ACT records 35 new COVID-19 cases, another death at the Calvary Haydon aged care facility
3 years, 2 months ago

ACT records 35 new COVID-19 cases, another death at the Calvary Haydon aged care facility

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 35 new COVID-19 cases, as the territory emerges from a nine-week lockdown. Key points: The ACT has recorded 35 new COVID-19 cases and another death — a woman in her 70s The ACT has recorded 35 new COVID-19 cases and another death — a woman in her 70s More than 99 per cent of the eligible population in the ACT has received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine More than 99 per cent of the eligible population in the ACT has received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine NSW changed border restrictions for the ACT overnight, with travel to border bubble areas permitted There has also been another death in the Calvary Haydon aged care facility — a woman in her 70s, who is the seventh person to die in that cluster. This morning, NSW Cross Border Commissioner James McTavish reminded Canberrans that under the ACT Health standing exemption, people should only be travelling into the region for one of the 12 essential purposes. "If you're an ACT resident, the reasons that you can go over the border include visiting another household, school, work, etcetera etcetera," he said "But an explicit reason is not going to the pub. "As to when Canberrans can travel to Sydney — not before the first of November is the answer on that question, as it relates to regional NSW beyond the 27 postcodes that are currently within the Canberran region standing exemption," Mr Barr said.

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

Australia's Covid-19 hospitalizations hit record high | Top global Covid updates
2 years, 4 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 …

COVID-19 vaccination requirements to be scrapped for international arrivals into Australia
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 vaccination requirements to be scrapped for international arrivals into Australia

ABC  

Foreign travellers arriving in Australia will no longer need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 from Wednesday morning. Key points: Health Minister Mark Butler says the decision is being made on medical advice In May, just over 1,000 applications from unvaccinated travellers were received, with 158 approved Incoming arrivals will still need to comply with other restrictions, including wearing masks on …

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections
2 years, 5 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 …

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 …

South Australia records 3,591 COVID-19 cases as death toll jumps by a dozen
2 years, 7 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 …

Victoria could be hitting the peak of its latest COVID-19 wave. So what comes next?
2 years, 8 months ago

Victoria could be hitting the peak of its latest COVID-19 wave. So what comes next?

ABC  

Over the past few days, a barely perceptible trend has emerged in Victoria's daily tally of COVID-19 infections. "Hopefully we only ever replace one case with less than one now and we'll keep that reproductive number below one and see the numbers come down," Professor Bennett says. Professor Blakely says that's because while vaccines stop people getting seriously ill, "they …

Australia fully reopens borders shut by Covid pandemic, welcomes back tourists
2 years, 10 months ago

Australia fully reopens borders shut by Covid pandemic, welcomes back tourists

India Today  

Australia on Monday fully reopened its international borders to travellers vaccinated against the coronavirus after nearly two years of being shut in the pandemic as tourists returned and hundreds of people were reunited with family and friends. "It is a party out here, music playing, smiles on people's faces, they will be dancing soon, I'm sure," Tourism Minister Dan Tehan …

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 …

WA sets new record for COVID-19 cases as state prepares to open its doors
2 years, 10 months ago

WA sets new record for COVID-19 cases as state prepares to open its doors

ABC  

Western Australia has again broken its daily record for COVID-19 cases, with 257 new local infections, as the state recorded what are believed to be its first cases in a remote Aboriginal community in the current outbreak. Key points: There are now at least 877 active infections in Western Australia There are now at least 877 active infections in Western …

Can Consider Removing Covid-19 Curbs As Cases See Decline, Centre’s Message to States
2 years, 10 months ago

Can Consider Removing Covid-19 Curbs As Cases See Decline, Centre’s Message to States

News 18  

The Union health ministry, in a letter, has asked all states and union territories to review, amend or remove additional Covid-19 restrictions after considering the trend of new cases and positivity rate. Health secretary Rajesh Bhushan told all chief secretaries and administrators to make the changes, as there was a sustained downward trend in the trajectory of coronavirus cases in …

Queensland records 11 COVID deaths, 19,932 new cases and date for quarantine-free international travel set
2 years, 11 months ago

Queensland records 11 COVID deaths, 19,932 new cases and date for quarantine-free international travel set

