Control said. "A couple of recent studies appear to show that JN.1 …

Why thousands of Australians are getting sick right now
1 year, 1 month ago

Why thousands of Australians are getting sick right now

Daily Mail  

Australia's top professors have revealed why Covid cases are suddenly skyrocketing in every state and territory - and how you can help slow the spread of the virus this Christmas. Australia's top professors have revealed why Covid cases are suddenly skyrocketing across every state and territory There were 6,550 reported Covid cases across the country last week, with the Department …

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 …

Covid Australia: Fears grow that a new coronavirus strain is causing huge spike in hospitalisations
1 year, 2 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, 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 …

Fast-spreading new coronavirus strain dubbed ‘variant of interest’
1 year, 5 months ago

Fast-spreading new coronavirus strain dubbed ‘variant of interest’

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. Read our privacy policy The World Health Organisation has classified a fast-spreading coronavirus strain circulating …

Covid spike: India logs 10,158 new corona cases, 30% more than yesterday
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid spike: India logs 10,158 new corona cases, 30% more than yesterday

Live Mint  

India recorded a sharp hike in daily Covid-19 cases at 10,158 compared to the previous day on Thursday. India recorded 7,830 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, marking a sharp jump from Tuesday when 5,675 cases were reported, according to data shared by the Union Health Ministry. The national capital on Wednesday reported 1,149 new coronavirus cases, marking a sharp jump …

Covid Update: Active corona cases in country DECLINE to 2,554, Check latest updates
2 years ago

Covid Update: Active corona cases in country DECLINE to 2,554, Check latest updates

India TV News  

Covid Update: Amid corona surge in countries like China, Hong Kong and more, India witnessed a decline in active covid-19 cases in the country. According to Union health ministry data updated on Thursday, India has recorded 188 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have declined to 2,554, The total tally of Covid cases has been recorded at 4,46,79,319 and …

Covid cases in your area as hospitalisations rise by a third before Christmas
2 years ago

Covid cases in your area as hospitalisations rise by a third before Christmas

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. While admissions to intensive care and high dependency units remained relatively low in most regions …

Coronavirus Update: Big relief from Covid-19 pandemic, less than 2000 new cases in India
2 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus Update: Big relief from Covid-19 pandemic, less than 2000 new cases in India

Firstpost  

In the last 24 hours, 1,968 new cases of coronavirus have been reported, while 15 people died. Earlier on Monday, 3,011 new cases of Covid-19 were registered in the country Coronavirus Update: There is relief for India on the front of the global coronavirus pandemic. Earlier on Monday, 3,011 new cases of Covid-19 were registered in the country while 28 …

Experts anticipate dual Covid AND flu outbreak
2 years, 3 months ago

Experts anticipate dual Covid AND flu outbreak

Daily Mail  

The 'twindemic' is being felt in the south, with Texas reporting a quadrupling of cases in the past month Both Covid and flu could surge this winter causing a dreaded 'twindemic', experts fear — with some southern states already feeling the early stages of an influenza resurgence. The virus is being felt the most across the US south, with Texas, …

Maharashtra logs 1,444 new Covid cases today, 45% higher than yesterday
2 years, 4 months ago

Maharashtra logs 1,444 new Covid cases today, 45% higher than yesterday

India TV News  

Highlights Maharashtra recorded 1,444 new infections of coronavirus on Tuesday and eight deaths The new cases came as a rise of 634 from a day ago, when the state had logged 810 cases Mumbai logged 516 cases and three coronavirus-related deaths in the last 24 hours Maharashtra recorded 1,444 new infections of coronavirus on Tuesday and eight deaths, according to …

India reports 9,436 fresh COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours, active cases reduce to 86,591
2 years, 4 months ago

India reports 9,436 fresh COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours, active cases reduce to 86,591

India TV News  

Highlights The total death toll in the country is now at 5,27,754 A decrease of 720 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours The total active cases of COVID-19 in India have decreased to 86,591 COVID-19 cases in India : India recorded 9,436 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the past …

Maharashtra logs 1,913 coronavirus cases, five deaths in last 24 hours
2 years, 4 months ago

Maharashtra logs 1,913 coronavirus cases, five deaths in last 24 hours

Firstpost  

As per official date, of the total new cases recorded on Wednesday, the highest 1,320 were from the Mumbai administrative circle, followed by Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Kolhapur, Akola, Latur and Aurangabad circles Mumbai: Maharashtra on Wednesday reported 1,913 new COVID-19 cases, an increase of three from a day ago, while five more patients died due to the infection, the health …

COVID cases drop 9% globally last week, deaths stable
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID cases drop 9% globally last week, deaths stable

Associated Press  

LONDON — New coronavirus cases fell 9% globally last week while deaths remained stable, according to the latest weekly assessment of the pandemic released Wednesday by the World Health Organization. The U.N. health agency said there were 6.5 million cases reported last week with more than 14,000 deaths. In the U.K., the Office for National Statistics reported last week that …

