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A woman (R) receives nucleic acid testing for the Covid-19 coronavirus at a hotel in the city of Ruili which borders Myanmar, in China's southwestern Yunnan province on July 8, 2021. (Photo by STR / AFP) / China OUT

US experiences ‘extraordinary Covid surge’

US health officials have warned that the country is “becoming a pandemic of the unvaccinated” as the Delta variant continues to spread.

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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos 23 SEPTEMBER , 2020 : Victorian Premier Dan Andrews announcing the latest infection numbers as the state has passed the peak of its second wave of COVID-19. Picture : NCA NewsWire / Ian Currie

PM, Andrews strike deal on support as Vic enters lockdown

Scott Morrison and Daniel Andrews have agreed on a financial deal to help Victorian workers as the state entered a five-day lockdown to curb a jump in Covid cases.

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The usually bustling Brunswick St in Fitzroy saw many shops closed and up for let during stage four lockdown in Melbourne in August, 2020. Picture: David Crosling

1000 Vic businesses collapse: 10 worst-hit postcodes

Almost 1000 Victorian businesses have collapsed as industry figures reveal what is needed to help owners survive. See the full list.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JANUARY, 19, 2021: A view of a vacant shop with a for lease sign on the main shopping street in Mosman as the locals are seen walking by with face masks on, living with Covid-19 restrictions in Sydney, Australia. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

700 Qld businesses collapse: 10 worst-hit postcodes

More than 700 Queensland businesses have collapsed, as industry figures reveal what is needed to help owners survive. See the full list.

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Sir Richard Branson holds up photos that he brought with him into space, as he speaks after flying into space aboard a Virgin Galactic vessel, a voyage he described as the "experience of a lifetime" -- and one he hopes will usher in an era of lucrative space tourism at Spaceport America, near Truth and Consequences, New Mexico on July 11, 2021. - "Congratulations to all our wonderful team at Virgin Galactic for 17 years of hard, hard work to get us this far," he said during a live feed as the VSS Unity spaceship glided back to Spaceport America in New Mexico.It reached a peak altitude of around 53 miles (85 kilometers) -- beyond the boundary of space, according to the United States -- allowing the passengers to experience weightlessness and admire the Earth's curvature.The trip proceeded without drama, and touchdown occurred at around 9:40 am Mountain Time (1540 GMT), about an hour after take-off. (Photo by Patrick T. FALLON / AFP)

Branson soars into space on Virgin Galactic rocket

Richard Branson has successfully reached space aboard his Virgin Galactic rocket. Here’s what you need to know about the flight.

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New twist in Covid vaccine rollout

Pfizer is pushing for those who have been fully vaccinated against Covid to receive a third booster shot. Here’s why.

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New side effect for Pfizer, Moderna jabs

The UK’s drugs regulator has linked a new side effect to the Pfizer and Moderna Covid vaccines after investigating a number of cases.

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JULY 07: A man receives a dose of the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine as part of the vaccination plan against Covid-19 at Campo Marte on July 07, 2021 in Mexico City, Mexico. The Mexican government admitted on July 06, through the Undersecretary of Prevention and Health Promotion Hugo Lopez Gatell, that the cases of Covid-19 in Mexico have increased by 22 percent. However, the Undersecretary stated that the number of hospitalizations and deaths are not as fast as they were during the beginning of the pandemic in part, because of the fact that many people have been vaccinated. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Third Australian dies after AZ jab

A 61-year-old Australian woman is dead after developing blood clots following the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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Risky way Aussies are scoring cheaper insurance

Australians are telling fibs to get cheaper insurance deals, but they could face serious consequences. Here are the lies they frequently tell.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MARCH 03, 2021 - A scene at Sydney International Airport today. Australia extends overseas travel ban and those hoping to finally embark on an overseas holiday have been delivered another blow, with Australia's travel ban to continue until at least June.Picture: Christian Gilles / NCA NewsWire

Airline fears as Aussies warned of third jab for overseas travel

More airlines could ditch routes Down Under as international arrival caps are slashed, as Australians are warned a third Covid jab may be required for overseas travel.

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