Truth about 5G coronavirus conspiracy
A post shared hundreds of times on Facebook claimed the month-long virus lockdown in New Zealand was linked to the installation of 5G towers.
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Graph shows Bali on the brink of collapse
On average, this holiday hotspot hosts around 1.2 million Aussies each year. Now, there’s fears Bali could be about to hit a “catastrophic” end.
‘Shoot them dead’: Aussie family’s fear
A young Australian family trapped in the Philippines fear for their lives and are “desperate for help” to get home to Adelaide.
War-like scenes in US hospitals
As the coronavirus outbreak worsens in the United States, graphic details about hospitals being flooded with patients have emerged.
‘Atrocious’: Aussie’s life inside virus camp
While hundreds of Aussies complain about staying in hotels amid the coronavirus pandemic, spare a thought for this man stuck in a “filthy” Hong Kong quarantine camp.
Surprising effect of lockdowns on Earth
Coronavirus lockdowns around the world are having an impact on the environment and have caused the Earth to effectively stop shaking.
UK deaths rise to 5000 after deadly day
The coronavirus death toll rose by 621 in 24 hours in the UK and a staggering 5903 more people were found to be infected.
Gates says ‘massive’ fatalities avoidable
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has called the coronavirus pandemic a “nightmare scenario”, but was optimistic the number of fatalities could be reduced.
‘Bad’ habit Trump wants gone for good
Handshakes have been banned during the COVID-19 outbreak, but Donald Trump says the common habit could be “a thing of the past”.
How Aussies’ habits have changed
Google Maps has discovered a scary trend that shows the staggering extent to which coronavirus has changed our lives.
Twins given awkward virus-inspired names
Finding the perfect name for babies is tough. One couple felt inspired enough by the coronavirus pandemic to name their kids accordingly.
‘Abandoned’ Brits’ fundraiser sparks anger
A British couple trying to get home from Brisbane have launched a GoFundMe after claiming they had been “abandoned” by UK officials.
Five-year-old boy dies from coronavirus
As the UK recorded 708 deaths in one day from COVID-19, the health authority says the past 24 hours has claimed the country’s youngest death.
Pink reveals she had coronavirus
The singer has become the latest star to announce she has tested positive for COVID-19, describing the harrowing virus as “serious and real”.
Stats show COVID-19 a first-world issue
The coronavirus pandemic has swept the globe. But not all nations have been hit equally and some places remain barely touched.
Virus lie that duped the world
China has been applauded globally for containing the coronavirus outbreak within 60 days. But has it really been contained?
Entire country ordered to wear masks
The US has taken the extraordinary step of urging everyone to wear masks — prompting WHO to reconsider its stance that they only be worn by the sick.
Hemworth’s tribute to ‘beautiful soul’
Australian star Chris Hemsworth has shared an emotional tribute to a “dear friend” who passed away from coronavirus as his wife reveals his tragic last hours.
Influencer denies faking virus results
Instagram star Arielle Charnas has published a tearful message online after being accused of faking her coronavirus test results – something she denies.
WWII vet, 104, survives coronavirus
The family of a 104-year-old man who lived through the Spanish Flu pandemic and fought in World War II have described his most recent successful battle.
True number of cases ‘5-10 times higher’
The global tally of coronavirus cases officially passed a million today. Australia’s chief medical officer believes it could actually be far higher.
Virus testing accuracy questioned
More than 5000 Australians have coronavirus, but that number could be higher amid concerns about the way we are testing people.
China faces ‘reckoning’ over virus lies
China has hit back hard at accusations it has lied about the scale of the coronavirus outbreak, as foreign politicians call for a “reckoning”.
Photo reveals cruel virus reality
Finding out your baby has died is a most heartbreaking situation for any parent — but Jared Gliem had to sit behind a glass door because of social distancing rules.
Epic scale of London’s virus problem
An open air morgue and a 5000 bed temporary hospital are due to receive their first patients this week, as epic photos reveal the scale of London’s virus problem.
Chinese lockdown amid virus spike fears
The easing of intense distancing measures and a growing number of imported cases has authorities concerned about a “second wave” of infections.
WHO has ‘no credibility left to lose’
The World Health Organisation is facing growing criticism for its handling of the coronavirus pandemic and its ties to the Chinese government.
