Victoria’s huge virus vaccine demand
Victorian authorities are demanding the Commonwealth double its supply of vaccines, saying people are having to ‘wait weeks’ for the jabs.
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How everyday act spreads virus faster
It’s an everyday act that happens multiple times a day, but now experts have warned it could spread the virus through ‘massive aerosolisation’.
Victoria records 4 new local Covid cases
Victoria has recorded four new local cases of coronavirus on Friday as two others thought to have caught the virus were deemed ‘false positives’.
‘False positive’ twist in Vic outbreak
Health officials have revealed multiple Victorians thought to have caught Covid-19 by ‘fleeting contact’ during the latest outbreak have been reclassified.
‘Why Victoria?’ Expert’s theory debunked
Experts are divided about why Victoria continues to see Covid outbreaks that lead to lockdowns. A demographer has debunked one theory.
Urgent recall for 55,000 vehicles
Australia’s consumer watchdog has issued an urgent recall for more than 55,000 models of a popular car because of a potentially deadly fault.
NZ extends travel bubble pause with Vic
New Zealand has extended the pause on its travel bubble with Victoria while it battles the latest Covid outbreak.
Covid blood clot patient rushed to ICU
Blood clotting cases related to the AstraZeneca vaccine rollout have risen sharply as one patient was transferred into intensive care.
Conspiracist’s mean comment about Dan
A conspiracy theorist who came to attention after blatantly breaching Victoria’s coronavirus directions during the second wave has mocked Daniel Andrews after his fall.
Big step for new quarantine facility
The federal government is soon expected to green light a purpose built quarantine facility after handing a memorandum of understanding to Victoria.
NSW extends Victoria border rules
NSW has extended rules that were imposed to minimise the risk of the Victorian coronavirus outbreak spreading north of the border.
Hundreds on virus alert at school
More than 300 people linked to a Melbourne primary school have been ordered into isolation after two positive cases attended the campus.
Strategy to stop people fleeing Melbourne
There’ll be multiple measures in place to stop people fleeing Melbourne for regional Victoria ahead of rule changes tonight.
All the new virus rules in Victoria tonight
Victoria will yet again be divided by two different sets of Covid-19 restrictions with new changes to the rules taking effect tonight.
‘Despicable’ act in covid vaccine queue
Acting Premier James Merlino has lashed out at the “absolutely despicable” behaviour seen at one of Victoria’s vaccination sites yesterday.
‘We need you’: Karen from Brighton’s plea
Karen from Brighton has posted a series of videos to social media asking the NSW leader for help after Victoria was plunged into its fourth lockdown.
Fear virus strain can infect two hours on
Victorian health officials fear the Indian variant can infect people two hours on, saying it is in the ‘measles category of infectiousness’.
Shock statistic behind virus outbreaks
A concerning statistic has exposed a major issue with coronavirus in Australia that shows just how often one thing is going wrong.
Urgent virus alert for buses in Melbourne
Multiple bus routes have been added to Victoria’s growing list of 370 coronavirus exposure sites.
Reason fourth lockdown hurts so much
The fourth shutdown in two years has taken a toll on Victorians who have done it harder than any other state. These are their stories from lockdown.
Second case lives ‘in adjacent room’
New details have emerged surrounding the case of a second resident who tested positive at an aged care facility in Melbourne.
Dan responds to Victoria’s lockdown
Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has emerged for the first time in weeks and sent a message to Victorians as they endure another lockdown.
‘Incredibly poor’: Virus state lashes ScoMo
Victorian authorities have blasted the federal government for refusing to provide extra financial help during the extended lockdown.
Woman charged over man’s violent death
A woman has been charged with murder after a man was allegedly fatally stabbed north of Melbourne.
Scary new Victorian transmission revealed
Victoria’s chief health officer has revealed a bizarre case that became infected in a way not seen before, calling the variant an “absolute beast”.
Lockdown rules extended for Melbourne
The extension on Victoria’s “circuit breaker” lockdown has been confirmed for Melbourne after six new Covid-19 cases were recorded overnight.
Hundreds crossed paths with virus family
NSW health authorities have revealed the number of people who potentially crossed paths with a Victorian family that tested positive to coronavirus.
Surprising reason behind big rule change
Brett Sutton has conceded there is no more risk to public safety after doubling the limit of one of Melbourne’s controversial lockdown rules.
Prison in lockdown due to virus scare
A Victorian prison has been plunged into lockdown after a staff worker visited one of the highest risk exposure sites.
Fears virus will ‘explode’ in Victoria
Victorian authorities have warned that the state’s most vulnerable people will die if the virus is allowed to run its course.
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