Australia‘s bold call on new variant
The Australian government has made some surprising comments about the worrying new variant of Covid-19.
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Nation’s brutal act to stop Christmas surge
Despite only recording a seven-day case average of 10, this country is going to extreme measures to ensure a Covid outbreak doesn’t occur.
New Covid variant with ‘horrific’ mutations
Concerned scientists have raised the alarm over a new Covid-19 variant with an “extremely high number” of mutations which could cause fresh chaos.
Bodies ‘pile up’ as vax lies take hold
As Europe battles a deadly fourth Covid wave, one nation is being especially devastated by the virus, with 64 per cent of the population refusing the vaccine.
Nation still won’t be vaxxed in 2026
Five years from now, two-thirds of this country’s population still won’t be vaccinated against Covid. Experts think they know the problem.
Citizens to be ‘vaccinated, cured or dead’
One nation has issued a blunt warning for its citizens, saying they will be “vaccinated, cured or dead” from Covid within months.
Place where Delta ‘mutated to extinction’
A potentially revolutionary theory has sought to explain the sudden, steep decline in Delta variant cases in a country of 125 million people.
Elite soldiers called in to quell Covid riot
Dozens of elite police and counter-terrorism officers have been sent to an island nation, in an attempt to quell wild riots against Covid measures.
‘War zone’: Nation erupts over Covid rules
Protests against fresh restrictions turned ugly in one European city as the continent faces growing hostility amid spiralling Covid case numbers.
Looming Covid crisis Australia is facing
As the pandemic shows no sign it’s going anywhere, there has been one group of people hit harder by Covid-19 than anyone else.
Only region where Covid deaths are rising
European nations are seeing Covid cases explode, with nations bringing in tough new measures and warnings of widespread lockdowns.
World’s ‘most vaxxed place’ cracks down
Christmas plans have been put on ice for this place after a “drastic” Covid surge, despite its unbelievable 118 per cent vaccination rate.
Europe’s wild rules for the unvaxxed
The continent is in the grip of its toughest Covid battle yet – and some nations are going to extreme lengths to crack down on the unvaccinated.
‘So cruel’: Horrifying claim against China
Horrified pet owners in China have claimed their helpless animals were murdered by authorities due to Covid. WARNING: Distressing.
WHO boss lashes Covid ‘scandal’
WHO boss Tedros Ghebreyesus has come out against countries stockpiling vaccines, saying one entire continent is being shut-out.
China’s ‘pandemic accident waiting to happen’
An alarming new study has again put the spotlight on China’s popular wet markets, claiming they posed a “potentially high risk”.
Pictures reveal wild Covid backflip
This European country has become the first in its region to re-enter lockdown, despite earlier expecting to relax all restrictions by the end of 2021.
Nation’s ‘foolish’ Covid plan could be working
A country whose “let it rip” Covid-19 plan was slammed as “dangerous” and “unethical” could be on the cusp of having the last laugh.
Austria to lock down the unvaxxed
Covid cases are skyrocketing across Europe as the continent heads into winter. Now nations are being left to make some very tough choices.
Country where only 1.7 per cent vaxxed
PNG’s healthcare system has been crippled by the pandemic, and misinformation and vaccine apathy are having a deadly impact.
Nation reveals massive Covid backflip
Two months ago, one nation lifted all Covid restrictions after claiming the virus was “under control”. But now, everything has changed.
Country denies unvaccinated free care
One of the world’s most developed healthcare systems has begun playing hardball, introducing new rules for the unvaccinated.
Country’s ‘textbook’ virus strategy wins
Using “old-fashioned” techniques, this country’s Covid approach has saved hundreds of thousands of lives.
Fears NZ outbreak could overrun morgues
An expert fears “nothing in New Zealand” is prepared for a major Covid outbreak, with health boards taking grim measures in the event of increasing deaths.
Country’s fourth surge ‘worrying’ experts
An epidemiologist has issued a bleak prediction for Europe’s most populated country amid fears intensive care units could become overrun in weeks.
Nation’s surge wake up call for Australia
After nearly eliminating Covid, this week saw Singapore break a grim record. A disease expert says Australia should brace itself for something similar.