ABC  

Quarantine-free international travel into Queensland will be possible from this weekend for the first time since the spread of COVID-19 prompted the closure of Australia's border almost two years ago. 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 …

Queensland records six COVID-19 deaths, almost 15,000 new cases as border changes announced
2 years, 11 months ago

Queensland records six COVID-19 deaths, almost 15,000 new cases as border changes announced

ABC  

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced border restrictions on interstate travellers will be removed earlier than planned, on the same day the state recorded its largest number of COVID-19 deaths. Key points: It is the largest number of COVID deaths recorded on a single day in Queensland From 1:00am on Saturday border passes and negative tests will no longer be …

NSW records 30,062 COVID cases and 16 deaths, isolation exemptions for critical workers introduced
2 years, 11 months ago

NSW records 30,062 COVID cases and 16 deaths, isolation exemptions for critical workers introduced

ABC  

NSW has recorded its highest number of COVID deaths in a single day since the pandemic began. Key points: Workers who are critical to the supply of essential goods now no longer have to isolate if they are a close contact with no symptoms The change to the isolation requirements comes after mass shortages of many products in supermarkets due …

Victoria records 8,577 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths as hospitalisations rise
2 years, 11 months ago

Victoria records 8,577 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths as hospitalisations rise

ABC  

Victorians are being urged to book in their booster and child vaccinations as soon as possible, in a bid to suppress a wave of hospitalisations as Omicron infections surge to record levels. Key points: Around one in five COVID-19 PCR tests are now returning positive results There are 38,118 active cases of the virus and 718 people have died during …

Victoria records 1,608 new COVID cases and two deaths
2 years, 11 months ago

Victoria records 1,608 new COVID cases and two deaths

ABC  

Victoria has recorded 1,608 new local COVID-19 cases and two deaths. Booster deliveries to pharmacies and GPs increased Pharmacies and GPs across the country providing COVID-19 vaccine booster shots will receive about 120 additional doses each as the federal government works to meet increased demand. COVID boosters brought forward Photo shows Needles containing the COVID vaccine sit in shallow blue …

Former chief health officer warns Queensland is at a turning point ahead of a 'huge spike' in COVID-19 cases
3 years ago

Former chief health officer warns Queensland is at a turning point ahead of a 'huge spike' in COVID-19 cases

ABC  

With the days of 'COVID-zero' over, Queensland is at a critical point in its pandemic response and the focus needs to shift from case numbers to hospitalisations, experts say. A key 'point of transition' Queensland University of Technology professor of public health and disaster management Gerry FitzGerald, who served as Queensland's chief health officer for three years, said the state …

Sydney and Melbourne relaxing isolation rules for fully vaccinated international travelers
3 years ago

Sydney and Melbourne relaxing isolation rules for fully vaccinated international travelers

CNN  

CNN — Fully vaccinated international travelers arriving in Sydney and Melbourne will no longer have to quarantine for 72 hours starting Tuesday, December 21, Australian government officials announced Thursday. In a joint statement, the premiers of New South Wales and Victoria said international travelers who are fully vaccinated will instead be required to show proof of a negative result from …

Covid Record Surge, Travel Bans, Curbs. Déjà vu? It’s All Happening Again as Global Hotspots Emerge
3 years ago

Covid Record Surge, Travel Bans, Curbs. Déjà vu? It’s All Happening Again as Global Hotspots Emerge

News 18  

After a dip in Covid-19 cases across countries, numbers have started to rise again as UK, Australia, parts of the US reported a record virus surge. United Kingdom New cases of COVID-19 in Britain hit a record high for the second day running on Thursday, as England’s Chief Medical Officer warned daily hospital admissions could also hit new peaks due …

NSW COVID-19 restrictions are changing for vaccinated and unvaccinated people today — this is what you need to know
3 years ago

NSW COVID-19 restrictions are changing for vaccinated and unvaccinated people today — this is what you need to know

ABC  

More COVID-19 restrictions in NSW are being eased today, and, for the first time since June, unvaccinated people are being given significant freedoms too. In some other high-risk settings, like superspreader transmission events, NSW Health may specifically order some people who are not household contacts of confirmed cases to isolate for seven days. Across NSW, 94.8 per cent of people …

