PM’s office had ‘no role’ in virus change
The Opposition has ramped up pressure on the Prime Minister’s department over the handling of coronavirus in aged care homes.
Health Problems
Health chief not consulted on hotel guards
Brett Sutton has revealed he was not asked whether security guards should be used to patrol hotels during the state’s failed quarantine program.
Housemate ‘too loud in bedroom’
A man who didn’t want to hear his housemate getting intimate in the bedroom has copped a $1652 COVID-19 fine.
Mum ‘completely incapacitated’ by virus
The face behind Victoria’s coronavirus campaign was fit, young and healthy but months after catching the virus she is still struggling.
Sign stage four lockdown is working
With Victorians enduring their second harsh lockdown, Premier Daniel Andrews says there are early indicators the strategy is working.
Australia ‘way behind’ in vaccine queue
Australia is not doing enough to help develop a vaccine and it could make the fight against the virus exponentially harder, the Opposition says.
NT border control to stay for 18 months
The Northern Territory border will keep hard border controls in place for at least another 18 months from today, with the closure remaining indefinite for Victoria.
Another deadly day: 19 new deaths
Victorian coronavirus cases have risen to 331, with 19 lives also lost overnight, taking the total number of infections to more than 15,000.
Bizarre hotel quarantine video
A leaked in-house video shows a government agency that helped set up Victoria’s bungled hotel quarantine program boasting of its success.
Deadline for crucial virus decision
Australia only has a few weeks to seriously consider if we can “learn to live” with coronavirus like South Korea.
‘People will die’: Critical 7 days ahead
The Victorian premier has cautiously welcomed a continuing fall in coronavirus cases but it comes with a grim warning for the weeks ahead.
Supermodel’s mum’s bizarre virus posts
The mother of supermodel Miranda Kerr, wellness influencer Therese Kerr, has posted a wide array of very bizarre things on social media.
Virus patients’ unexpected side effects
Alyssa Milano revealed she’s suffered for months since being diagnosed with COVID-19. A new study has found many face lingering symptoms.
US passes jaw-dropping virus milestone
Controversy has erupted over Donald Trump’s latest effort to deal with the pandemic, as the United States hits another unwelcome milestone.
Heartfelt open letter to Victorian nurses
An emotional letter has been sent out to “tired, worried” Victorian nurses who are fighting the deadly disease every day
‘Inhumane’ fight to see critically ill son
A Melbourne mother is pleading with authorities to be allowed to see her critically ill son who she is banned from visiting because of virus restrictions.
‘Agonising’: Virus passes grim milestone
The chief medical officer has described Victoria’s situation as “agonising” and he has warned Australians to brace for more deaths.
Victoria’s deadliest day: 19 new deaths
Victorian coronavirus infections have risen by 322 overnight. The state has also recorded its deadliest day with 19 new lives lost.
14 new cases of COVID in NSW
There have been 14 new cases of coronavirus diagnosed in New South Wales up to 8pm on Sunday, with only one of these in hotel quarantine.
MP tight-lipped over late-night tweets
Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos has refused to elaborate on a series of apologetic tweets she posted over the weekend.
Face mask you need to avoid
A new study that looked at 14 types of masks found one face covering actually increased your chances of spreading the virus.
Coronavirus patient’s ‘excruciating’ pain
A woman battling COVID-19 reveals what it’s like to have the “terrible” disease in a confronting video hoped to get people to follow lockdown.
‘Worst thing I have ever had to see’
Melbourne nurse Natalie Linton is now used to seeing patients battle coronavirus – but she wasn’t prepared to witness her “worst fears”.
Major miner confirms virus case
A major mining company has confirmed one of its workers has contracted COVID-19 and other staff have been quarantined.
Big W’s lockdown shopping solution
The harsh lockdown restrictions in Melbourne have caused the major department store to implement a new system for people to shop.
‘Like a bomb going off’: Dad’s rare death
Sam Lau was at home with his wife and kids when he was struck by an insane set of circumstances that stopped him from being able to breathe.
Doctors warn of new coronavirus symptom
As researchers work to find out more about COVID-19, they are uncovering more symptoms – and the latest is super common.
Victoria’s ‘biggest challenge’ amid surge
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has reiterated that the “biggest challenge” Victoria is facing amid its surge of coronavirus cases is getting worse.
Eerie pandemic prediction from 2014
Footage from six years ago has resurfaced showing how experts predicted a global pandemic eerily similar to the one we’re enduring.
Beachgoers in wild brawl with police
Footage has revealed “total chaos” when a wild and vicious beach brawl broke out between a group of beachgoers, police and lifeguards.
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