Warning of ‘explosive resurgence’ of virus
Modelling released by the Morrison Government has provided a reality check for Australians, showing just how bad things could have got.
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Johnson breathing without aid in ICU
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has received oxygen treatment in intensive care but is not on a ventilator and remains in “good spirits”.
Trigger that makes coronavirus lethal
A single, simple way the virus acts could be the difference between a coronavirus patient having mild symptoms and pneumonia.
Cruise passengers trapped on docked ships
Thousands of cruise passengers are stranded in the US after new guidelines banned them from further travel on planes, buses or cars.
Anti-vaxxer’s sick virus claims rejected
Experts have addressed claims from a popular anti-vaxxer who said “you can’t catch a virus” and told Australians to ignore social distancing.
New COVID plague infesting Aussie streets
A new plague is sweeping through Australian streets. And it’s a direct result of the coronavirus outbreak impacting the world.
Who can get a virus test in Australia
Many states have changed their guidelines on who can be tested for COVID-19. Check here to see if you are now able to be tested for the virus.
Bodies ‘likely’ to be buried in parks
The bodies of coronavirus victims will “likely” be buried in public New York parks as morgues become overwhelmed with corpses.
Three people in their 30s on ventilators
Three people in their 30s with no pre-existing conditions are on ventilators in NSW in what health officials are calling a virus “wake up call”.
Why you shouldn’t wear gloves to shop
You’ve probably noticed people wearing gloves at the supermarket. Now a surgeon has made a video explaining why that’s a bad idea.
Group makes cheeky virus puzzle for PM
PETA has waded into the isolation debate saying Scott Morrison might enjoy a puzzle they’ve created showing animals who’ve carried zoonotic viruses.
Man jumps fence to defy outdoor gym ban
Despite strict rules in place to combat the spread of coronavirus, one man in Melbourne didn’t let the new measures get in the way of his workout.
Wife plays wedding song as husband dies
This New York woman watched her husband die from the other side of the screen, but not before she played him a nostalgic song.
Coronavirus vaccine ‘not a certainty’
Everyone is holding out for a vaccine for coronavirus, but we may never get one warns an infectious diseases expert.
’Significant amount of deaths’ investigated
The NSW police commissioner has announced a criminal investigations in the disastrous Ruby Princess saga after new allegations.
Doctor’s grim answer to simple question
A doctor who has contracted COVID-19 has given a stomach-churning answer to a simple question about the virus.
Nurse’s heartbreaking final text to sister
New York nurse Kious Jordan Kelly died this week after contracting coronavirus. Now, his sister has shared his heartbreaking final text messages.
Common item could kill virus
A Melbourne-based study has shown that a common household item used to treat headlice could be able to kill the virus in its tracks.
COVID-19 leads to rat explosion
Rats are on the rise in the open as COVID-19 eats into their supply of takeaway castoffs leading to them fighting for your rubbish.
‘Could die’: Grim warning for young people
Young people have been told to not be COVID-19 complacent with a warning they could be one of the “unlucky ones” who are fit and well but still end up in ICU.
All your coronavirus questions answered
There is a lot of confusion as governments scramble to contain the pandemic. Here are all your coronavirus questions with the simplest answers.
Bombshell email in cruise ship debacle
A chain of emails exchanged between NSW Health and the senior physician aboard the Ruby Princess show the department knew of COVID-19 risk on the ship, before allowing it to dock in Sydney.
PM says wet markets are a ‘real problem’
Wet markets, where COVID-19 is thought to have originated, have been labelled a “real problem” and “risk to health” by the PM.
The most common coronavirus symptom
By now most people have an idea of some of the signs of COVID-19, but there is one main symptom that 88 per cent of patients experience.
How long virus survives on surfaces
Researchers have figured out how long coronavirus can survive on surfaces – and the one reason why wearing gloves is a bad idea.
10m Americans file for unemployment
Ten million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits as the nation continues to struggle amid the coronavirus crisis.
‘I’m terrified for Australia’, expert says
An Aussie scientist based in the US has said coronavirus cases could explode in Australia and we are currently at just the “tip of the iceberg”.
How long to know restrictions work
Aussies are being hit with new virus restrictions daily. But there is a significant lag time between putting the measures in place and knowing if they work.
Quarantined influencer slams critics
An Aussie Instagram influencer in luxury hotel quarantine after returning from Bali has hit back at critics who called her a “princess”.
Calls to make everybody wear face masks
As data shows a significant percentage of coronavirus carriers have no symptoms, experts are in talks in the US to widen guidelines wearing face masks.
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