South Australia records two new cases of COVID-19, state reaches 80 per cent double vaccination
3 years ago

South Australia records two new cases of COVID-19, state reaches 80 per cent double vaccination

ABC  

South Australia has recorded another two new cases of COVID-19 — a man and a woman in their 20s who both acquired their infection interstate. Key points: The Premier says South Australia has reached 80 per cent double vaccination for people aged 16 and over The state has also recorded two new cases of COVID-19 Both were acquired interstate Seven …

COVID-19 restrictions to ease across Victoria as state nears 90pc vaccination milestone
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 restrictions to ease across Victoria as state nears 90pc vaccination milestone

ABC  

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a wide-ranging easing of COVID-19 restrictions across Victoria with the state due to reach a major vaccination milestone this weekend. Key points: Rules that are changing include a lifting of density limits at hospitality venues and restrictions on home visits Victoria is set to hit the 90 per cent double vaccination milestone for those …

COVID-19 vaccination drive at Multicultural Festival as SA authorities aim for 80 per cent target
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 vaccination drive at Multicultural Festival as SA authorities aim for 80 per cent target

ABC  

South Australian health authorities have made another plea for communities with low vaccination rates to get immunised against COVID-19, nine days before the state significantly relaxes its border restrictions. Key points: Almost 74 per cent of South Australians aged 16 and over are now double-vaccinated Authorities are continuing to push to boost that number ahead of border restrictions easing on …

Queensland to impose COVID-19 restrictions on unvaccinated people from December, no new local cases
3 years, 1 month ago

Queensland to impose COVID-19 restrictions on unvaccinated people from December, no new local cases

ABC  

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has revealed the limits that will be put on Queenslanders who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-next month. Key points: The easing of restrictions will only apply for those who are fully vaccinated Hospitals, aged care facilities and prisons will also require both doses Acting Chief Health Officer warned the freedoms and reopened borders would …

Covid-19 travel: Sydney to further ease curbs on Monday as vaccinations pick up
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 travel: Sydney to further ease curbs on Monday as vaccinations pick up

Hindustan Times  

Australia's largest city of Sydney will further ease social distancing curbs on Monday, a month after emerging from a coronavirus lockdown that lasted nearly 100 days, as close to 90% of people have got both doses of vaccine, officials said. Patrons dine-in at a bar by the harbour in the wake of coronavirus disease regulations easing, following an extended lockdown …

Missed out on a COVID-19 vaccine this weekend in Queensland? It's not too late
3 years, 1 month ago

Missed out on a COVID-19 vaccine this weekend in Queensland? It's not too late

ABC  

As the days tick over towards December 17, a key vaccination milestone for family and friends entering the state in time for Christmas, pressure is mounting to get Queenslanders fully vaccinated. Key points: Surf clubs, theme parks and high schools have been hosting pop-up vaccine clinics It is not too late for the unvaccinated to get the jab and there …

Australia Set for Partial Reopening of International Border for Vaccinated Citizens
3 years, 1 month ago

Australia Set for Partial Reopening of International Border for Vaccinated Citizens

News 18  

Quarantine-free travel from New Zealand to Australia will resume from Monday, Australia’s tourism minister said on Sunday, as the country readies itself for a partial reopening of its international borders for the first time since March 2020. Vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents living in New South Wales, Victoria and the capital Canberra will be free to fly internationally from …

Australia's Covid-19 vaccination drive reaches Antarctica's frozen shores
3 years, 1 month ago

Australia's Covid-19 vaccination drive reaches Antarctica's frozen shores

India Today  

Covid-19 vaccines have arrived at Australia's Casey research station in Antarctica, authorities said on Friday, allowing expeditioners to be inoculated before they journey back home to a country reopening to the world. Pfizer Inc vaccines for 27 staff at Australia's Casey Station in Antarctica had arrived, Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley said on Friday. Australia has managed to keep its …

ACT announces further changes to COVID-19 restrictions, including eased quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated Canberrans
3 years, 1 month ago

ACT announces further changes to COVID-19 restrictions, including eased quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated Canberrans