Vaccine maker’s $7 billion hiccup
Demand is through the roof for vaccinations but a pharma giant has slashed its sales forecast by almost $7 billion because of one seemingly simple issue.
Joe Rogan unloads on Jacinda Ardern
The NZ PM was forced to end a press conference after it was ambushed by anti-vaxxers. Rogan says this was proof politicians had “too much power”.
Nation accused of ‘hiding’ Covid outbreak
The totalitarian dictatorship has maintained an unblemished run during the pandemic but according to inside sources, all is not as it seems.
Covid victim’s body ‘dissected at freak show’
The body of a man who died of Covid-19 was reportedly dissected in front of a paying audience in the USA — without his family’s knowledge.
New country faces worst-ever Covid outbreak
Just four weeks after several restrictions were removed for the fully-vaccinated, this country is battling a record number of new infections.
‘Stock up’: China’s bleak Covid situation
China’s government has urged citizens to stock up on daily necessities as it desperately tries to contain its latest Covid outbreak.
Warning as death toll passes five million
The global death toll from coronavirus has hit a morbid new milestone and authorities have issued a warning as cases start to rise again.
Nation calls lockdown after first ever case
Twenty months into the pandemic, this country finally recorded its first official case of Covid. Now it’s heading into lockdown.
New vaccines recognised in Australia
Two new Covid-19 vaccines have been officially recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration today.
‘Complex’ rules as travel resumes
Families will be able to reunite, and Aussies will be able to explore the world again after international travel opens back up tomorrow. Here are the rules you need to follow.
Bombshell theory about Covid-19 in China
A declassified US intelligence report has reignited debate over whether China bears responsibility for the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Shock result in virus-ravaged country
As the UK finally reopens after long coronavirus lockdowns, its latest Covid figures have come as a surprise, with a massive difference over just one week.
PM’s pledge to fight ‘vile rubbish’ online
The Prime Minister has hit out at the ‘cowardice’ disguised as ‘freedom of speech’ on social media platforms.
Why experts want five-year-olds jabbed
Millions of young children aged five and up will soon start getting their Covid-19 shots after a crucial vote. Here’s what the experts said.
Millions plunged back into hard lockdown
While the rest of the world is learning to live with Covid-19, China is resorting to desperate measures to stop the virus spreading.
‘Plan B’ for virus-hit nation revealed
With Covid cases soaring, the UK has moved a step closer to re-enforcing restrictions in a bid to stop infections rising even further.
Wild Covid origin theory debunked
A wild new theory blaming the start of the global pandemic on US lobsters has been debunked as party of a disinformation campaign according to UK experts.
Tiny island that never got Covid
A small volcanic island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean is one of the few places in the world where it still feels like it’s 2019.
Whole country that refuses to get vaccinated
It approved the world’s first Covid-19 vaccines but it can’t persuade people to take it despite skyrocketing cases and more than 1000 daily deaths.
Covid success story flips as deaths soar
After a terrible start to the pandemic, Britain wanted to show the world how to live with Covid-19. Now things are not looking good at all.
President slammed for Covid response
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro should be charged with “crimes against humanity” for his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, a new inquiry has found.
New strain of Delta variant found in US
A new sub-lineage of the highly contagious Delta variant that is spreading throughout the UK has been detected in the United States.
Fears grow as new Delta strain spreads
Australia is being “vigilant” about a new mutation of Delta which is thought to be more transmissible and could be partly to blame for a new surge.
Country’s miracle turnaround baffles experts
Japan was headed for a Covid disaster before an unexplained turnaround that has baffled experts. This is what Japan did differently.
Vaccinated Colin Powell dies from Covid
Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell has died from Covid-19 “complications” despite being vaccinated, his family has confirmed.
Wild ‘influencer party’ sparks outrage
A group of Instagram influencers have sparked widespread fury in New Zealand after videos circulated online of a wild party held during lockdown.
Quarantine-free travel may not last long
One important factor is set to derail NSW’s plans to allow people to enter the state without mandatory quarantine, one expert has pointed out.