China hoards 2 billion face masks
China stockpiled more than 2 billion surgical masks and essential medical supplies, many of them from Australia, in a global panic buy.
British Airways to suspend 36,000 staff
About 80 per cent of British Airways’ workers are expected to be stood down as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the airline industry.
‘At risk’ country with only three ventilators
Global health leaders hold grave fears for one country with a vulnerable population of five million and only three working ventilators.
Doctor killed for ‘giving boyfriend virus’
An Italian doctor who was strangled to death was allegedly killed by her nurse boyfriend because he believed she had given him coronavirus.
Half of infected people have no symptoms
New research shows that half of the people infected with COVID-19 have no symptoms and could be responsible for spreading the virus.
Refrigerated trucks used to take bodies
Bodies were loaded onto refrigerated trucks outside overwhelmed hospitals in New York as the state’s virus deaths jump to more than 1900.
’Hundreds’ infected as sex workers get virus
Dozens of sex workers have been infected with coronavirus in one of Japan’s biggest red light district sparking fears hundreds of customers may have been infected.
‘China is lying’ about coronavirus cases
We already knew that China tried to cover up the coronavirus when it first emerged. A damning new report says the deception is still ongoing.
Trump’s defiant response to expert advice
Donald Trump has issued a defiant pledge even as he resists calls for a nationwide shutdown to stop the spread of coronavirus.
City bans sale of cat and dogs for meat
A Chinese city has banned the sale and consumption of dogs, cats and wild animals in the wake of the deadly coronavirus pandemic.
Obama takes swipe at Trump over virus
Barack Obama appears to have taken a dig at Donald Trump’s handling of coronavirus, saying denying the pandemic had “terrible consequences”.
The 19 countries with no virus cases
There are fewer and fewer countries that are reporting no coronavirus cases around the world as infections approach one million across the globe.
Questions raised over China’s virus success
Questions are being asked after China has managed to keep the number of coronavirus cases at a steady number for more than a month.
Horrific images from US as deaths rise
More photos of dead bodies being loaded onto trucks in New York have emerged as Donald Trump says he’s seen things he’s “never seen before”.
White House’s grim death prediction
US President Donald Trump has told Americans to prepare for from the White House that nearly a quarter of a million people could die.
Virus campaign tells women ‘stop nagging’
The Malaysian Government has apologised for campaign posters telling women to wear makeup and refrain from being “sarcastic” if they needed help at home.
Thailand’s brutal booze ban
About one million people in a Thai province have been banned from buying alcohol in an unusual response to the virus crisis, and the rest of the country may follow.
Truth about viral Italy coffin photo
It’s an arresting image, shared tens of thousands of times on Facebook, showing coffins of virus victims in Italy – there’s just one problem.
17 family members infected at funeral
A mother has died and another relative is seriously ill after members of the same family became infected with coronavirus after attending a funeral.
Unproven drugs approved to fight virus
Two antimalarial drugs that have shown promising results in small anecdotal studies have been granted emergency approval for millions of doses across the US.
Footage of bodies loaded onto trucks
New York has quickly become one of the epicentres of the pandemic, and now trucks are being used to remove bodies. WARNING: Graphic
Deadliest 24 hours for struggling nation
Spain has set an unwanted national record after recording a horrifying surge in coronavirus deaths in a single day.
First baby dies from coronavirus
The baby, who was under the age of one, is the youngest known person to have died from coronavirus.
Eerie photos question China death tally
Photos are circulating on local media outlets showing vast numbers of urns at Wuhan funeral homes countering China’s official death rates.
First royal dies from coronavirus
A Spanish princess has become the first royal victim of the deadly bug as the country recorded more than 800 people dead in just 24 hours.
Father, daughter die of virus hours apart
An immigration officer and his 33-year-old daughter who worked in a hospital have died from coronavirus 24 hours apart.
Dark motive behind China’s grand gesture
As the world crumbles under the coronavirus outbreak, China is making a massive gesture. But experts say the government has a sinister motive.
How long will virus pandemic last?
More than a billion people are stuck in their homes, wondering when their normal lives will return. When will it end? That depends.
Why these virus numbers don’t add up
Today, the US overtook China for the world’s highest number of COVID-19 infections. But experts have cast doubt on some of these figures.
Why these virus numbers don’t add up
Today, the US overtook China for the world’s highest number of COVID-19 infections. But experts have cast doubt on some of these figures.
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