ABC  

The ACT government has announced additional changes to the territory's current COVID-19 restrictions, which will come into effect in the coming days. "Travel restrictions will instead be managed by identifying high-risk geographical areas in other states and territories," Mr Barr said. "Exemption applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis and certain conditions, testing, quarantine or stay-at-home requirements may be …

ACT records nine new COVID-19 cases as more students return to campus
3 years, 1 month ago

ACT records nine new COVID-19 cases as more students return to campus

ABC  

The ACT has recorded nine new cases of COVID-19, with 88 per cent of Canberrans aged 12 and over now fully vaccinated. Key points: After months of remote learning, thousands of school students have returned to campus in Canberra today After months of remote learning, thousands of school students have returned to campus in Canberra today ACT Education Minister Yvette …

ACT records nine new cases of COVID-19 as the territory becomes Australia's most vaccinated jurisdiction
3 years, 2 months ago

ACT records nine new cases of COVID-19 as the territory becomes Australia's most vaccinated jurisdiction

ABC  

The ACT has recorded nine new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, as the territory became Australia's most vaccinated jurisdiction. Key points: Another nine COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the ACT Another nine COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the ACT More than 70 per cent of the total Canberra population is now fully vaccinated More than 70 per cent of …

ACT records 13 new COVID-19 cases as international students given the green light to return to university next year
3 years, 2 months ago

ACT records 13 new COVID-19 cases as international students given the green light to return to university next year

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 13 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases. Key points: The ACT has recorded 13 new cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night The ACT has recorded 13 new cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night Vaccinated international students can return to study in the ACT for the beginning of …

Victoria set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated international travellers
3 years, 2 months ago

Victoria set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated international travellers

ABC  

Victoria is set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for international arrivals from next month, bringing it into line with New South Wales. It's understood arriving travellers would need to be fully immunised and test negative for coronavirus. At this stage, it's believed the quarantine changes will be officially announced at Friday's COVID-19 media conference. Melbourne opening up after 263 days …

Experts warn NSW residents it won't be possible to maintain drop COVID case numbers
3 years, 2 months ago

Experts warn NSW residents it won't be possible to maintain drop COVID case numbers

ABC  

COVID-positive case numbers have taken a tumble in New South Wales, but experts say maintaining the fall is "not possible". Key points: NSW has seen its lowest daily COVID-19 transmission since August 8 Denmark saw a similar dip after the 70 per cent vaccination target Epidemiologists expect the case rate to grow in the coming fortnight Epidemiologist Catherine Bennett, from …

WA will not ease COVID-19 hard border with NSW and Victoria prior to Christmas
3 years, 2 months ago

WA will not ease COVID-19 hard border with NSW and Victoria prior to Christmas

ABC  

The WA Premier has again ruled out opening the border to higher risk states in time for Christmas, while announcing travellers from Queensland will no longer need to quarantine from this Friday. Key points: WA will not open to NSW and Victoria in time for Christmas But Queensland will be reclassified as very low risk from Friday It means travellers …

Queensland records zero new COVID-19 cases, vaccination timeline set amid regional jabs push
3 years, 2 months ago

Queensland records zero new COVID-19 cases, vaccination timeline set amid regional jabs push

ABC  

Queensland has recorded no new locally acquired COVID-19 cases as officials urge 400,000 people yet to be vaccinated to act immediately now that border controls on the virus are set to ease. Key points: The Premier says people have 12 days to get vaccinated to be fully protected when borders open to hotspots She says about 400,000 Queenslanders remain unvaccinated …

The ACT has recorded 17 new cases of COVID-19 as 80 per cent vaccination milestone is reached
3 years, 2 months ago

The ACT has recorded 17 new cases of COVID-19 as 80 per cent vaccination milestone is reached

ABC  

The ACT has reached 80 per cent full vaccination coverage of Canberrans aged 12 and over. Key points: Six of today's cases are yet to be linked to a known source Six of today's cases are yet to be linked to a known source ACT charities say they expect an influx of donations as restrictions continue to ease ACT charities …

Victoria records 1,838 COVID cases and seven deaths, state to exit lockdown on Thursday
3 years, 2 months ago

Victoria records 1,838 COVID cases and seven deaths, state to exit lockdown on Thursday

