New report links Covid vaccines to global mortality spike
The “adverse effects” of Covid-19 vaccines have been linked to an increase in worldwide deaths, according to a new study. Read the report.
COVID-19 Vaccine
Stay across the latest developments on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout across Australia and the world.
Firm linked to Wuhan lab given $92m in taxpayer money
The US government is under fire over millions of dollars to a group backing coronavirus research in China.
New blow for sacked Covid-mandate-defying nurses
Queensland nurses who were sacked for defying the Covid-19 mandate have been dealt a cruel blow by the Health Minister, despite the Supreme Court’s ruling that the mandate was “unlawful”.
Covid’s damaging effects on the brain revealed
A new study has added to the increasingly worrisome picture of how even mild Covid cases have detrimental effects on the brain. See how.
Palmer’s class action move after Supreme Court’s Covid vaccine mandate bombshell
Clive Palmer says he is “happy” to throw his money behind further legal avenues, including a possible class action, following the Supreme Court decision that mandatory vaccination orders against dozens of police and health workers were unlawful.
Covid surge: How to protect yourself
Two new vaccines will soon be available in Australia to help fight new strains of Covid. See who is eligible and what else you can do to prevent infection.
Biggest Covid strains spreading in Australia and overseas
Covid-19 is no longer a global emergency, however variants are mutating and circulating overseas and in Australia. Here’s what you need to know about the top five bugs out there.
Scary impact of Covid on the unvaxxed
As the fifth Covid wave takes a hold around Australia, new research reveals the impact of the virus on the unvaxxed.
Top Chinese scientist: ‘Don’t rule out’ Covid lab leak theory
The man that headed China’s centre for disease control during the height of the pandemic has spoken out about the origins of Covid. Have your say.
Covid testing sites could close within 24 hours
The closure of temporary Covid-19 testing sites across NSW could soon begin, Premier Chris Minns has revealed, declaring “the time has come” to shut the facilities down.
‘This is not over’: New Covid alert
There has been a new warning about the Covid risk faced by Australians, as the federal government responds to a WHO vaccine change.
New Aussie hope to cure cancer with Covid-19
Three years after the pandemic was declared it seems there might be a silver lining to Covid-19, as Aussie scientists are working on a clever way to use the virus to cure cancer.
Push for mandatory Covid testing in schools
All school children would be subjected to random Covid testing – even if they show no symptoms – under a controversial push by Australia’s leading teacher’s union. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Qld scientists discover exciting new Covid treatment
Queensland researchers have discovered a new way to treat both existing strains and future variants of Covid.
Mask call, booster push as pre-Christmas Covid wave arrives
Queensland is behind all other jurisdictions on third jab coverage, as the state comes to terms with the onset of a fourth Covid-19 wave made up of a “soup of variants” and putting authorities on amber alert.
‘Next generation’ Covid jab gets green light
A new booster vaccine by French pharma giant Sanofi has finally been approved as Australia braces for a fourth Covid wave.
Covid for Christmas: Experts’ grim prediction of Qld holiday wave
Experts fear pre-holiday celebrations could become superspreader events with warnings of a new Covid wave in Queensland just in time for Christmas.
New Omicron vaccine: See if you’re eligible
An Omicron-specific vaccine is being rolled out in Australia. But not everyone will be able to get it. See details.
How Aussies can avoid catching Covid
Covid infections are plummeting and restrictions will end next week but the virus hasn’t gone away. Now experts reveal how we can control it to avoid another spike.
Explained: Hated Covid rule and payments axed
The PM has announced Aussies won’t have to face Covid isolation and that means changes to the payments many have been getting to stay at home.
11 things Aussies still want to know about Covid
We may have made it through to the other side of the pandemic but there’s a multitude of questions Australians still want answered about the coronavirus.
When Aussie babies can get their Covid vax
Health Minister Mark Butler has announced children aged under five will soon be able to get their Covid-19 vaccines. See details.
Covid outbreaks in aged care halt vaccine rollout
Almost two out of five aged-care homes in Queensland are behind the national average for Covid-19 fourth dose coverage, new data has revealed,with the federal Aged Care Minister pointing to outbreaks impeding the vaccine rollout.
Former AMA president slams Premier’s Covid-19 response
High-profile former president of the Australian Medical Association Kerryn Phelps has taken to social media to slam the Queensland Premier’s Covid response.
‘No beds for sick’: Doctors’ cry for help as hospital crisis deepens ahead of spike
Doctors say Queensland hospitals are operating at catastrophic levels and fear the system will not cope with a predicted explosion of Covid-19 cases over the next month.
