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.
Australia
‘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.
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