New UK coronavirus strain found in Perth hotel quarantine system as three arrivals test positive
4 years ago

New UK coronavirus strain found in Perth hotel quarantine system as three arrivals test positive

ABC  

Three people in Western Australia's hotel quarantine system tested positive for the new COVID-19 variant from the UK, Premier Mark McGowan has revealed. Key points: The infected travellers "probably" arrived from the UK, the Premier says The infected travellers "probably" arrived from the UK, the Premier says He says precautions to prevent the strain from spreading are "very strong" He says precautions to prevent the strain from spreading are "very strong" WA has recorded one new COVID-19 case in hotel quarantine The cases all arrived from London between the 16th and 20th of December 2020, and have recovered and since left hotel quarantine. Unfortunately, what we've found in our hotel quarantine system is three people have the new UK variant … a more rapidly spreading variant of the virus," he said. Hotel precautions 'very strong': Premier Mr McGowan said the three cases were "most probably" travellers who arrived from the UK.

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UK hospitals tell visitors with Covid symptoms to stay away amid summer outbreak of new FLiRT variants
5 months, 4 weeks ago

UK hospitals tell visitors with Covid symptoms to stay away amid summer outbreak of new FLiRT variants

The Independent  

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Australians struck down with Covid warned to 'stay at home' as two new variants spread and hospitalisations surge
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Australians struck down with Covid warned to 'stay at home' as two new variants spread and hospitalisations surge

Daily Mail  

Australians struck down by Covid are being warned to 'stay home' as case numbers surge to their highest levels in over a year. Two new highly contagious variants - JN.1 and HV.1 - have been rapidly spreading during the Christmas period, with Victoria and New South Wales seeing a surge in hospitalisations. Pictured: Covid testing clinic in Sydney in 2021 …

Up to 167,000 people caught Covid in hospital in second wave of pandemic – study
1 year, 2 months ago

Up to 167,000 people caught Covid in hospital in second wave of pandemic – study

The Independent  

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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, …

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, 4 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 symptoms UK: 10 most common symptoms as UK cases rise
1 year, 9 months ago

Covid symptoms UK: 10 most common symptoms as UK cases rise

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. open image in gallery People walk past messages written on The National Covid Memorial Wall, …

Christmas Covid infections spiked to highest level since summer
2 years 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 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 …

Cruise ship with 800 Covid-19 patients arrives in Sydney, Australia
2 years, 1 month ago

Cruise ship with 800 Covid-19 patients arrives in Sydney, Australia

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nearly one in four guests …

China eases COVID quarantine despite rising cases
2 years, 1 month ago

China eases COVID quarantine despite rising cases

Al Jazeera  

Incoming arrivals will only be quarantined for five days under eased measures. The country reported 10,729 new cases, and more than five million people were confined to their homes in the southern manufacturing hub Guangzhou and the western megacity Chongqing. With the bulk of Beijing’s 21 million people undergoing near-daily testing, another 118 new cases were recorded in the sprawling …

Covid cases surge across UK again as one in 35 people in England now has virus
2 years, 2 months ago

Covid cases surge across UK again as one in 35 people in England now has virus

The Independent  

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Covid-19: Chengdu lockdown continues as China advises citizens not to travel during holidays
2 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19: Chengdu lockdown continues as China advises citizens not to travel during holidays

Hindustan Times  

BEIJING: Chengdu, a megacity with over 21 million residents, indefinitely extended the ongoing lockdown on Thursday to contain a spreading Covid-19 outbreak as the national health authorities said the virus situation continues to be “serious and complex” in the country. “The prevention and control situation of Covid-19 is still serious and complex as 29 provinces in the Chinese mainland reported …

Canada brings back random Covid testing for tourists – with risk of 10 days hotel quarantine
2 years, 5 months ago

Canada brings back random Covid testing for tourists – with risk of 10 days hotel quarantine

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The government says: “You can complete your test in-person or pick up a self-swab kit at select test provider locations, …

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 …

Queensland nears record COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths with latest peak likely weeks away
2 years, 5 months ago

Queensland nears record COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths with latest peak likely weeks away

ABC  

With the peak of Queensland's latest COVID wave still weeks away, there are concerns several big events have the potential to become "superspreaders" putting further strain on the state's already stretched health system. Key points: Queensland recorded near-record COVID-19 deaths and hospitalisations today Doctors warn there is a high risk of "super spreader" events Ventilation in schools deemed "absolutely crucial" …

Fewer than 425 Covid-19 patients in hospitals; Infection average drops to 46-week low
2 years, 7 months ago

