Sign major Covid rule could be dropped
There are signs that Covid isolation rules will be dropped for a wider range of industries in the coming weeks, depending on where you live.
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You’re doing your Covid test wrong
Experts have revealed a simple mistake people with Covid-19 are making, concealing the true number of infected people in Australia.
Study’s confronting findings on Covid lockdowns
A study found New York and California failed in their handling of Covid, while Florida — which ended restrictions earlier — was among the best.
Bleach drink puts Covid patient in ICU
A Covid-19 patient drank a bleach-based drink, ‘Miracle Mineral Solution’, marketed falsely as a cure for Covid, and was put into ICU.
Big change for life-saving Covid drug
This medicine dramatically reduces the chances of becoming seriously ill from Covid-19 – even days after developing symptoms.
First case of ‘Deltacron’ detected in Australia
The first case of a new Covid variant has been detected in Australia, with scientists revealing what they know about the strain.
Concerning feature of new Covid-19 strain
Health authorities are racing to learn as much as they can about a new hybrid variant of Covid-19 that is spreading in the UK.
Qld to scrap most vaccine mandates
Queensland’s vaccination mandate for most venues will be scrapped within a week, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced.
Why Aussies will need another jab this winter
Australians are being urged not to give into injection fatigue and get another shot this winter.
WHO warns of ‘worst-case’ Covid surge
The World Health Organisation has shared their biggest Covid curveball fears, warning the threat of the virus is still present.
Do you have ‘super immunity’ to Covid?
Scientists believe an unlikely group of people could hold the key to solving issues that could help end the pandemic.
‘Absolutely time to do away with the rules’
Australia’s former deputy chief health officer says mask mandates for school students are having a “detrimental” impact on kids.
Study finds ivermectin ‘useless’ against Covid
The drug popularised as a treatment for Covid-19 by podcast host Joe Rogan is “useless” against the disease, a major new study has found.
Elon Musk reacts to new Covid infection
The billionaire CEO is part of a rising trend of people getting hit with Covid-19, despite previously recovering from the virus.
Melbourne smoked out by planned burns
Several areas across the Victorian capital are experiencing air quality worse than cities in China, India and Italy.
‘Worse than Omicron’: Dr’s grim prediction
There’s a “high chance” a Covid strain worse than Omicron will emerge in the near future, one of the world’s top experts has warned.
New Omicron strain 7 times more infectious
The new Omicron subvariant tipped to become dominant in Australia could be seven times more transmissible than the original form of Covid-19.
Pfizer CEO says fourth Covid shot ‘necessary’
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla says a fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine will be needed to protect people from the virus.
Surprising new Covid detail revealed
“Concerning” new information about the Omicron variant has been released, with doctors cautioning us all to do this one thing.
True Covid death count revealed
A new study has revealed the true toll of Covid-19 and has found death rates may be three times higher than official records show.
What’s your chance of catching Covid twice?
As Covid infections rise again, many who got infected over the Christmas holidays may be wondering whether they can get the virus again.
‘Significant’ effect of mild Covid on brain
A new Oxford University-led study has shown even mild Covid reduces the size of your brain, creating widespread damage.
Concerning finding about Pfizer kids’ vaccine
The effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine for children aged five to 11 plummets to just 12 per cent after a few weeks, a shock new study has found.
Deadly impact of Russia attack on pandemic
Russia’s attack on Ukraine could have deadly consequences for the entire world, with one expert noting “war is a good thing if you’re a disease”.
New Covid vax 100 per cent effective
A new vaccine has been developed that is 100 per cent effective against severe Covid and hospitalisation. It is now seeking approval overseas.
‘Seriously bad’: Experts fear Covid twist
A Covid-19 expert has called new laboratory work out of Japan “seriously bad news”, despite the pandemic retreating in most parts of the world.
Four ways the Covid pandemic could end
When will life go back to normal? Experts have released four possible pandemic scenarios that could play out over the next few years.
Drowned man tests Covid-positive 28 times
Doctors examining the corpse of a man who died from drowning and showed no symptoms of coronavirus have made a disturbing discovery.
