‘Stay at home’: New Covid wave surges
Another wave of Covid-19 is surging across one Aussie state, with authorities urging residents to have a new booster jab.
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‘Really did erode trust’: Shock Covid apology
The apology follows a major report into Australia’s response to the pandemic that found trust in vaccination programs has declined.
‘Another one’: Grim pandemic warning
Australia’s health minister is issuing a grim warning about the country’s ability to weather another pandemic.
Devastating warning for the next pandemic
A large-scale report into Australia’s response to Covid-19 found trust had been “eroded” due to “heavy-handed” measures taken in the pandemic.
State’s big move on cutting-edge vaccines
One Aussie state has revealed its next move on a major vaccine development project – which promises to change the way it responds to future health challenges.
Big move as new Covid variants spread
Australians could soon be eligible for two new Covid vaccines, created to protect against new strains of the virus.
New trend emerges in Covid deaths
A clear trend is emerging in Covid deaths and 2024 could mark a significant milestone in the progression of the virus, new data has revealed.
MP’s call to ‘get back on with life’
A major change to one state’s Covid jab mandates could be actioned within weeks in an acknowledgment that the measures no longer apply.
Two words health boss wants scrapped
One of the country’s top health authorities wants a term that originated during the Covid pandemic to disappear.
‘Not sufficient’: Watchdog’s Covid warning
A human rights expert has raised that concerns Labor’s Covid-19 inquiry will not adequately address one issue.
Dire warning before New Year’s Eve
Health officials have made a desperate plea for revellers to stay safe this New Year’s Eve amid bleak predictions for one Australian state.
Warning as Covid spikes before Christmas
Aussies are being urged to practice good hygiene over the festive season, as one state sees a fresh spike in respiratory infections.
How Aussies can fight new Covid threat
A vaccine will be available at pharmacies that will target the new Omicron variant of Covid-19 that has caused cases to spike in Australia.
Covid-19 speeds up ‘zombie cell’ production
Naturally occurring “zombie cells” are being produced at an accelerated rate due to Covid-19, exposing sufferers to brain fog and memory loss.
Aussies to face third ‘Covid Christmas’
A jump in Covid cases of more than 20 per cent in one state has prompted concerns about another ‘Covid Christmas’.
Doctor’s urgent warning as Covid surges
An epidemiologist has weighed in on the re-emerging Covid-19 wave in Australia, warning Aussies of the dire risks of being reinfected with the virus.
What new Covid wave means for Christmas
As a fresh wave of Covid-19 is recognised in the community, especially in two states, here’s how it may affect the upcoming holiday season.
State’s big call on masks in Covid wave
Health experts have delivered their verdict on bringing back mask mandates amid another Covid wave.
Dire Covid warning ahead of Christmas
Australians have been urged to go back to their pandemic habits in the lead-up to Christmas, following a surge in Covid-19 cases across the country.
Aussies to face third ‘Covid Christmas’
An unwanted guest may be coming to Christmas, as health experts warn Australia is in the grip of its eighth Covid wave.
Expert hits back on Albo’s ‘toothless tiger’
The blowback over the government’s “sham” Covid inquiry continues, but a key figure says some of the criticism is baseless.
‘Disaster’: Dutton erupts over Covid probe
The Opposition Leader has angrily rejected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s inquiry into Covid-19.
PM’s broken election promise on Covid
Anthony Albanese is set to announce a “deep inquiry” into Covid-19, but has been accused of breaking a key election promise.
Aussies urged to get another Covid jab
Australia’s immunisation advisory body says those most at risk should receive yet another Covid-19 vaccination booster.
State slammed for secrecy on $223m bill
An independent report has found the Queensland government’s decision-making over Wellcamp was reasonable, but slammed the secrecy surrounding the huge cost.
Fifth Covid wave quietly spreading in Aus
Australia is in its fifth Omicron wave, which has been brewing since February. But it has grown so slowly that many people may have not realised it until recently.
