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.
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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.
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