Two new Covid strains spreading in Aus
Two “more transmissible” variants of Covid-19 have touched down in Australia in time for winter, as health experts warn of soaring case numbers.
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Australia’s oldest Covid survivor turns 105
An aged care resident who recently recovered from Covid has celebrated her 105th birthday. But it comes as virus cases – and deaths – continue to rise.
Why top cop has lost emergency powers
A state’s top cop has lost his emergency powers, stopping him from making any more Covid-19-related rules.
‘Stealth’ variants could make vaccines useless
‘Stealth’ Covid variants that are able to evade vaccines are set to become predominant in Victoria as winter approaches.
‘Unforgivable’: Covid cases soar in WA
Western Australia has recorded the most new cases of Covid-19 in the nation, prompting urgent calls to reintroduce restrictions.
Host’s take-down of ’Covid fearmonger’
ABC health expert Dr Norman Swan has been slammed as a “Covid bogeyman” after warning 2022 was the “worst year of the pandemic”.
WA’s unwanted Covid-19 record
Western Australia has recorded its highest daily Covid case tally overnight, with 10 people in intensive care with the virus.
‘Scary’ way of treating Covid patients
A stunning treatment that is “hard to come to terms with” and involves an “unbelievable” machine is saving Covid patients’ lives.
Huge change coming to WA Covid rules
Western Australia will radically strip back controversial Covid mandates, including mask, quarantine and entry rules.
McGowan tests positive to Covid
After keeping his state Covid free for two years, Mark McGowan has revealed the virus has finally caught up to him.
Why we stopped caring about Covid deaths
Australia’s Covid-19 death toll in 2022 is more than all of 2020 and 2021 combined. This is why the staggering figures are met with apathy.
Woman to stay in Aus after vaccine confusion
A grandmother will be allowed to stay in Australia after facing deportation over her vaccine status, despite being granted a medical exemption.
Covid number you need to know
While experts are continuing to uncover new insights about Covid-19, a critical number has given way to some new useful advice.
Who won’t need to get a fourth jab
Infectious disease experts are divided on whether the healthy Australian population aged 65 and under will need to receive a fourth jab later this year.
Why Aussie petrol prices could plummet
Petrol prices in Australia may plummet thanks to the brutal Covid lockdown in China — and certain Aussies could benefit the most.
New virus subvariant found in Australia
A new omicron subvariant has been detected in Victoria just a day after another one was found in NSW which is believed to be 10 per cent more transmissible.
You’re doing your Covid test wrong
Experts have revealed a simple mistake people with Covid-19 are making, concealing the true number of infected people in Australia.
Parents blamed for unreported cases
Catholic educators are blaming parents for more than 1000 cases of Covid-19 not being properly reported in Western Australia.
Millions ‘complacent’ about Covid jab
Millions of Australians are now considered overdue for their Covid-19 jab, with one age group being singled out for failing to get their booster.
Is my cough Covid or just a cold?
If you’ve got a runny nose, how can you tell if it’s Covid or just a cold – and should we be keeping our snotty children at home?
Suburb where 1 in 2 residents hit with Covid
The tiny Sydney suburb is only home to a population to 2271 but one in two residents have been infected with Covid during the pandemic as cases soar in NSW.
Person in 30s among new Covid deaths
A double-vaccinated person in their 30s is among the 17 people who have died from Covid in NSW in the past two days, with infections rising.
Breakthrough drug eliminates Covid in days
A new Covid-19 drug, which has been approved in Australia, could eliminate the virus from the body in just three days, a study has shown.
‘Absolutely time to do away with the rules’
Australia’s former deputy chief health officer says mask mandates for school students are having a “detrimental” impact on kids.
Big prediction on future Covid waves
Officials are optimistic that future Covid waves won’t have a major impact in Australia, but there’s one big caveat.
States where Covid is running rampant
Covid-19 cases across a number of Australian jurisdictions have surged in recent days. Here are the latest figures.
Moment Aussie ‘catches Covid live on TV’
While this man has no regrets after running onto the field after Buddy Franklin kicked his 1000th goal, he’s now suffering the consequences of his decision.
State breaks Covid case record
This state has once again beaten its previous record and reached a new high of daily Covid-19 cases.
Australians set for fourth Covid jab
Some Australians will soon be eligible for a fourth dose of Covid vaccination after the nation’s expert panel made a major decision.
Major change to international travel
International travellers will no longer have to do one thing after the Health Minister confirmed major changes to how Australia handles Covid.
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