One nation’s response to skyrocketing cases
One nation has not let skyrocketing cases stop it from easing restrictions, including a key change for children.
‘Deltacron’: Concern over hybrid Covid variant
A new report reveals UK health officials are monitoring a new Covid-19 variant as a legitimate threat. The variant had initially been dismissed when discovered last month.
Woman leaves her husband over vaccine
A woman has declared she is leaving her vaccinated husband amid high tensions at Covid protests in New Zealand.
Boosters now required for all Australians
Major changes have been made to Australia’s vaccine program, with a booster jab now required to be considered ‘up to date’.
‘Silenced’: Omicron doctor’s stunning claim
The South African GP who first raised the alarm about Omicron says she was pressured by governments “not to publicly state that it was a mild illness”
Violence erupts over jabs for kids rule
A nation with one of the world’s strictest vaccine rules remains bitterly divided after a shock brawl between anti-vaxxers and hospital staff.
Premier apologises for hospital treatment
The NSW Premier has apologised for the shocking treatment of a Sydney woman denied the right to see her dying mother in hospital.
Why it’s time to remove vaccine mandates
Experts say it’s time to remove vaccine mandates for those who want to do certain activities including eating in restaurants.
Patients ‘screaming in pain’ while doctors idle
Australians have been left “screaming in pain” despite doctors being available to perform procedures, with health experts saying the situation can’t continue.
Hunt pushed to make major vax change
Health Minister Greg Hunt is being called on to make a big change to Australia’s vaccination program immediately.
‘Lying’: Doctor slams new anti-vaxxer tactic
A leading doctor has slammed “lying” social media users for spreading reports of serious adverse reactions to the Covid-19 vaccine among young children.
How the Covid pandemic ends
The end of the pandemic could be just months away so what will life be like once we enter the “endemic” phase of the disease?
Six Omicron skin symptoms you can’t ignore
If you’ve noticed a change in your skin, you could wave it off as something innocuous – or it could be one of the six possible skin symptoms of Omicron.
Pfizer seeks approval to vax kids under 5
Pfizer is seeking approval in the United States to vaccinate children under five years old, with hopes it could be available this month.
Twenty Covid mutations in single patient
The SARS-CoV-2 virus developed more than 20 mutations while infecting a young woman with uncontrolled HIV for nine months, a new study says.
Why some Aussies won’t catch Covid
While it may appear some people are prodigious at dodging the virus, one of Australia’s top doctors says there’s a more likely answer.
New Covid variant detected in Australia
A new “stealth” sub-variant of Omicron causing concern around the world has been detected in Australia, officials have confirmed.
Ten ‘explosive’ questions over Covid rules
A powerful court has issued a ‘please explain’ requesting detailed data on hospitalisations, masks and vaccines to justify heavy-handed Covid-19 rules.
How to get your taste, smell back after Covid
It was one of the most common Covid symptoms when the pandemic began. Two years on, some still haven’t fully recovered their sense of taste and smell.
Teen’s unexplained symptoms after Covid
Ashley Halliwell was asymptomatic and convinced she didn’t have Covid-19. But since recovering from the virus, it’s been a very different story.
Aussies to test for Covid at home
At-home testing for Covid-19 will be available from November 1, but it may not be available in some states.
You might have Covid without realising
The most common Covid symptoms have changed over the past two years, and this is why you could be infected and not even know.
Revealed: Best and worst rapid tests
Rapid antigen tests are in high demand and short supply. Here are the best ones available and everything you need to know about using them.
Kids can be vaxxed ‘against parents’ wishes’
A Melbourne paediatrician has encouraged doctors to administer Covid-19 vaccines to children as young as 12 against their parents’ wishes.
How to tell if your RAT result is wrong
As RATs become a new part of life amid the Omicron wave sweeping across Australia, getting the right answer from your test isn’t as simple as you might think.
‘Didn’t look great’: Nurse dies suddenly
A fully vaccinated father has died just hours after testing positive to coronavirus, after a colleague noticed something was off.