Inside ‘photo that shocked a nation’
The photographer of one of the most controversial pictures of the Covid-19 pandemic has revealed what happened in the devastating weeks after.
Vax-hesitant nation hits new death record
A nation where many people remain vaccine-sceptic has just recorded its highest ever number of daily deaths from Covid-19.
‘Freedom day’ for Australia’s most vaxxed city
The Australian city set to become the most vaccinated place in the entire world has exited lockdown.
Jacinda’s crown may be about to slip
New Zealand has been one of the best performing nations when it comes to Covid. But that may be about to change and it could spell trouble for Jacinda Ardern.
Country hits record deaths, won’t lock down
One country is refusing to implement a nationwide lockdown, despite surging Covid-19 case numbers and record daily deaths.
Australia must get rid of ‘millions’ of AZ jabs
Australia has a massive stockpile of AstraZeneca vaccines that are nearing their expiry date.
Cases skyrocket in highly-vaxxed nation
Infections are soaring in a country where more than 80 per cent of the population are fully vaccinated. But the numbers tell only half the story.
Major step towards new Covid pill
US pharmaceutical giant Merck says it has applied for emergency use authorisation of its oral anti-Covid drug in the United States.
One year until Covid mutates again: experts
A new report warns Covid-19 could mutate within a year if Australia and other countries don’t act quickly to address a crucial problem.
Nation’s stark vaccine warning: report
Lagging vaccination rates in developing nations could threaten Australia’s fight against Covid-19 and cause more lockdowns for one reason, experts warn.
Covid slows, country resumes overseas travel
Malaysia eased domestic and international travel curbs for those fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, as a fierce outbreak slows.
Nation’s Covid trend baffles experts
There were grave fears when Covid cases began to spike in one of the world’s largest economies. Then something weird happened.
China’s telling Covid move revealed
China began snapping up coronavirus tests months before the pandemic was officially acknowledges, raising suspicions it started far earlier than first thought.
Genius response to US ‘Save Australia’ protest
Aussies have reacted in the best possible way after hundreds of Americans marched through New York to demand that America “saves” us.
Incredible result in restriction-free nation
One nation that has abruptly done away with all of its Covid restrictions over the past few days has seen a very interesting trend.
Country eases rules after physical blows
Days after politicians came to physical blows over the government’s handling of the pandemic, Taiwan has eased further restrictions.
Glaring sign of Covid ‘cover-up’
Covid-19 was declared a pandemic in March 2020. But there was a chilling clue the deadly virus was spreading at least four months before that.
‘Save Australia’ protest erupts in New York
Aussie flags were flying in New York City overnight where demonstrators chanted “Save Australia” in an anti vaccine mandate march.
Millions lose vax status in most jabbed nation
Nearly two million people are about to lose their vaccine status in one of the world’s most jabbed nations after the goalposts dramatically shifted.
Jacinda ditches ‘elimination’ strategy
After 18 months of a strict “Covid zero” approach, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been forced to change her strategy.
NZ virus outbreak spreads further
Jacinda Ardern has struggled to contain a Covid-19 outbreak in Auckland – and now the virus has spread further, prompting a snap lockdown.
Unlikely country with record jab rate
Although it seems impossible, this country has vaccinated 119 per cent of its population. While that figure doesn’t add up, there’s an explanation.
Side effects we can expect from booster jab
A new US study has revealed the side effects people experience after their Covid-19 booster shot, compared to how they felt after jab number two.
Couple die from Covid one minute apart
A fully vaccinated couple were quickly hospitalised after contracting Covid-19 and died just one minute apart while holding hands.
Cartoonist ‘treats’ Covid with beet juice
Far-right cartoonist Ben Garrison has revealed that he and his wife are trying to “treat” their Covid-19 infections with beetroot juice.
How Australia pulled off miracle feat
It seems almost unbelieveable, but Australia is set to overtake the United States for a key Covid statistic, showing just how incredible our progress has been.
Anti-vax party wins seat in parliament
An Austrian political party founded just months ago to oppose Covid-19 restrictions has unexpectedly won a seat in the nation’s parliament.
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