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.
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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.
WHO delivers Omicron overload warning
The World Health Organisation has delivered another chilling warning, suggesting healthcare systems could be overwhelmed by Omicron, despite its milder symptoms.
Why you’ll hear Omicron before you feel it
New research suggests the most common symptom Omicron patients experience is one you’ll hear well before you feel ill.
City’s surge in child Covid hospitalisations
New York’s health department has warned of an increase in the number of children hospitalised with Covid-19 over the festive season.
Omicron dials up Christmas Eve chaos
Covid-19 has added chaos to Australia’s Christmas preparations. Here’s what you need to know about all the new restrictions and cases around the country.
Nation approves new Covid pill
The US has approved a second Covid pill just one day after greenlighting Pfizer’s similar, more effective drug, as the nation scrambles to stop an Omicron surge.
Omicron ‘five times less severe’ than Delta
Dominic Perrottet says early signs indicate Omicron is “five times less severe” than Delta, with most cases among young people.
New Covid vaccine for Australia
A new brand of Covid-19 vaccine is expected to hit Aussie shores within a month, Health Minister Greg Hunt has revealed.
Why 1.6 million Aussies aren‘t protected
More than 1.6 million Australians are facing compromised protection from the Omicron variant for a concerning reason.
Doctor reveals nightly Omicron symptom
A noted British doctor is highlighting symptoms that distinguish the Omicron variant from the common cold, and even other Covid strains.
Mask mandate in Tas as new cases arise
Masks will be mandatory indoors across the state, the Premier has declared, after several new Covid-19 cases were recorded.
Low-dose vaccine fails in trials on kids
Newly released data by Pfizer presents a worrying omen for getting younger children vaccinated against Covid.
‘X-factor’ behind Japan’s Covid success
Scientists have discovered a genetic advantage present in many ethnic Japanese that may be helping them to fight Covid-19 infections.
‘Little protection’: Doc’s stern jab warning
Blasting the premature lifting of restrictions, a doctor has shared sobering information on just how protected double-jabbed people actually are.
New detail solves Omicron puzzle
A new study has partially uncovered a major characteristic about Omicron previously unknown to scientists, however, it’s not all good news.
‘Severe disease’: Fierce Omicron warning
A top doctor has issued a severe warning about the Omicron variant.
Newcastle clubbers’ TikTok Covid fury
NSW partygoers caught up in a superspreader event at a Newcastle nightclub have shared their frustrations in TikTok videos.
Aussies losing freedoms as restrictions lift
Not everyone is celebrating restrictions lifting. For a particular group of Aussies it’s a challenging and scary time.
How some cops could avoid Covid jab
A group of Queensland police officers and health workers fighting their employers’ vaccine mandates have scored a legal win in court.
Musk speaks out against vaccine mandates
Elon Musk has spoken against mandatory vaccinations, saying it’s “just not something we should do in America”.
New ‘disorder’ striking down healthy people
Experts have warned that a new disorder linked to the Covid-19 pandemic could lead to a massive rise in heart disease and deaths.
Expert reveals who is spreading Omicron
The Omicron wave of the coronavirus pandemic is being driven by one particular group of people, data shows.
Fears as UK records first Omicron death
Boris Johnson has announced the first UK death related to the Omicron variant of Covid as he urged people to get boosters immediately.
How Omicron will change the world
It is better at evading vaccines and much more infectious than Delta. So is Omicron the worst thing to happen in the pandemic, or will it save the world?
Unusual Omicron symptom found in kids
Health experts say it’s important for parents to watch for an unusual symptom which seems to be more common in kids infected with Omicron.
‘In denial’: Doc’s bleak Omicron warning
A leading epidemiologist has accused people of becoming “too blasé and laid-back” about the new variant, with potentially dire consequences.
PM ‘strongly supports’ booster shot move
Scott Morrison says the possibility of bringing booster shots forward will be ‘strongly supported’ by the government.
Scientists find ‘stealth’ Omicron variant
A stealthier version of Omicron could make the strain harder to track, with standard Covid-19 tests unable to identify it from other variants.
Victoria confirms first Omicron case
An international arrival in Melbourne has become the first person in Victoria to test positive for the Omicron variant.
Real reason kids should get vaxxed
The head of the TGA has revealed the important reasons children under 12 should get the Covid-19 vaccine.
Jab side effects for young kids revealed
Australian children aged 5 to 11 will soon be able to receive Pfizer. Here’s the side effects health authorities are expecting.
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