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 …

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, 5 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 …

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 …

Maharashtra reports 3,249 new Covid cases today, 10% lower than yesterday; Mumbai contributes 30%
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra reports 3,249 new Covid cases today, 10% lower than yesterday; Mumbai contributes 30%

India TV News  

Highlights Maharashtra recorded 3,249 fresh coronavirus cases, a marginal dip from the day before With these additions, the state's overall COVID-19 tally rose to 79,79,363 Mumbai recorded 978 new coronavirus infections and two pandemic-related deaths Maharashtra recorded 3,249 fresh coronavirus cases, a marginal dip from the day before when the state recorded 3,640 new coronavirus cases on Thursday. The bulletin …

Coronavirus in California is becoming easier to get, much harder to avoid. Here’s why
2 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus in California is becoming easier to get, much harder to avoid. Here’s why

LA Times  

The number of coronavirus cases reported in California is on the brink of crossing 10 million, a milestone that probably undercounts the total significantly yet still carries an increasing sense of inevitability. “It is likely, as COVID-19 variants continue to evolve to be more transmissible and acquire the ability to evade the protection of antibodies against infection, which results in …

Australia's COVID-19 and flu cases are on the rise — this is what's driving them
2 years, 6 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 …

Maharashtra facing new Covid wave! State reports over 5,000 cases; Mumbai's tally skyrockets
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra facing new Covid wave! State reports over 5,000 cases; Mumbai's tally skyrockets

India TV News  

Highlights Maharashtra on Thursday reported 5,218 new cases of Covid-19, a jump of 60% from Wednesday Maharashtra's recovery rate is 97.83 per cent and case fatality rate is 1.86 per cent Mumbai had also recorded a jump of 50% in fresh infections - 2,479 on Thursday, 1,648 Wednesday Maharashtra Covid-19: Maharashtra on Thursday reported 5,218 new cases of Covid-19, a …

Coronavirus infections rise 70% as fears of a new wave grow
2 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus infections rise 70% as fears of a new wave grow

Dutch News  

The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the Netherlands has risen for the third week in a row, and more people have been admitted to a hospital intensive care ward, public health institute RIVM said on Tuesday. Warnings On Monday, the Netherlands’ two biggest employers’ organisations made a public appeal to get people to start keeping to the basic coronavirus …

Coronavirus infections rise 70% as fears of a new wave grow
2 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus infections rise 70% as fears of a new wave grow

Dutch News  

The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the Netherlands has risen for the third week in a row, and more people have been admitted to a hospital intensive care ward, public health institute RIVM said on Tuesday. Warnings On Monday, the Netherlands’ two biggest employers’ organisations made a public appeal to get people to start keeping to the basic coronavirus …

Australia's first Omicron wave might have been larger than we thought. But what about the current caseload?
2 years, 6 months ago

Australia's first Omicron wave might have been larger than we thought. But what about the current caseload?

ABC  

New analysis has estimated Australia's biggest COVID-19 wave might have been larger than first thought. Key points: Researchers looked at antibodies in more than 5,000 blood samples Epidemiologists say the data is not surprising and people should be careful but not alarmed going forward Results from another survey are expected to provide an updated snapshot in the coming weeks When …

More Australians are looking for help with long COVID. But we're not tracking the numbers
2 years, 6 months ago

More Australians are looking for help with long COVID. But we're not tracking the numbers

ABC  

Melbourne teacher Caroline Hewson's household was hit by COVID-19 in January, when Victoria saw a massive spike in Omicron infections. "So I'd be saying, I would have thought currently and in recent months, many tens of thousands of Australians definitely will have had long COVID," he said. "There's been a huge increase in the number of people seeking trusted information …

Child dies with COVID as South Australia grapples with surge in influenza cases
2 years, 6 months ago

Child dies with COVID as South Australia grapples with surge in influenza cases

ABC  

A child under the age of three is one of six COVID-related deaths reported in SA on Thursday, as the state also grapples with a sharp surge in influenza cases. Key points: SA has recorded six deaths in COVID patients, including a child under the age of three Influenza cases in SA may return to pre-pandemic levels Two in five …

Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: India Logs 3,714 New Cases in Last 24 Hrs; Mumbai’s Covid Cases Up by 136% in 1 Week
2 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: India Logs 3,714 New Cases in Last 24 Hrs; Mumbai’s Covid Cases Up by 136% in 1 Week

News 18  

Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: In a steep decline, India recorded 3,714 fresh Covid-19 cases, 2,513 recoveries, and 7 deaths in the last 24 hours. • Chhattisgarh on Monday recorded 15 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally of infections to 11,52,514, while the death toll remained unchanged at 14,034, an official said. The Minister for Medical and Family Welfare said 12 …