Why Covid deaths are on the rise
Falling vaccination rates and waning vigilance could lead to a deadly “three-pronged” spike in infections this winter as rates of Covid and influenza climb.
‘Stay home’: Warning over new Covid wave
A winter warning for Covid-19 is under way across Australia as tens of thousands of people contract the virus.
Disturbing Covid trend across Australia
Covid numbers are climbing across the country as health experts plead with Australians to do the “simple measures” ahead of winter.
Next pandemic ‘even deadlier’ than Covid
Health officials have issued a worrying warning to the world: “It’s not an exaggeration to say a Disease X event is just around the corner.”
School enforces new mask mandate
Some students have also been asked to study from home for several days while the school grapples with an outbreak affecting staff and students.
Schools force kids to learn from home
Schoolchildren at four NSW schools have been ordered to learn from home as Covid cases disrupt classes despite the end of the pandemic.
Millions offered for ‘horrific’ lockdown
A community leader has slammed Daniel Andrews over a $5 million offer to residents locked in their homes for two weeks in 2020.
Shock impacts of long Covid revealed
The shocking impacts of the condition known as long Covid have been revealed as a huge investment is made to study the “emerging health issue”.
‘Higher risk’: Triple threat virus warning
Health experts remain concerned about Covid-19 and other flu-like viruses heading into winter and are urging Aussies to get jabbed before the end of May.
Next step in state’s Covid fines saga
A Supreme Court judgment could invalidate all Covid-19 fines after a state’s revenue department backed down on thousands of penalty notices.
‘Triple threat’: Virus warning issued
Health experts claim we’re at risk of three viruses this winter, after the triple outbreak wreaked havoc in the northern hemisphere.
‘Coercion’: Ex-PM’s dire China claim
Scott Morrison has claimed China wants to be a “controlling power” in global politics, including over Australia.
Covid rule that was an ‘atrocious mistake’
A leading Australian infectious disease expert has ripped into one of the most draconian measures enforced during the pandemic.
Rare group of ‘NOVIDS’ who escaped virus
In the midst of the ongoing pandemic, some individuals in Australia have still managed to avoid contracting Covid-19.
Date of next Covid surge revealed
It’s been revealed when Australia will experience the next Covid surge, but one state is expected to reach its peak much sooner than the rest.
‘Done with the vaccine’: Karl’s rant shocks
Karl Stefanovic has shocked viewers by blasting the fifth booster shot recommendation, declaring he is “done with the vaccine”.
Scary number of Aussies infected by virus
Fresh advice on vaccines has been released along with the number of Australians estimated to have been infected by Covid-19 in the latest wave.
Covid probe should be like ‘royal commission’
The Nationals first wanted a Covid review in the early days of the pandemic, while the state’s AMA thinks a medical expert is needed.
State’s brutal border closures to be probed
The McGowan government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, including brutal border closures for interstate travellers, will be examined in a new review.
Warning about ‘really nasty’ Covid variant
Australia has been warned to stay prepared with vaccines for when a “really nasty” Covid variant emerges.
WHO’s warning about variant in Australia
The new XBB. 1.5 sub-variant has made it to Australia after wreaking havoc overseas, with one expert revealing the detail that will determine our true risk.
Everything to know about new Covid strain
A new Covid variant has been detected in Australia after spreading rapidly from the US. Here’s everything you need to know about the new threat.
Warning as new Covid strain takes hold
As a new, more infectious Covid variant rips through Australia, authorities are warning people to take the latest data with a grain of salt.
New Covid variant detected in Australia
A highly transmissible Omicron subvariant wreaking havoc in the US has been detected in Australia, health authorities confirm.
Surprising trend in new Aussie Covid wave
A peculiar trend has emerged in recent Covid reporting data – and three top disease experts have weighed in on what’s behind it.
‘Chaos’: Outrage over new travel rules
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has called on the government to explain its new travel rules, as China lashes out at restrictions.
Woman, 24, dies after Covid chest pain
A young Australian woman has tragically died after a Covid-induced heart condition was discovered following a trip to Bali.
