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.
Australia
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.
Fresh Covid wave puts Aussies on edge
One state has increased its warning level as the November Covid wave wreaks havoc, but other states are sticking to their own rules.
State’s big move over fresh Covid wave
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has issued an urgent warning to the state as it stares down a fresh Covid outbreak.
State’s ‘outrageous’ Covid data ploy
Data security analysts have accused the Victorian government of a “dubious” plan to pass on contact tracing data in the hope to identify mystery cases.
Why Aussie summer may be at risk
A grim warning has been issued ahead of the festive season, which could threaten summer fun for Aussies.
Aussies to be told to get fifth Covid vaccine
Australia’s vaccine advisory body could recommend a fifth Covid vaccine dose as early as January, with new variants causing case numbers to rise.
Top doc’s call on Christmas lockdown
Chief medical officer Paul Kelly has revealed the likelihood of a Christmas lockdown as the “grandchildren of Omicron” arrive.
Warning new wave of Covid ‘weeks away’
NSW chief health officer Kerry Chant has warned a new wave of Covid-19 has arrived as she urged people to get a booster vaccine.
Aussie state reveals new Covid rules
One state has created a brand new set of regulations to combat a new variant of Covid-19 that has hit Australian shores.
Vax-dodging Covid strain hits Australia
Experts have weighed in on a new Covid-19 variant that has reached Australia after rapidly emerging out of Singapore.
ATAGI’s major admission on vax side-effect
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has revealed it did not know of heart risks until five months after approving vaccines for use.
Australia’s surprising vaccine regret revealed
More than 50,000 people have weighed in on Australia’s Covid response and vaccine rollout — and there’s one striking result.
‘Academic’: Dan Andrews hits back
Daniel Andrews and Annastacia Palaszczuk have pushed back against a damning review into Australia’s Covid-19 response.
Changes to Covid rules explained
The latest update to Covid-19 rules comes into effect on Friday – here’s what you need to know about mask wearing and isolation.
Major Covid rule scrapped for millions
A major Covid requirement will be abandoned in one state by the end of the work week in a sign the virus’ influence is weakening.
$200m building shut after eight months
A $200 million facility designed to house returning travellers during the Covid-19 pandemic will close just eight months after it was opened.
‘Disturbing’: Demand after iso rule scrapped
One prominent MP has slammed National Cabinet’s latest decision on Covid measures.
Health officer’s cryptic Covid tweet
There are suspicions Victoria’s chief medical officer Brett Sutton had plenty more to say following the country’s ditching of mandatory isolation.
Dom to push for landmark Covid change
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has confirmed he will lobby to scrap the five-day mandatory isolation period for Covid-19 at Friday’s national cabinet meeting.
AMA president’s dire long Covid prediction
The implications of long Covid affects far more than the individuals unlucky enough to be struck with it, the AMA president has shared.
ScoMo’s win after Labor sledge
A review into a major Morrison government decision has come back with a surprise finding.
Proof Aussie anti-vaxxers have lost the plot
An anti-vaxxer has consulted a group of peers over what she believed to be a suspicious sight at a “freedom” rally in Sydney.
Omicron jab approved for Aussies
A new Covid vaccine designed to fight the Omicron strain was quietly approved this week, in good news for those still eligible for another jab.
When hated Covid rule could end
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has given a big hint on whether Australia is inching closer to ending a Covid-19 isolation rule.
Albo shuts down $540 Covid loophole
Strict limits will be imposed on how many times you can claim the $540 pandemic leave payment amid reports some Aussies claimed to have caught Covid five times.
Date Australia’s Covid rules could be axed
Australia’s Covid isolation period has officially been shortened, but when will restrictions be removed altogether?
‘Out of control’: Top doc’s grim warning
One of Australia’s top doctors has issued a grim warning about a major change to Covid-19 rules, saying it’s going to be a “problem”.
Huge change to mask rule on flights
It’s something Aussies travellers have been waiting to hear for a while and in just one week, they will no longer have to put up with one mandatory rule.
Australia’s new Covid rules explained
The Prime Minister has made huge changes to the way Australia lives with Covid. Here’s everything you need to know.
Blunt warning on $750 payment
Calls to extend the pandemic leave payment have been met with a blunt response from the nation’s Treasurer.
Where Australia went wrong in the pandemic
The nation’s top scientists have listed 20 things Australia can do better when the next pandemic reaches our shores.
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