Fewer than 425 Covid-19 patients in hospitals; Infection average drops to 46-week low

NL Times  

Hospitals in the Netherlands were treating 424 patients with Covid-19 on Tuesday, according to the LCPS. Sewage surveillance showed a 15.7 percent decrease in coronavirus viral load found in sewer water during the second week of May when compared to the start of the month. Similarly, the number of people tested for the infection by the GGD also fell by …

COVID-19 | Shanghai to keep curbs as infections outside quarantine rise again
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 | Shanghai to keep curbs as infections outside quarantine rise again

The Hindu  

Shanghai authorities said on April 21 that tough restrictions would remain in place for now even in districts which managed to cut COVID-19 transmission to zero, as the number of cases outside quarantined areas across the city rose again. The central district of Jingan, home to nearly one million people and some of the city's flashiest malls, on Thursday morning …

COVID-19 case numbers from around the states and territories
2 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19 case numbers from around the states and territories

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of each Australian jurisdiction's latest COVID-19 statistics today — Tuesday, April 5. There are 19,183 new cases, 13,062 of whom were reported via rapid antigen tests and 6,121 via PCR tests. There are 2,427 new cases, up from 1,725 reported yesterday, taking the state's total active cases up to 12,919. There are 9,946 new cases in …

UK hits record COVID-19 levels; nearly 5 million infected
2 years, 9 months ago

UK hits record COVID-19 levels; nearly 5 million infected

The Independent  

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COVID updates: All the coronavirus news from around Australia
2 years, 9 months ago

COVID updates: All the coronavirus news from around Australia

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of what's happening in COVID-19 news across Australia. Tasmania Another person has been admitted to intensive care with COVID-19, bringing the state's total number of cases in ICU to five. Tasmania has recorded 1,167 new cases overall and known active cases in the state have risen to 5,975, but the numbers are still below the January …

WA to introduce tougher COVID-19 restrictions from Thursday as cases in remote communities revealed as false positives
2 years, 10 months ago

WA to introduce tougher COVID-19 restrictions from Thursday as cases in remote communities revealed as false positives

ABC  

WA will introduce stricter COVID-19 restrictions from Thursday, with the peak of infections now expected to arrive earlier than forecast. Key points: There are 11 people in hospital with COVID in WA, but none in ICU There are 11 people in hospital with COVID in WA, but none in ICU Testing numbers were significantly down yesterday Testing numbers were significantly …

Covid-19 infections above pre-Christmas levels – but falling in England
2 years, 10 months ago

Covid-19 infections above pre-Christmas levels – but falling in England

The Independent  

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More than 200 local COVID-19 cases recorded in Western Australia as new restrictions begin
2 years, 10 months ago

More than 200 local COVID-19 cases recorded in Western Australia as new restrictions begin

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded another 213 locally acquired cases of COVID-19 as new health restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the virus kick in. Key points: More COVID-19 cases are expected in WA's remote Mantamaru community More COVID-19 cases are expected in WA's remote Mantamaru community The state has adopted capacity limits and expanded mask-wearing rules The state has …

People with Covid in England won't need to self-isolate
2 years, 10 months ago

People with Covid in England won't need to self-isolate

India Today  

People with Covid-19 won't be legally required to self-isolate in England starting in the coming week, the UK government has announced, as part of a plan for “living with Covid” that is also likely to see testing for coronavirus scaled back. “We’ve reached a stage where we think you can shift the balance away from state mandation, away from banning …

UK: People with COVID in England won’t need to self-isolate
2 years, 10 months ago

UK: People with COVID in England won’t need to self-isolate

Associated Press  

LONDON — People with COVID-19 won’t be legally required to self-isolate in England starting in the coming week, the U.K. government has announced, as part of a plan for “living with COVID” that is also likely to see testing for the coronavirus scaled back. “We’ve reached a stage where we think you can shift the balance away from state mandation, …

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 …

Visiting hours cut at Perth hospitals as COVID detected at Hollywood hospital, Amana Living
2 years, 10 months ago

Visiting hours cut at Perth hospitals as COVID detected at Hollywood hospital, Amana Living

ABC  

Hospital visiting hours have been reduced to just two hours twice a day across all public hospitals in Perth in response to growing COVID-19 cases in WA. Key points: WA hospitals shifted to an 'amber alert' level as Omicron spreads This triggers a number of measures to protect patients and staff It comes as the virus is detected in another …

COVID-19 outbreak grows at Alice Springs prison as almost half of all inmates test positive
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 outbreak grows at Alice Springs prison as almost half of all inmates test positive