State reveals fresh push for masks
One Australian state will hand out thousands of “Christmas-themed” masks, amid fears of increased holiday infections.
Aussies hit with new Covid mask warning
Millions of Australians have been warned to wear face masks in certain settings to quash a steep Christmas Covid wave.
‘Little things’: Christmas Covid spike warning
People need to plan carefully due to the limited availability of Covid testing and GPs over Christmas, authorities warn.
Push for new mandatory Covid rule
There has been a major push for a new Covid-19 rule to be brought in across all Aussie schools to reduce the risk of “repeated infections”.
Backflip over major Covid rule change
The Department of Health has clarified its plan to handle Covid-19 in Australia amid backlash over an apparent decision over PCR tests.
Summer Covid warning for one group
New data reveals one group is more likely to contract Covid this summer, as one state records tens of thousands of cases in the past week.
Hospital boss blames Covid for 12-hour wait
The boss of Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital has revealed what went wrong as wait times blew out to 12 hours overnight.
Push for masks indoors as Covid spikes
A fresh push to bring back masks has begun as the Victorian government is urged to introduce an “intensive” campaign as Covid cases rise again.
Doc reveals China’s huge Covid blunder
Infectious disease expert Dr Nick Coatsworth has warned the “most serious moment” of the pandemic is upon us.
‘Seasonal’: Why Covid won’t ruin summer
As Australia enters its fourth Omicron wave, there’s light at the end of the tunnel for those hoping for a Covid-19-free summer.
Warning over Aussies’ attitudes to virus
Nearly two-thirds of Australians are complacent about Covid-19 despite the emergence of a new wave, new research reveals.
Sign another Covid wave is close
A Sydney council is preparing for the worst as the threat of a fresh Covid wave becomes clear ahead of the holiday season.
One thing to check as Covid surges
Australians are urged to make sure that this Covid essential is still okay to use after months of low cases.
State announces mask change as Covid spikes
One state has mandated mask wearing in this setting as cases of the virus rise rapidly and more strain is put on the health system.
Australia reacts to new Covid wave
Face masks are back on Carnival Cruises, a major music concert has been cancelled and health chiefs are making calls across the country.
Urgent mask call amid Covid surge
The wave of cases confronting Australia has prompted one state to issue a call on masks in order to combat the spread.
‘Total disrespect’: Warne’s manager’s fury
Warne died aged 52 earlier this year, prompting an outpouring of grief around the world.
‘Complete bulls**t’: Under-fire ABC star erupts
Dr Norman Swan has blasted any suggestion that Covid is a benign disease after he was forced to apologise over his claims.
ABC star forced to apologise for Covid claim
Health expert Norman Swan has apologised for claims about Covid-19 and heart attacks involving Shane Warne and a late senator.
Covid expert’s wild Shane Warne claim
Cricket legend Warne died aged 52 on March 4 in Thailand, a few weeks after suffering mild Covid symptoms.
State’s call for masks at major event
One Australian state’s health chief has made a strong plea for masks at one major event in particular, as Covid cases nearly double in a week.
Vaccine call made as Covid wave grows
Case numbers are on the rise across the country, with Australia’s vaccination experts now weighing in on what’s next.
NSW’s big call on masks amid Covid wave
Health Minister Brad Hazzard has issued a decree on Covid-19 restrictions, with NSW’s case numbers expected to grow even higher.
’Won’t know’: Big issue in new Covid wave
As a swath of new, immunity-resistant Covid variants circulates across Australia, experts have exposed one major issue.
Aussie state open to mask rule return
One state has not ruled out returning to mandated mask wearing before Christmas, as case numbers and hospitalisations spike.
Masks return amid state’s grim Covid wave
Millions of Aussies in one state are being recommended to wear masks after an alarming jump in new Covid cases.
‘Disappointing’: Inside Covid cruise ship
A huge cruise ship with hundreds of positive cases on-board is set to disembark in Sydney early this morning.
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