ABC  

The lockdown in Melbourne and parts of regional Victoria will lift from 11:59pm on Thursday when the state is expected to reach its goal of having 70 per cent of those aged 16+ fully vaccinated. Key points: There have been 145 deaths in Victoria during the Delta outbreak The lockdown will lift at 11:59pm this Thursday Soon, more than 90 …

Sydney to end COVID-19 quarantine for international travellers
3 years, 2 months ago

Sydney to end COVID-19 quarantine for international travellers

Live Mint  

Sydney will end its COVID-19 quarantine for fully vaccinated international travellers from Nov. 1, New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet said on Friday, foreshadowing the full return of overseas travel after more than 19 months. The federal government's reopening plans unveiled in July proposed abolishing caps on returning vaccinated Australians and a gradual reopening of international travel with safe countries …

Fully vaccinated international travellers get Sydney green light
3 years, 2 months ago

Fully vaccinated international travellers get Sydney green light

Al Jazeera  

New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet says passengers with proof of vaccination and negative COVID-19 test won’t need to quarantine. Sydney will open up to fully vaccinated international travellers from November 1 without the need for quarantine, the leader of the country’s most populous state said on Friday, bringing forward a full return of overseas travel. We’ve got to open …

Victoria records 2,179 COVID-19 cases and six deaths, NSW border rules to ease as Mildura lockdown extended
3 years, 2 months ago

Victoria records 2,179 COVID-19 cases and six deaths, NSW border rules to ease as Mildura lockdown extended

ABC  

Fully vaccinated travellers entering Victoria from red zones will no longer need to complete a fortnight's quarantine from Wednesday, as the state records 2,179 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths. Key points: Travellers from red zones will need to have a negative test result and take another test upon arrival Travellers from red zones will need to have a negative …

ACT records 51 new cases of COVID-19 as mandatory vaccination for early childhood workers, primary teachers introduced
3 years, 2 months ago

ACT records 51 new cases of COVID-19 as mandatory vaccination for early childhood workers, primary teachers introduced

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 51 new cases of COVID-19, as Canberrans count down the days until the end of lockdown. Vaccination mandated for early childhood workers, primary teachers The ACT government has announced that by November, vaccination will be mandated for staff working across certain early childhood settings and in primary schools. While testing will continue to be important, Chief …

ACT records 28 new COVID-19 cases as plans to expand cross-border travel announced
3 years, 2 months ago

ACT records 28 new COVID-19 cases as plans to expand cross-border travel announced

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 28 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases. Key points: The ACT has recorded 28 new COVID-19 cases, with at least 16 infectious in the community The ACT has recorded 28 new COVID-19 cases, with at least 16 infectious in the community Tuesday's 19 cases in hospital marks a record high for the ACT Tuesday's 19 cases in …

Covid-19 Australia: Sydney, NSW parties in the rain as thousands flock to the pub on Freedom Day
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 Australia: Sydney, NSW parties in the rain as thousands flock to the pub on Freedom Day

Daily Mail  

Covid case numbers have declined once again in NSW to 360 - the fewest in two months - a day after Sydneysiders celebrated their first taste of freedom after 106 days in lockdown. Sydneysiders enjoyed new freedoms on Monday after 106 days in lockdown after the Delta outbreak ravaged parts of New South Wales Businesses reopened on Monday with residents …

Covid: Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath hints at the state's border reopening date
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid: Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath hints at the state's border reopening date

Daily Mail  

The Queensland government has hinted at its plans for re-opening the state's borders as NSW celebrates freedom day after hitting its 70 per cent vaccination target. Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says unvaccinated Queenslanders need to get the jab within 'five to six weeks' to protect themselves from a surge of Delta cases as locked-down parts of Australia begin to reopen. …

Covid-19 NSW: Dominic Perrottet announces HUGE changes to lockdown freedom roadmap
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 NSW: Dominic Perrottet announces HUGE changes to lockdown freedom roadmap

Daily Mail  

All school students will return to the classroom in just two weeks and wearing of masks inside offices will be scrapped under changes to NSW's Covid exit roadmap announced by new premier Dominic Perrotet on Thursday. FROM OCTOBER 11: * Indoor gatherings capped at 10 people * Outdoor gatherings capped at 30 people * Weddings and funerals capped at 100 …

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