Explained: New Aussie close contact and Covid test rules
A new definition for who is a close contact and what criteria Australians must meet to get a Covid test across the country have been unveiled. See how it affects you.
‘Don’t kiss strangers’: How each state’s NYE rules compare
Don’t go kissing randoms. Wear a mask – even if you are outdoors. And if you are unvaxxed, stay home. See the latest list of NYE rules and advice for revellers across Australia.
Australia’s biggest booster jab questions answered
These are the questions Australians ask most online about the booster jabs. We asked two of the nation’s leading experts for answers.
New Aussie booster jab rules: How it affects you
The recommended timing for a Covid-19 booster shot has been brought forward as Aussies face increasing transmission of the Omicron variant. Here’s what you should know.
Unvaxxed may be billed Covid medical expenses
The NSW government is reportedly considering billing unvaccinated Covid patients in hospital for their own medical expenses.
200,000 a day: new Covid modelling revealed
State Premiers and Prime Minister Scott Morrison will meet on Wednesday to discuss tactics to tackle omicron — and masks, boosters and rapid tests are on the agenda.
Mask mandate introduced to stop Omicron spread
The ACT is reintroducing an indoor mask mandate after calls from the nation’s top medical adviser. Here’s how our rules compare with the world.
‘Can’t be true’: Top doc slams Covid doomsayers
One of Australia’s former top Covid doctors says the emerging data on the Omicron variant is encouraging and believes the worst modelling will not be true.
2501 cases; Delayed tests cause Christmas doubt
NSW has recorded 2501 new Covid cases – a small dip in the number of daily infections. There were no deaths recorded.
FULL LIST: Where to get a booster jab as Omicron spreads
Australians have rushed to try and make a phone or online booking for their Covid-19 booster vaccine. See where you can get one near you.
EXPLAINED: How severe Omicron is on vaxxed v unvaxxed, effect on Xmas
Even if you’re vaccinated against Covid-19, this is what you need to know about the fast-spreading Omicron variant and how it’ll affect Christmas.
Ex-top doc taunts ‘peanut gallery’ medical body
Australia’s doctor’s union has come under fire from a former top doctor for its commentary on the nation’s Covid booster program.
Another Newcastle venue exposed to Covid
Multiple positive Covid cases attended Newcastle’s Cambridge Hotel at the same time last Friday night, leading to NSW Health putting out a fresh alert.
Covid-19 vaccine booster questions answered
Covid-19 vaccines may be less effective against new variants like Omicron, but Australia is accelerating its booster rollout anyway. Here’s what you need to know.
EXPLAINED: Queensland’s border rules and changing restrictions
Queensland border rules will change from Monday when the state opens to Covid hotspots. Here’s everything you need to know.
Dreamworld, Star Casino may hire cops to ban unvaccinated
Some of Queensland’s biggest tourism destinations and hospitality venues are looking to hire police to enforce the unvaccinated ban.
‘680 days to prepare’: Qld hits 80 per cent jab target ahead of Covid surge
The Deputy Premier says Queensland is well and truly ready for a predicted surge in Covid cases as the state hits the 80 per cent fully vaccinated.
REVEALED: QLD’s most Covid exposed communities
With Queensland’s borders reopening to Covid hotspots on Monday, we reveal the communities still behind in vaccination rates. SEE THE FULL LIST
Aussie rules for unvaxxed: What you can and can’t do
As states and territories reach their vax targets, the unvaccinated are being locked out depending on where they are. See list of rules.
Huge fines for abusive customers ahead of vax mandate
A new Covid case may be the missing link in the Gold Coast outbreak as fines for unvaccinated customers who abuse staff surge to $13,000.
Jab side effects for young kids revealed
Australian children aged 5 to 11 will soon be able to receive Pfizer. Here’s the side effects health authorities are expecting.
Push to give kids Covid jab in schools
Daniel Andrews says it would make “a lot of sense” if children aged five to 11 were able to get the Covid vaccine at their school.
Jab side effects for young kids revealed
Australian children aged 5 to 11 will soon be able to receive Pfizer. Here’s the side effects health authorities are expecting.
What can we expect in 2022? 22 Covid-19 questions answered
The ‘new normal’ is coming in 2022 but we still don’t really know what it will look like. Here we answer all your questions about working, travelling, local sports and generally having fun in the year ahead.
Vax clinic closures, booster info create confusion
Confused yet? Vaccination clinics will be closed for a Christmas-new year break, but they also are giving mixed messages on exactly who should get a booster shot.
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