Clues you’re at risk of long Covid
A potentially gamechanging new study has uncovered four major signs a person may be at risk of developing the dreaded long Covid.
Little-known vaccine Aussies are waiting for
Ordinary Aussies have contributed almost $1m to a vaccine many probably won’t even use, while others say they won’t get vaxxed with anything else.
Pfizer launches ‘essential’ Omicron jab trial
A groundbreaking Covid-19 vaccine trial is now under way which could see the devastating Omicron variant specifically targeted.
How to get ‘super immunity’ to Covid
A new breed of ‘super immune’ Aussies are walking among us, as scientists claim there’s a new group who have a massive advantage.
Un-vaxxed man cut from transplant list
A 31-year-old father fighting for his life has been removed from the heart transplant list because he is refusing to get the Covid-19 vaccine.
Covid side effect nobody’s talking about
As I count down the hours to the end of my seven-day Covid isolation, I can’t help but think there’s one thing no one tells you.
Anti-vaxxer’s sad act before Covid death
Doctors say a committed anti-vaxxer, who was taken to hospital with Covid, performed a sad act before succumbing to the disease.
Baby ‘turns blue’ after taking ivermectin
A dad who suspected his baby girl had fallen ill with Covid took to an underground chat group for advice, with shocking consequences.
Surprise over quick spread of new variant
A new sub-variant of Omicron has surprised experts with its fast spread in European countries, with BA.2 now detected in around 40 countries.
Vaccine won’t impact fertility but Covid can
Getting vaccinated does not impact pregnancy rates but a study shows catching Covid can temporarily make it less likely a couple will conceive.
Vaccine chief reveals big ‘disappointment’
One of Israel’s top vaccine advisers has revealed he and his colleagues were “surprised and disappointed” by one element of the jab rollout.
When you should ignore your RAT result
From whether you’re still infectious to leaving isolation, here’s everything you need to know if you’re still returning a positive Covid result.
The three problems with N95 masks
Aussie doctor Norman Swan has explained why the N95 masks may still present some issues moving through the current wave.
The problem with Rogan’s Covid interviews
A professor of epidemiology has weighed in on the Joe Rogan Covid-19 saga after recent episodes attracted a tidal wave of attention.
Woman who’s had ‘long Covid’ for 12 years
A group of women whose ill health has been ignored for years may hold the key to long Covid, including a simple test that could help diagnose sufferers.
Olympic sprinter hit with booster side effect
An Olympic sprinter says she is “upset” at being diagnosed with a rare heart condition after getting her Pfizer booster shot.
Singer dies after getting Covid on purpose
A well-known, unvaccinated European singer has died just days after intentionally catching Covid-19, leaving behind her shattered family.
Woman’s two-year battle with Covid
After catching Covid on a cruise in 2020, one Aussie woman is still battling “weird” symptoms and is no longer able to work.
‘Distressing’: Dan reveals stance on IVF pause
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has revealed his stance on the pausing of IVF procedures after receiving widespread backlash.
Pfizer’s new pill ‘effective against Omicron’
The world is about to get an “important and effective tool” in the battle against the devastating Omicron variant – in the form of a simple pill.
Fourth jab still doesn’t stop Omicron
An Israeli study has found even a fourth dose of a Covid-19 vaccine is “not good enough” to prevent Omicron infection.
Leigh Sales’ brutally honest Covid-19 message
ABC host Leigh Sales has shared a brutally honest post calling for an end to Covid-19 ‘fear and panic’ amid the Omicron outbreak.
Why you can’t get rid of Covid brain fog
Even young people are complaining of brain fog lingering long after they’ve had Covid – so how long will it last?
What I wish I’d known before catching Covid
After so long reporting on the Covid pandemic as a health journalist, Felicity thought she’d be prepared when she caught it. She was wrong.
TGA confirms booster side effect
Australia’s medicines regulator has confirmed the first cases of rare heart inflammation after booster vaccines.
How Covid could affect your brain
Scientists are starting to get a clearer picture of the ways Covid can affect the brain, and often those conditions can last longer than other symptoms.
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