State offering ‘joints for jabs’
As part of its strategy to vaccinate more of its population, adults in Washington State can claim a free marijuana joint when they get their Covid-19 vaccination.
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Nine people may be key to Covid origins
White House adviser Dr Anthony Fauci is asking China to reveal the medical records of nine people he says could reveal the origin of Covid.
Covid doctor ‘beaten’ after patient’s death
A doctor working in a Covid-19 ward in northeastern India was severely beaten by a mob hours after the death of a patient.
China’s eye-popping vaccine rate
If Australia’s sluggish vaccine rate didn’t look bad already, China has just claimed to have administered an eye-wateringly high number of jabs in record time.
Bombshell emails reveal what Fauci knew
Emails released by the US Government have revealed the top adviser knew of Covid’s “unusual features” which may mean it came from a lab.
Nation’s virus death toll suddenly triples
One of the most covid battered countries in the world has revealed a shocking increase in the number of fatalities linked to the virus.
Extreme peril now facing Australia
New strains of Covid-19 are breaking through containment lines. And the world is already worse off than it was for the entirety of 2020.
Bombshell study’s wild Covid origin theory
As the theory Covid-19 was leaked from a Chinese lab picks up steam, two scientists have dropped some explosive new claims.
Biden issues 90-day China demand
US intelligence agencies have “coalesced” around two key theories explaining how the Covid pandemic started. Only one of them can be true.
Country that can’t pay people to get the jab
This country’s people wouldn’t even sign up to get the Covid vaccine if they got paid for it. There’s a reason why they are resisting.
‘Beggars belief’: Shock claims rock UK PM
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reeling from a series of bombshell claims made by the man who was once his chief adviser.
India’s dangerous gamble revealed
India’s capital is planning to relax COVID-19 restrictions from next Monday, despite the raging pandemic, soaring deaths and a vaccine shortage.
Fauci ‘not convinced’ virus started naturally
America’s top virus expert Anthony Fauci wants an investigation into how Covid-19 originated, and is “not convinced” it started naturally.
‘More deadly’: One thing we’re not ready for
The WHO has painted a bleak picture in an annual address, chillingly reminding the world to be prepared for an “evolutionary certainty”.
India passes horror new COVID record
India has marked a grim new milestone as the COVID-19 crisis rages through the country, with 300,000 dead and 26 million confirmed cases.
Country’s perfect COVID-19 record ends
For more than a year, the country of seven million had done the impossible and not recorded a single coronavirus death – until now.
Why vaccinated people are catching COVID
As COVID-19 vaccinations skyrocket an unsettling trend has emerged, with thousands of people contracting the virus despite getting the jab.
First country publicly burns vaccines
This nation destroyed thousands of doses, with the health minister blaming “propaganda” for its residents’ reluctance to receive the jab.
India smashed by monster cyclone
Twenty-one people are dead and nearly 100 are missing after a cyclone slammed into India’s west coast. It’s the strongest storm on record.
Tiny Pacific nation’s big COVID move
A small Pacific nation that is one of a handful of countries who have managed to keep COVID-19 out has seen two big moves in one day.
Country that beat virus hit again
After reporting just over 1000 cases last year, this tiny island with the same population as Australia is suffering its worst outbreak yet.
World’s youngest COVID vaccine jab
The baby’s parents wanted to set a good example for others, with the tot experiencing no side effects from the jabs.
Cautionary tale from highly vaxxed nation
It has one of the highest COVID-19 vaccinations in the world, yet this country is experiencing an outbreak with the population enduring harsh restrictions.
18 experts call for Wuhan investigation
A group of 18 scientists has reignited the debate over whether COVID-19 escaped from a laboratory in Wuhan, China.
Mum’s haunting warning before death
A pregnant woman in India recorded an emotional message days before dying from COVID-19, begging others to take the virus seriously.
‘The moment’s come’: US virus milestone
US President Joe Biden says the country has reached a “great milestone”, with a key virus rule dropped for those who are fully vaccinated.
COVID pandemic ‘could have been avoided’
A damning report into the global disaster has slammed countries across the world, saying it found “weak links at every point in the chain.”
