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.
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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.
Why some people won’t catch Covid
Why do some people living with a person who has Covid-19 not test positive at all? A medical expert breaks down how and why this happens.
Big hint on Covid-19 booster shots
Australia’s most senior health adviser has dropped a huge clue on booster shots as Covid-19 cases climb across the country.
The terrifying reality of ‘long Covid’
As more Aussies become infected with Covid-19, many are now at risk of getting longer term symptoms. So how likely is it you’ll get long Covid?
WHO backs new drugs as Omicron surges
Two new drugs have now been strongly recommended for patients with severe or critical Covid-19 by a group of international experts.
Graph shows why half vaxxed in ICU is good
Some have seized on ICU figures in NSW to suggest vaccinations aren’t working. But they are wrong and this graph shows why.
Why half the people in ICU are vaxxed
The high number of vaccinated people in intensive care in NSW may appear concerning but it actually shows the jab is working.
Pfizer CEO’s shock Omicron admission
Pfizer’s chief executive has revealed that two doses of the current Covid-19 vaccine offer “very limited protection, if any” against Omicron.
Why some people just don’t catch Covid
Groundbreaking new research has provided a clue as to why some people fall ill with Covid-19, while others are unscathed after exposure.
Weird side effect of booster revealed
Two weeks after receiving her Covid booster, a Sydney woman noticed a five-year skin problem had “completely disappeared”. She’s not alone.
‘Worse than a cold’: 10yo’s Covid symptoms
A mum has revealed the moment she knew her son was coming down with Covid-19 — just as he was supposed to finally get his vaccine shot.
Why it’s so hard to vaccinate your child
Reports are piling up of GPs cancelling or pushing back vaccine appointments for kids aged five to 11, angering already desperate parents. This could be why.
Pfizer creating ‘Omicron’ Covid vaccine
The CEO of Pfizer has announced a vaccine for the highly transmissible Omicron variant of Covid-19 will be ready by March, with doses already in the works.
New Omicron symptom in children
Doctors are picking up a new symptom of the Omicron variant in young children – but it may not be as scary as it seems.
‘New variant’ combines Delta and Omicron
A scientist in Cyprus claims he has discovered a new Covid-19 variant that combines elements from both Omicron and Delta strains.
Changes to women’s periods linked to vax
Getting vaccinated can impact the length of women’s menstrual cycle, a new study has confirmed, although the change is small.
You’re doing rapid antigen tests wrong
As rapid antigen tests become the dominant way Aussies find out if they’ve got Covid, a doctor has revealed the ways you could be doing yours wrong.
Does natural immunity actually work?
As the Omicron wave spreads like wildfire, Australians have been warned to prepare to catch the virus. But what happens after you recover?
New phrase to replace ‘fully vaccinated’
The US will begin moving away from describing people as “fully vaccinated” against Covid-19 in favour of “up to date” with their boosters.
First ‘flurona’ cases in US as fears grow
The United States is on high alert after the first cases of “flurona” – simultaneous flu and Covid-19 infections – were confirmed by officials.
Nation’s plan to ‘ride out’ Omicron
Boris Johnson has announced that the UK can endure the nation’s current Covid wave, bolstered by the Omicron variant, without re-entering lockdown.
Servo’s ‘outrageous’ rapid test price
A service station is coming under fire for selling rapid Covid tests at an “outrageous” price, but they’re not the only ones doing it.
Burger joint defends $50 rapid tests
As Aussies scramble for RATs, finding them in unexpected places and at exorbitant prices, a burger joint selling them has hit back at the criticism.
Scientists discover new mutant Covid variant
Alarm bells are ringing after a new Covid variant was detected in France, with a renowned health expert pointing out a “worrying” sign.
Key behind Omicron’s rapid spread
New research out of the University of Copenhagen has revealed alarming new data regarding the wildfire spread of the Omicron variant.
‘We can’t jab whole planet every 6 months’
An expert has warned that vaccinating the whole world every six months is not sustainable, and cautioned against endless booster shots.
‘Not fit to be PM’: Albo claim slammed
The Health Minister has launched a vicious spray against Anthony Albanese, slamming the opposition leader as ‘unworthy’ of running for Prime Minister.
74% of NSW ICU patients have Delta
In an encouraging sign as Omicron takes hold in Australia, it has been revealed that a huge proportion of the worst cases in NSW have Delta.
Top doctor predicts end of the pandemic
Dr Nick Coatsworth has made a big call on the end of the pandemic, explaining that we might already be there and what it means for the future.
Israel’s radical new Covid measure
Israel has started giving fourth Covid vaccine shots to people with weakened immunity amid a worrying Omicron surge.
Study reveals why Omicron is less severe
Multiple new studies have revealed why the Omicron variant, though more contagious, causes milder disease than previous strains of Covid-19.
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