Should I wear a mask on public transport?
A top epidemiologist has answered the question of whether Australians should wear masks on public transport as restrictions begin to ease.
Health
Nurse quits over lack of face masks
A nurse who worked on the frontline for six weeks straight without a face mask or hand gel, has quit her job.
Suburbs at risk from virus outbreak
The newly-launched COVID-19 Susceptibility Index has ranked every postcode in Australia for the risk of a virus outbreak.
Nation’s ‘arrogant’ virus response
Sweden’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has caused much controversy with pubs and restaurants still open. This is what life is like there.
Couple dies drinking homemade beer
A couple collapsed and died at their home after drinking a batch of beer they made themselves to get around strict COVID-19 alcohol restrictions.
Three kids dead from virus-linked disease
Three children have died from a mysterious syndrome linked to coronavirus, despite none of them showing any virus symptoms.
Aussie’s shock $9K US medical fee
An American hospital charged an Australian thousands after he asked for a coronavirus test, even though they sent him away empty-handed.
Gyms thrilled to be ‘next cab off the rank’
CCTV and swipe cards may help gyms re-open ahead of pubs and clubs, despite expectations they would be one of the last businesses to resume.
Brazilian tribes seen wearing face masks
Photos of isolated Brazilian tribespeople in surgical masks has caused international alarm as coronavirus numbers in the country lead to shutdowns.
Why you’re having weird, vivid dreams
The coronavirus pandemic has sparked strange dreams among many people and there are several reasons why they may be more vivid than normal.
Virus could be sexually transmitted
A new study suggests the coronavirus can be passed on during sex, even after your symptoms have cleared.
Group four times more likely to die
Stark statistics have revealed there is one group who is four times more likely to die from COVID-19 than others in Britain, where the death toll is the highest in Europe.
Superspreader parties behind virus spike
Health investigators have discovered COVID-19 parties are the source of new outbreaks where attendees try and catch the virus on purpose.
Nurse claims NYC is ‘killing’ patients
Patients with COVID-19 at hospitals in New York City are hooked up to ventilators and “left to rot and die”, according to a nurse working on the frontline.
‘Virus isn’t going to be a big deal’
Donald Trump has defended his handling of coronavirus, saying one of the US’s top doctors downplayed its potential impact.
‘A lot were sick’: Theory on virus’ escape
Athletes who competed at an event in Wuhan months before the first reported coronavirus case have talked about becoming “very sick”.
Gross truth about not washing hands
Just in case you needed more encouragement to wash your hands this is what happens when you don’t – and the results are stomach-churning.
Gates’ staggering donation to virus fight
The generous contribution comes after the Microsoft founder slammed US President Donald Trump for halting WHO funding.
Meatworks cluster ‘sign of things to come’
A serious outbreak of coronavirus at a meatworks in Melbourne is inevitably a sign of things to come, the Chief Medical Officer has warned.
First images show virus multiplying
British scientists have released disturbing new images showing how the novel coronavirus reproduces in the intestine.
‘Significant breakthrough’ for vaccine
Scientists in Israel say they have developed coronavirus antibodies – and the treatment is ready for commercial production.
Aussies most at risk of second wave
More than 20 per cent of Australians could be at risk of suffering more severe virus symptoms if the country is hit by a second wave of cases.
State’s stunning virus turnaround
There’s cause for cautious celebration in the state at the epicentre of Australia’s coronavirus crisis, with one key number showing how it’s turned the corner.
Video shows leader struggling with mask
A world leader has been filmed struggling to fit himself with a face masks, repeatedly putting it on his forehead and eyes.
Doctor works 22 hours a day amid outbreak
He gets two hours of sleep a day and answers calls at 3am for little or no money. And this New York psychologist is doing it all while stuck in Australia.
’Appalling’: New Yorkers flock to parks
New Yorkers have descended on public spaces in droves to soak up some sunshine. But the backlash has been swift as the state’s death toll soars.
Hospitals to begin COVID-19 blood trials
Blood plasma from recovered coronavirus patients will be used as a potential treatment for seriously ill COVID-19 patients in a new trial.
Did rogue country get it right?
When COVID-19 struck, this country did the opposite of all others – it didn’t shut down anything. Thousands have died but some still hail it as a success.
UK virus death toll could be double
The number of those killed by the pandemic is horrific but the figure could already be much worse than currently thought.
Tracing app not yet ‘operational’
Australians have been told if they want a return to normal, then download the app. But a major hurdle means it’s essentially useless.
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