ABC  

A Northern Territory Aboriginal legal service is calling for emergency measures to be enacted at the Alice Springs Correctional Centre as the number of prisoners infected with COVID-19 has doubled over the weekend. Key points: COVID-19 cases among prisoners have grown since a health team arrived at the facility on Friday to administer PCR tests It's not known how many …

NT COVID-19 hospital patient numbers hit new record, as infected man dies in Tennant Creek
2 years, 11 months ago

NT COVID-19 hospital patient numbers hit new record, as infected man dies in Tennant Creek

ABC  

A man with COVID-19 has died in Tennant Creek and the number of coronavirus patients in Northern Territory hospitals has reached a new record of 95. Key points: The lockdown in the Tiwi Islands community of Milikapiti has been extended until Sunday afternoon COVID-19 cases for the last reporting period were readjusted to a new record of 778 The Acting …

NT COVID-19 hospitalisations jump to record high as 492 cases are recorded
2 years, 11 months ago

NT COVID-19 hospitalisations jump to record high as 492 cases are recorded

ABC  

The number of people in Territory hospitals with COVID-19 has increased from 72 to 84 overnight, NT Health Minister Natasha Fyles has announced. Key points: Cases are continuing to mount in remote communities across the NT Communities in Central Australia, Arnhem Land and the Tiwis remain under lockdown More than half of NT cases were again recorded with rapid antigen …

NT hospital admissions for COVID-19 rise to 78, as the Territory records 286 new cases
2 years, 11 months ago

NT hospital admissions for COVID-19 rise to 78, as the Territory records 286 new cases

ABC  

There are now 78 people with COVID-19 in hospital in the Northern Territory, up from 61 on Sunday, with four people in intensive care. There were 286 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the Northern Territory in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, NT Health Minister Natasha Fyles said. There were 10 new cases recorded in Yuendumu, but Ms …

NT COVID-19 hospital admissions jump to 62 as five cases are found on Tiwi Islands
2 years, 11 months ago

NT COVID-19 hospital admissions jump to 62 as five cases are found on Tiwi Islands

ABC  

The Northern Territory's COVID-19 hospitalisations have risen to 62, up from 54 on Thursday, with two patients in intensive care at Royal Darwin Hospital. Key points: The number of people with COVID-19 in NT hospitals has risen again, this time to 62 There were 432 new cases of coronavirus recorded in the NT in the last reporting period There are …

Five new local COVID-19 cases recorded in WA as contact tracers probe mystery infection
2 years, 11 months ago

Five new local COVID-19 cases recorded in WA as contact tracers probe mystery infection

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded five new local COVID-19 cases, including one that has yet to be linked to any known cases and was infectious in the community. Key points: The source of infection is unknown for one of the five new cases The source of infection is unknown for one of the five new cases Six new WA exposure sites …

WA records two new local COVID-19 cases, both believed to have been infectious in community
2 years, 11 months ago

WA records two new local COVID-19 cases, both believed to have been infectious in community

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded two new local COVID-19 cases, both of whom are believed to have been infectious while in the community. The new cases come 11 days after WA recorded its first case of the Omicron variant, with three cases of the variant confirmed so far. One of the women is linked to "previously reported cases", according to WA …

Text messages telling people they can leave COVID-19 isolation sent by mistake
2 years, 11 months ago

Text messages telling people they can leave COVID-19 isolation sent by mistake

ABC  

A technical blunder has led to Tasmanians with COVID-19 and close contacts of positive cases being incorrectly told that they can leave isolation. Key points: Text messages telling people they could leave isolation were sent in error on Tuesday A follow-up message told people to disregard the earlier message The Community and Public Sector Union says 16 prison officers have …

One of 2 COVID cases at Hong Kong party was false positive
3 years ago

One of 2 COVID cases at Hong Kong party was false positive

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One of two people who …

South Australia records 3,070 new COVID-19 cases, 123 in hospital
3 years ago

South Australia records 3,070 new COVID-19 cases, 123 in hospital

ABC  

South Australia has recorded 3,070 COVID-19 cases, with 123 people in hospital. Mr Marshall said South Australians would soon no longer need to confirm a positive rapid antigen test with a PCR test, following an agreement by national cabinet yesterday. Mr Marshall said using rapid antigen tests provided by SA Health would allow positive cases to be accurately reflected in …

Covid can spread between rooms in hotel quarantine, research shows
3 years ago

Covid can spread between rooms in hotel quarantine, research shows

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In one case in July, a single traveller in hotel quarantine in Auckland infected three others in a room across …

Baby with COVID-19 dies in South Australia, state records 1,374 new cases
3 years ago

