Australia’s ‘superspreader’ danger zone
There’s one part of everyday life that tripped up virus success stories like Hong Kong and South Korea. And we can’t afford to repeat their mistake.
Health
China backflips on animal linked to virus
China has scratched one of the world’s most trafficked animals from its list of approved medicinal ingredients after it was linked to the spread of COVID-19 to humans.
Wuhan replaced as coronavirus capital
One of the worst coronavirus spikes ever recorded has hit a city of 18 million people. Its outbreak is now worse than Wuhan’s at its peak.
PM urges states to reopen borders
The Prime Minister Scott Morrison has issued a strong warning to Queensland and Western Australia to reopen their borders for travel in July.
Woman claims she is UK’s ‘patient zero’
A woman who fell ill after a skiing holiday in early January believes she may have been the first COVID-19 patient in the UK.
Unexpected positive side effect of COVID-19
Lockdown and social distancing measures introduced to stem the spread of coronavirus may have helped suppress this year’s flu season.
Baffling way Americans ‘ward off’ virus
A surprising number of Americans have taken a dangerous measure to attempt to “ward off” the coronavirus, a new report has found.
Virus case: State on ‘heightened alert’
Queensland Health has launched a rapid response plan after a farm worker, who recently arrived from Victoria, tested positive to COVID-19.
WHO warns: Masks should be compulsory
The World Health Organisation has just changed its advice on wearing face masks. They are pushing for masks to be compulsory before setting foot outside.
Children most at risk of virus at home
Mystery surrounds how one in four children who contracted the virus were infected, after a study found kids aren’t superspreaders.
WA backtracks on sick virus ship
Premier Mark McGowan has had to back-pedal after wrongly claiming the state wasn’t told about sick crew on a live export ship.
China could halt global virus recovery
Beijing has shown it can inflict economic pain on those who challenge it, but it could also cripple the COVID-19 recovery if it doesn’t get its way.
Tests expose hundreds of ‘superspreaders’
Wuhan’s coronavirus testing blitz that saw nine million tested was praised as a great success, but it also uncovered a worrying statistic.
Temperature scans for Macca’s staff
Staff working at fast food outlets in Australia will now have to undergo temperature checks before starting their shift.
Australian world-first virus breakthrough
In a world-first, Australian researchers have found a way to treat COVID-19 before it turns deadly with human trials set to begin.
America’s craziest reaction to pandemic
As the coronavirus death toll continues to grow in the US, a worrying backlash against protective face masks is growing.
Mystery over ‘unauthorised’ tweet
The UK Civil Service shared an angry tweet after Boris Johnson held a press conference yesterday, appearing to call the government “truth twisters”.
Big change coming to public toilets
It seems everything is changing as we embrace our new normal – even toilets which experts have described as a “potpourri for bugs”.
Backlash over wild pool party
Partygoers are copping it on social media after footage showed hundreds of revellers dancing, swimming and drinking despite the pandemic.
Worrying photos emerge from Wuhan
The source of the coronavirus pandemic is conducting a testing blitz after a cluster emerged, but photos from Wuhan have sparked panic.
Vaccine trial expands to 10,000 people
More than 10,000 volunteers including those over 70 and children are being recruited after a vaccine trial passes a key hurdle and moves to the next stage.
Sweden’s death toll skyrockets
After continuing to shun lockdowns Sweden’s coronavirus death rate has risen sharply in the last week to the highest in the world per capita.
‘Stupid’ solution for when gyms reopen
Photos from a newly opened gym overseas show how just how different a workout could look in Australia as lockdown starts to lift.
‘Germ havens’: Planes need to clean up their act
From bag storage to in-flight meal service, an overhaul of plane cabins is crucial if we’re to stay safe in the sky, a microbiologist has warned.
Parents drinking the most in lockdown
Stressed out Aussie parents have been hitting the bottle during the virus crisis, with one group drinking the most of all.
New plan to detect infected Aussies
As restrictions continue to ease, new technology is being rolled out across the country that will instantly be able to identify if someone who might be unwell.
Nicotine could be used to treat virus
A controversial new study will look at the potential for nicotine patches to treat the effects of coronavirus.
Virus causing ‘human development crisis’
A startling new report warns the consequences of coronavirus will be felt for years, with a measure of human wellbeing at its worst level ever.
Aussie still has virus after 68 days
An Australian filmmaker who ended up in hospital after contracting the coronavirus 68 days ago has tested positive for the third time.
Australia could have had ‘9000 deaths’
An expert on epidemics has revealed the extent to which Australia dodged a massive bullet in responding to the coronavirus crisis.
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