US reveals new vaccine discovery
An announcement from the FDA has marked a world first as the US hurries to inoculate its 332 million-strong population against COVID.
Nation ‘staring into COVID abyss’
The leader of a nation of 30m people could be toppled as cases rise 1200 per cent and both beds and oxygen run out in a “devastating” unfolding crisis.
Horrific scenes as bodies wash ashore
Bodies believed to be former COVID patients have washed up in India as the nation’s second wave reaches horrific new stage.
Country’s stunning COVID turnaround
Israel looks like it may have achieved herd immunity with its aggressive vaccination program — and it could spell good news for Australia.
‘Break the chain’: Fauci confronts India
The top US infectious diseases expert has called on India to take drastic action to protect its citizens and the world as the crisis spreads.
‘Severe’: Crisis in Japan as Olympics loom
The head of the International Olympic Committee has pushed back a visit to Tokyo as Japan struggles to contain COVID-19.
‘Black fungus’ hits Indian COVID patients
Hospitals in India are recording a worrying rise in a rare infection that is blinding and, in some cases, killing recovered COVID patients.
India wave is bleeding over borders
The WHO has put governments on alert after two cases of India’s devastating mutant strain were detected just north of Australia’s shores.
‘War zone’: Fears nation worse than India
Patients gasping for air on packed hospital floors. Welcome to the nation in the midst of a COVID crisis that may be outpacing India’s.
President pushes China COVID conspiracy
The leader of one of the worst-hit countries on the planet has made extraordinary comments suggesting China created COVID-19.
‘Horror’ news from husband’s hospital
Mridula Narayan was at home looking after her baby daughter when she saw a chilling news report from the hospital her husband was in.
412k new cases in 24 hours in India
India’s worsening catastrophe has reached new heights, with a record 412,262 new cases and 3980 deaths recorded and dashing hopes.
Virus strikes G7 meeting in London
Two positive COVID-19 cases have been identified at a gathering of world leaders in London attended by Foreign Minister Marise Payne.
‘Begging’: Inside horror COVID death ward
As India struggles with its latest coronavirus crisis, one hospital is so bad its patients are begging to leave instead of begging for treatment.
Devastating plight facing hot zones
Records are tumbling day after day as the World Health Organisation reveals the gravity of the global struggle to combat COVID-19.
Payne jets for crunch China talks
The foreign minister will jet for two weeks of talks about security in the Indo-Pacific, a week after a top public servant warned the “drums of war” were beating in the region.
The COVID policy dividing Aussies
Aussies overwhelmingly approve of how the Morrison Government has handled the pandemic – but there is concern about one rule.
Viral picture reveals India’s nightmare
An image of an exhausted, sweat-drenched doctor has captured India’s health crisis as the nation’s devastating COVID battle worsens.
WHO approves vax for emergency use
As India struggles with an unprecedented boom in cases, the WHO has taken extra measures to ease global supply shortages.
India passes devastating new milestone
After a horror week of rising coronavirus infections and deaths, India has become the first country to reach a devastating new record.
India hospital fire kills 15 COVID patients
After a devastating week, India has been struck by a third disaster, with a hospital fire claiming the lives of at least 15 COVID-19 patients.
New tragedy erupts out of India crisis
A man has become the latest patient to take his own life after a COVID diagnosis in India as the nation reels from the crisis. WARNING: DISTRESSING
Australia’s ‘act of fear’ in India crisis
Australia suspended flights with India as COVID cases rise by up to 600 per cent in some hotels – but critics say the move is a grave error.
Desperate act in husband’s final moments
Heartbreaking photos captured the moment an Indian woman desperately tried to save her COVID-19 infected husband after being refused entry to a hospital.
‘Apocalyptic’: India’s COVID nightmare
A record day of COVID019 cases has pushed India’s infections to 18 million. But many fear this number is hiding something much worse.
COVID victim’s terrifying final words
A father’s harrowing last words before he died from COVID are revealed as death predictions in India worsen. WARNING: Distressing images
Unfolding virus crisis we’re overlooking
The world’s attention has been focused on India’s devastating COVID outbreak, but another crisis is unfolding on Australia’s doorstep.