Baby with COVID-19 dies in South Australia, state records 1,374 new cases

ABC  

A COVID-positive child under the age of two has died in South Australia. Key points: A child under the age of two who was COVID-positive has died South Australia has recorded 1,374 new cases of COVID-19 There are still 37 patients in hospital, including four in intensive care Premier Steven Marshall said the case will be referred to the coroner, …

COVID updates: Australians caught up in testing bungles speak out, Qld tourism testing sucking 'energy' out of NSW
3 years ago

COVID updates: Australians caught up in testing bungles speak out, Qld tourism testing sucking 'energy' out of NSW

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of what's happening in COVID news across Australia. Queensland records 1,158 COVID cases, ditches day five testing requirement Interstate arrivals entering Queensland will no longer need to undertake a day five PCR test. ACT records 252 new COVID cases There are 908 active cases of the virus in Canberra, with three of those people in hospital, …

Western Australia records two new local COVID-19 cases as exposure sites list grows
3 years ago

Western Australia records two new local COVID-19 cases as exposure sites list grows

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded two new local COVID-19 cases, both linked to a French backpacker who tested positive to the virus earlier this week. Key points: WA has recorded two new local cases of COVID-19 WA has recorded two new local cases of COVID-19 They are linked to a French backpacker who flew in from Queensland They are linked to …

WA coronavirus update: Five COVID cases emerge in Perth outbreak
3 years ago

WA coronavirus update: Five COVID cases emerge in Perth outbreak

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded five new COVID cases, a day after an unvaccinated French backpacker tested positive to the disease. WA Premier Mark McGowan said one was a close contact of case 1133, who attended an event with the man at the Perth Mess Hall in Northbridge on December 19. Fremantle hostel locked down Mr McGowan said 100 of the …

What we know so far about Perth's emerging COVID-19 outbreak
3 years ago

What we know so far about Perth's emerging COVID-19 outbreak

ABC  

WA has avoided a lockdown and instead brought in public health controls after the emergence of six COVID-19 cases in the past two days. Yesterday Premier Mark McGowan announced masks would be mandatory in all public indoor settings including workplaces, shopping centres, hospitality venues and public transport. "But if we do have an outbreak before February 5, obviously we put …

Two travellers test positive to COVID-19 in Western Australia, amid warnings about outdated modelling
3 years ago

Two travellers test positive to COVID-19 in Western Australia, amid warnings about outdated modelling

ABC  

The Australian Medical Association is warning modelling done around the nation ahead of state borders coming down is outdated, due to the emergence of the Omicron variant of coronavirus. Key points: The two travellers flew in from Brisbane on December 19 The two travellers flew in from Brisbane on December 19 Doctors are warning that Omicron has not been considered …

COVID updates: Thousands of people in isolation in NSW as cases rise and Queensland's mask mandate begins — As it happened
3 years ago

COVID updates: Thousands of people in isolation in NSW as cases rise and Queensland's mask mandate begins — As it happened

ABC  

Residents at a north Queensland aged care home are being tested for COVID-19 after a contractor visiting the facility tested positive. The Mackay Hospital and Health Service confirmed it is testing residents, staff and visitors at the Blue Care Home Field Aged Care facility in Mackay. “The health service has deployed a team of testers to the facility following confirmation …

COVID-19 'spot fires' to spread quickly through Queensland but hospitals will cope, Chief Health Officer John Gerrard says
3 years ago

COVID-19 'spot fires' to spread quickly through Queensland but hospitals will cope, Chief Health Officer John Gerrard says

ABC  

Queensland's new Chief Health Officer John Gerrard is warning COVID-19 will spread rapidly through the community now the borders have opened, but does not expect hospitals to be overwhelmed. Key points: Dr John Gerrard says authorities will become less concerned about individual cases He says they expect most COVID cases to be mild and managed at home It could be …

Some 20 travelers from South Africa still in quarantine hotel
3 years, 1 month ago

Some 20 travelers from South Africa still in quarantine hotel

NL Times  

About 20 people are still staying in the quarantine hotel in Badhoevedorp. This group includes people who tested positive for Covid-19 after arriving at Schiphol from South Africa 10 days ago, as well as their loved ones. "Formalities often still have to be arranged to start the return journey, and a flight has to be booked," explained the GGD Kennemerland. …

COVID-19 | Tourism on the mend in Tamil Nadu
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 | Tourism on the mend in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

F or those who had been stuck inside their homes, working on their laptops, tablets and even mobile phones, the lockdown relaxations announced by the government, which allowed them to resume life as they knew it before the pandemic, was a welcome change. This enhancement of our ecosystem is a big boost to the confidence of our guests, who feel …

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