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‘Never again’: Covid boss’ major regret

The man behind the toughest Covid-19 restrictions in Australia has admitted some measures went too far and the state paid a heavy social cost.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos JANUARY 03, 2022: A woman is seen wearing a face mask as she stops to watch the performer entertain the crowds shopping in Pitt Street Mall in the CBD in Sydney as Covid continues with very few people seen wearing face masks. Picture: NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard

‘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.

Former deputy chief medical officer Dr Nick Coatsworth has issued an apology following a report into Australia's Covid-19 response. Picture: Today.

‘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.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 16, 2021: Qudos Bank vaccination hub in Homebush. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nikki Short

‘Another one’: Grim pandemic warning

Australia’s health minister is issuing a grim warning about the country’s ability to weather another pandemic.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, DECEMBER 23 2021: Health professionals are seen working at the Haberfield Drive through Covid-19 testing clinic as testing demand surges ahead of the holidays in Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

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.

One Aussie state has revealed its next move on a major vaccine development project - which promises to change the way how it responds to future health challenges.

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.

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(FILES) In this undated handout image obtained July 15, 2020, courtesy of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases(NIH/NIAID), shows a colorized scanning electron micrograph of an apoptotic cell (blue/green) heavily infected with SARS-COV-2 virus particles (yellow), isolated from a patient sample, captured at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland. - US pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly's combination of two synthetic antibodies against Covid-19 reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 70 percent in high-risk patients with recent positive tests, the company said on January 26, 2021.

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.

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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.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JUNE 29, 2021: Healthcare workers at the Bondi Beach drive-through COVID-19 test centre, Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire / James Gourley

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.

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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.

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(FILES) This file undated handout image obtained July 15, 2020, courtesy of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases(NIH/NIAID), shows a colorized scanning electron micrograph of an apoptotic cell (blue/green) heavily infected with SARS-COV-2 virus particles (yellow), isolated from a patient sample, captured at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland. - Although none of the coronavirus vaccines under development has proved its efficacy yet in clinical trials, at least 5.7 billion doses have been pre-ordered around the world. First shipments of a COVID-19 vaccine created by Western laboratories have often been snapped up by the United States.Five vaccines -- three Western and two Chinese -- are in Phase 3 efficacy trials involving thousands of people.In a surprise announcement, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed on August 11, 2020 that a vaccine dubbed

‘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.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos 31 DEC, 2022: People are seen celebrating on the crowded foreshore of Circular Quay in Sydney the New Year's Eve Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

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.

(FILES) In this undated handout image obtained July 15, 2020, courtesy of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases(NIH/NIAID), shows a colorized scanning electron micrograph of an apoptotic cell (blue/green) heavily infected with SARS-COV-2 virus particles (yellow), isolated from a patient sample, captured at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland. - US pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly's combination of two synthetic antibodies against Covid-19 reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 70 percent in high-risk patients with recent positive tests, the company said on January 26, 2021.

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.

(FILES) In this undated handout image obtained July 15, 2020, courtesy of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases(NIH/NIAID), shows a colorized scanning electron micrograph of an apoptotic cell (blue/green) heavily infected with SARS-COV-2 virus particles (yellow), isolated from a patient sample, captured at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland. - US pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly's combination of two synthetic antibodies against Covid-19 reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 70 percent in high-risk patients with recent positive tests, the company said on January 26, 2021.

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.

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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.

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(FILES) In this undated handout image obtained July 15, 2020, courtesy of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases(NIH/NIAID), shows a colorized scanning electron micrograph of an apoptotic cell (blue/green) heavily infected with SARS-COV-2 virus particles (yellow), isolated from a patient sample, captured at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland. - US pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly's combination of two synthetic antibodies against Covid-19 reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 70 percent in high-risk patients with recent positive tests, the company said on January 26, 2021.

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’.

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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.

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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.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos. AUGUST 04 2022. People wear covid masks in Sydney's CBD. Picture: NCA NewsWire/ Seb Haggett

State’s big call on masks in Covid wave

Health experts have delivered their verdict on bringing back mask mandates amid another Covid wave.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos JANUARY 03, 2022: A woman is seen wearing a face mask as she stops to watch the performer entertain the crowds shopping in Pitt Street Mall in the CBD in Sydney as Covid continues with very few people seen wearing face masks. Picture: NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard

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.

Santa and his helper, Nigel Berridge and Sarah Le-Hanie, from Avalon, getting tested on Christmas Day at Avalon Covid 19 testing station. Picture:Justin Lloyd.

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.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos April 28, 2023: Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews and Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese and Premier of Queensland Annastacia Palaszczuk Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese and state premiers for National Cabinet Picture: NCA NewsWire / John Gass

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.

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‘Disaster’: Dutton erupts over Covid probe

The Opposition Leader has angrily rejected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s inquiry into Covid-19.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. SEPTEMBER 12, 2023: The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

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.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - APRIL 13, 2023. A nurse holds a syringe containing the flu vaccination. The Government is encouraging Queenslanders to get their flu jab ahead of winter. Picture: Dan Peled / NCA NewsWire

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.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JUNE 30, 2023: Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk speaks to the media after the official opening of QueenslandÃs first Holocaust Museum and Education Centre. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard

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.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos OCTOBER 31, 2021: People in Melbourne are out and about today shopping in Bourke Street Mall and enjoying their freedom from lockdown as Victoria reaches 80% vaccination rate. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Paul Jeffers

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.

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This image obtained March 12, 2020 courtesy of The National Institutes of Health(NIH)/NIAD-RML shows a scanning electron microscope image of SARS-CoV-2 (round blue objects) emerging from the surface of cells cultured in the lab, SARS-CoV-2, also known as 2019-nCoV, is the virus that causes COVID-19, the virus shown was isolated from a patient in the US. - US President Donald Trump announced a shock 30-day ban on travel from mainland Europe over the coronavirus pandemic that has sparked unprecedented lockdowns, widespread panic and another financial market meltdown March 12, 2020. Trump's unexpected move in a primetime TV address from the Oval Office pummelled stock markets, as traders fretted about the economic impact of the outbreak that is on a seemingly relentless march across the planet. (Photo by Handout / National Institutes of Health / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

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.

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This image obtained March 12, 2020 courtesy of The National Institutes of Health(NIH)/NIAD-RML shows a scanning electron microscope image of SARS-CoV-2 (round magenta objects) emerging from the surface of cells cultured in the lab, SARS-CoV-2, also known as 2019-nCoV, is the virus that causes COVID-19. The virus shown was isolated from a patient in the US. - US President Donald Trump announced a shock 30-day ban on travel from mainland Europe over the coronavirus pandemic that has sparked unprecedented lockdowns, widespread panic and another financial market meltdown March 12, 2020. Trump's unexpected move in a primetime TV address from the Oval Office pummelled stock markets, as traders fretted about the economic impact of the outbreak that is on a seemingly relentless march across the planet. (Photo by Handout / National Institutes of Health / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

‘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.

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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.

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