California’s new coronavirus wave is disrupting lives, even with less severe illness
2 years, 7 months ago

California’s new coronavirus wave is disrupting lives, even with less severe illness

LA Times  

A new surge of coronavirus cases is taking shape, as California slogs into a third pandemic summer with far fewer hospitalizations and deaths but still significant disruptions. “If we continue on the current trajectory, we could find that cases and hospitalizations end up exerting stress on our healthcare system within just a few weeks,” Los Angeles County Public Health Director …

Australia's influenza cases soar after two quiet years
2 years, 7 months ago

Australia's influenza cases soar after two quiet years

ABC  

Australia's had two years of incredibly low influenza rates thanks to COVID-19 isolation, but this year is not going to be the same. The case rate is already rising, and this week Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk made flu shots free as she warned the state to brace for a difficult winter. Federal health figures show only 598 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases …

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 …

With COVID cases rising, how close is California to new mask rules, restrictions?
2 years, 7 months ago

With COVID cases rising, how close is California to new mask rules, restrictions?

LA Times  

With coronavirus cases continuing to rise in some parts of California, the big question is when some local governments may decide a wave is big enough to intervene with new rules. L.A. County will move into the medium COVID-19 community level category once it begins reporting 200 coronavirus cases a week for every 100,000 residents. A universal mask mandate would …

Still far from normal: Covid-19 cases rising rapidly in 36 countries
2 years, 7 months ago

Still far from normal: Covid-19 cases rising rapidly in 36 countries

India Today  

Even as world leaders debated Covid-19 related issues at a virtual summit on Thursday, May 12, the pandemic has not shown any signs of disappearing from our lives. The latest data shows: New cases are still rising in 89 countries, including the US, weekly trends show. The latest weekly situation report of the WHO said during the week through May …

Maharashtra records 231 new coronavirus cases, 1 death; active tally at 1,434
2 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra records 231 new coronavirus cases, 1 death; active tally at 1,434

India TV News  

Highlights Maharashtra on Thursday recorded 231 fresh coronavirus cases The state's overall COVID-19 tally rose to 78,80,074, while the death toll increased to 1,47,851 Mumbai recorded 139 cases in the last 24 hours Maharashtra on Thursday recorded 231 fresh coronavirus cases, more than half of them from Mumbai, and one more death linked to the infection, the state health department …

WA's COVID caseload remains high as death toll from the virus climbs by six
2 years, 7 months ago

WA's COVID caseload remains high as death toll from the virus climbs by six

ABC  

COVID case numbers in Western Australia have dipped slightly from yesterday's record, however the state's death toll from the virus has risen, with six more deaths reported to WA Health overnight. Key points: WA currently has more than 75,000 active COVID-19 cases The virus is playing havoc with an already strained health system Three of WA's major hospitals declared a …

California again faces rising anxiety about coronavirus spread as summer approaches
2 years, 7 months ago

California again faces rising anxiety about coronavirus spread as summer approaches

LA Times  

California is approaching another summer amid growing anxiety over COVID-19 as outbreaks increase and officials try to determine when this new wave will crest. “Even if you got Omicron during the Omicron surge, you can still get COVID again, unfortunately.” California is reporting about 8,000 daily coronavirus cases in the last week, up 18% over the previous week’s tally of …

Long COVID clinics established to manage chronic symptoms weeks after infection
2 years, 8 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" …

‘Significant uptick’ in California coronavirus outbreaks brings new warnings
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Significant uptick’ in California coronavirus outbreaks brings new warnings

LA Times  

Coronavirus conditions are likely to worsen, with case rates continuing to rise and hospitalizations starting to increase, according to the top health official in the San Francisco Bay Area’s most populous county. “And we’re just beginning to see some early signs yet that this may be translating to an uptick in hospitalizations.” In Santa Clara County, the home of Silicon …

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 …

South Australia records three COVID-linked deaths as number of hospital cases jumps back up
2 years, 8 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, 8 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 …

Three people with COVID-19 die in South Australia as state tops 400,000 cases since start of pandemic
2 years, 8 months ago

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

ABC  

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

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 …

South Australia records 4,856 new COVID-19 cases amid jump in testing
2 years, 8 months ago

South Australia records 4,856 new COVID-19 cases amid jump in testing

ABC  

There have been another three COVID-linked deaths in South Australia, which on Wednesday reported 4,856 new cases of the virus — about 1,400 more than Tuesday. Key points: There are 247 people in hospital with the virus The latest three people to die were women aged in their 50s, 80s and 90s The number of current active cases is 26,486 …

CDC estimates 3 in 4 kids have had coronavirus infections
2 years, 8 months ago

CDC estimates 3 in 4 kids have had coronavirus infections

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with the coronavirus and more than half of all Americans had signs of previous infections, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers estimated in a report Tuesday. CDC officials say they plan to release a study soon that estimates that in recent months there were three infections …

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