Husband’s haunting act amid India chaos
The devastating ordeal of a grieving husband whose wife collapsed and died in India’s devastating COVID wave has been captured on CCTV.
Shameless act as despair grips millions
As their country slipped further towards virus catastrophe, these Bollywood stars bragged about their luxury holidays – and it didn’t land well.
‘Half a billion cases’: Fears of virus cover-up
Disturbing accusations claim India is lying about its COVID-19 cases, with new surveys and crematorium figures pointing to a much bigger crisis.
Harry and Meghan to star in mega concert
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will take centre stage at a “concert to reunite the world” featuring the likes of Selena Gomez, JLo and Joe Biden.
India’s COVID crisis threatens ‘whole world’
As India continues to grapple with a “tsunami” of COVID-19 cases, deaths and dwindling medical supplies, experts have warned it could spell catastrophe for us all.
Rich Indians flee crisis on private jets
The wealthy are paying tens of thousands of dollars to fly out of India in a mass exodus as the virus crisis worsens and countries ban flights.
Door slams shut on Aussie cricket stars
Australian cricket stars fleeing India have been left out in the cold after all commercial flights were paused amid the country’s escalating covid situation.
‘Watch me’: Biden shoots down reporter
Speaking about the latest change to US coronavirus guidelines, Joe Biden was asked a curly question. His answer didn’t take long.
‘I haven’t seen my family in three years’
As pandemic travel restrictions drag on, people who live far away from ageing parents are struggling with feelings of guilt and helplessness.
Australia stops all flights from hot spot
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced Australia will close its international border to India amid the nation’s escalating COVID-19 situation.
‘Shocked’: Mystery infection of 52 on flight
Experts are stumped by the mystery spread of COVID-19 on a flight from India, as Australia considers banning flights from the virus-ravaged nation.
Picture exposes India’s COVID nightmare
Pictures of a mass cremation site in India have emerged, with doctors begging for help as the country is crushed by a new COVID-19 wave.
‘Hang them’: Dark call in collapsing nation
A high court has made a chilling death penalty order in a nation that is buckling under a devastating second wave of coronavirus.
Biden explains massive US backflip
Horrific reports of patients dying outside Indian hospitals have led to a major backflip by the US, as countries rush to offer assistance.
‘God help us’: Nation crippled by ‘tsunami’
Disturbing footage shows how a nation is crumbling under a devastating COVID “tsunami” as a terrifying prediction is made. Warning: Distressing
‘High risk’: ScoMo’s fresh India warning
The world’s worst COVID-19 outbreak could cut arrivals from India even further, and the PM has flagged one complication in managing the crisis.
US hits huge milestone over Australia
The United States’ COVID-19 recovery has passed major milestones this week as Australia struggles to pass even its first phase.
Virus ‘tsunami’: Infections spike
Weeks ago this country was claiming the pandemic was nearing its “endgame”. Today, it reached a terrible virus milestone not seen in the world.
China fires warning shot to Australia
A senior Chinese diplomat to Australia has again taken aim over a controversial decision made a few years ago.
Split second it all went wrong for NZ
A mere moment is all it might have taken for a vaccinated airport cleaner — who “did everything right” — to be infected with COVID-19.
‘Gasping’: Mass COVID death horror
At least 22 people are dead after a horror incident that left COVID-19 patients “gasping for breath” and family members frantic.
’Alarming’ warning from WHO
Cases of COVID-19 have been rising around the world for the past consecutive eight weeks and more than five million were recorded in the last seven days.
NZ on edge as new locations listed
A food court and a Bunnings are among the venues visited by a vaccinated airport worker as NZ investigates how the virus was contracted.
Grim global milestone reached
The global COVID-19 death toll passed a devastating milestone on Saturday as the pandemic continues to accelerate worldwide.
37m locked down as cases skyrocket
One of the world’s most populous nations has seen its daily coronavirus caseload double in 10 days. Now its megacities have been shut down.
Warning of massive virus miscalculation
Feel like life is starting to return to normal and the coronavirus chaos of the past year is almost behind the world for good? Think again.
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