Virus number that’s worrying the experts
The staggering number of new COVID-19 cases in Victoria – 191 yesterday and 134 today – are bad, but another figure is even more alarming.
Health
Costco Karen’s epic tantrum over mask
More than 130,000 people have died from the coronavirus in the US but some are still unwilling to wear protective gear in public.
Scientists’ warning on airborne risk
More than 200 scientists have urged the World Health Organisation to change its coronavirus advice, saying it can become airborne.
Virus warning the WHO is ignoring
Experts say coronavirus is airborne, but the WHO has resisted mounting evidence viral particles floating indoors are infectious.
Massive donations to tower residents
Dan Andrews has thanked the “big hearted” Victorians who’ve donated food, toy and personal items to locked down residents.
NZ travel bubble could exclude Victoria
Jacinda Ardern has warned the trans-Tasman travel bubble idea has been thrown into serious doubt due to Victoria’s coronavirus resurgence.
Man spends $5000 on gold face mask
Shankar Kurhade saw a media report about a man wearing a face mask made of silver, so he decided to one-up the stranger and go for gold.
Man in iconic 9/11 photo dies from virus
This man miraculously survived the 9/11 terror attacks despite the building crumbling around him. He is one of the pandemic’s latest victims.
Victorians head to NSW despite virus fears
Potentially infected Victorians are still travelling to NSW despite the premier’s warning not to come, causing fears of coronavirus spreading north.
Mutant virus strain spreading rapidly
The original coronavirus strain that emerged in China last year has been replaced by a new strain that spreads far more quickly, say scientists.
The next suburbs to be locked down
More Melbourne suburbs could be locked down after being labelled infection hotspots.
Senior officials axed amid quarantine saga
Multiple senior bureaucrats have reportedly been pulled from Victoria’s hotel quarantine task force in the wake of bombshell accusations against the program.
‘Troubling’ virus attitudes of Boomers
Older people are significantly more at risk of serious illness or death due to COVID-19, but a new study shows Baby Boomers aren’t that fussed.
‘Gross’: Man’s cough test divides internet
A doctor in the US claims this photo shows the difference a face mask can make fighting COVID spread — but not everyone agrees.
Young people throwing COVID parties
Young people have been caught throwing “COVID parties” to spread coronavirus – and offering cash prizes to whoever gets infected.
‘Exposing everyone’: Fresh hotel claims
A security guard has claimed staff were “spreading the virus” in fresh allegations against Victoria’s hotel quarantine program.
Family cluster spreads to eight houses
A family outbreak has spread across at least eight homes and accounts for 20 of Victoria’s coronavirus cases, proving the need for strict lockdowns.
‘No questions’ $1500 cash payment
Premier Daniel Andrews says people in Victoria’s coronavirus hotspots don’t have time to get tested — and he’s now offering cash.
Danger from new flu discovered in China
A new flu strain discovered in China has “characteristics” of the 1918 flu that caused millions of deaths, a top US health official has said
US snatches world’s supply of virus drug
There aren’t many treatments for people battling coronavirus, and the US has just ensured the main one is unavailable to the rest of the world.
Victoria hits terrifying new milestone
Victoria has broken an unsettling new record after recording its highest single-day increase in cases linked to community transmission.
Vicious brawl over virus restrictions
A vicious and violent brawl between at least six diners broke out in a US steakhouse after a group began arguing over social distancing.
Bizarre behaviour of COVID spread
Experts have identified a curious pattern when it comes to the spread of coronavirus – and the point where its behaviour seems to abruptly change.
‘This will be with us for a long time’
Victoria heading back into lockdown shows that life is unlikely to return to normal any time soon. Here is how your day-to-day life will change.
Extreme next step if lockdown fails
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has outlined what residents need to do to avoid more parts of the state being put into lockdown.
The suburbs locked down for four weeks
Victoria has announced strict new stay at home orders in ten postcodes after an alarming spike in new virus cases. These are the areas impacted.
Victorian ‘virus refugees’ flock to Byron
Victorians are among hundreds flocking to popular resort town Byron Bay for the school holidays, potentially bringing coronavirus with them.
Where Victoria’s new cases came from
Victoria has recorded another jump in virus cases, with 64 new infections in the past 24 hours. Here’s where the new cases are coming from.
‘Alarming’ rise in cases in US state
The coronavirus crisis in the US is far from over, with 22 states seeing record increases in June and one reporting an “alarming” rise in cases.
China’s army begins testing virus vaccine
China’s military has been given the green light to use a COVID-19 vaccine candidate, after clinical trials showed positive signs.
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