$1.1m plan to overhaul Long Covid, chronic fatigue care
Guidelines to treat the 750,000-plus Australians who have Long Covid and chronic fatigue syndrome are more than two decades old. See the plan to fix them.
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What are the symptoms? Can I get a booster? New Covid strain explained
Another Covid Christmas could be on the cards, but what exactly will it mean for Victoria? ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
‘Minefields’: Christmas Covid warning
Cases threaten to spike across the country during the Christmas period, with experts warning those who are vulnerable to be prepared.
Full List: Every aged care Covid outbreak in NSW
Covid is sweeping through aged care homes, with the virus killing at least six people a day. See where the outbreaks are.
Covid surge: How to protect yourself
Two new vaccines will soon be available in Australia to help fight new strains of Covid. See who is eligible and what else you can do to prevent infection.
WATCH: ‘Superspreader’ singer mocks ‘crazy’ Covid crackdowns
An Australian evangelist who hosted a US singer dubbed a ‘superspreader’ for defying Covid restrictions says churches need to stand up against future ‘draconian’ rulings which infringe on human rights. SEE THE VIDEO
Eighth Covid wave hits Australia
Australia is in the grips of its eighth Covid wave, but the country’s chief medical officer has insisted it is “business as usual” in managing the disease.
What they’re not telling you about Covid
Far more people are dying from Covid than the flu. While we may want to forget all about the virus that turned our lives upside down, it’s not going away. Read our special report on why the pandemic is far from over.
‘It’s unfair’: CSL accused of tax dodging
Australia’s vaccine powerhouse, CSL, is being accused of shifting $5bn to Switzerland to crush its tax bill at a time the company was tied up in giant government contracts.
‘Unforgivable’: State’s major Covid backflip
One state has announced a major backflip on a strict pandemic vaccination rule, and the timing hasn’t gone down well with everyone.
Medical experts answer Aussies burning Covid questions
Aussies are still being struck down by Covid. Medical experts reveal when the virus will end and answer all the big questions about the deadly virus.
‘Significantly elevated’: What we didn’t know about Long Covid
A new study believed to be the first of its kind has documented the extent of damage caused by Long Covid. See how it affects you.
Should we be worried about the new Pi variant of Covid?
The Pi variant of Covid has scientists worried after it has emerged. Here’s how it could impact Australia.
Major mystery behind the Covid-19 pandemic unravelled
Researchers have made an unexpected discovery which may finally explain why Covid spreads so easily and will never leave us.
‘Not over’: Top doc’s shock Covid message to Aussies
We all want to forget masks, lockdowns and social distancing but the mayhem caused by Covid is not over. Here’s what every Australian can do.
Why Covid deaths are on the rise
Falling vaccination rates and waning vigilance could lead to a deadly “three-pronged” spike in infections this winter as rates of Covid and influenza climb.
Barred doctor’s fresh legal strife
A suspended doctor and anti-vax protest leader is facing a new legal headache after being charged by police.
Scary impact of Covid on the unvaxxed
As the fifth Covid wave takes a hold around Australia, new research reveals the impact of the virus on the unvaxxed.
Disturbing Covid trend across Australia
Covid numbers are climbing across the country as health experts plead with Australians to do the “simple measures” ahead of winter.
WHO makes massive Covid-19 decision
The UN health body has said “life has returned to normal” in most countries the way it was prior to the pandemic.
Flu or Covid? New test can diagnose both with one swab
A new home rapid antigen test can now detect if you have Covid or the flu with just one swab. See how it works.
Catching Covid can trigger deadly side effect months later
Covid-19 infections can trigger a killer new side effect within months, a study of more than 30,000 adults found.
Covid strain’s worrying new symptom in kids
The new Covid variant Arcturus is causing a new symptom of concern in children. Here’s what you need to know.
Next step in state’s Covid fines saga
A Supreme Court judgment could invalidate all Covid-19 fines after a state’s revenue department backed down on thousands of penalty notices.
Alarming new Covid symptom revealed
A disturbing new long Covid symptom has been discovered by researchers. See what it is and how it affects sufferers.
New Aussie hope to cure cancer with Covid-19
Three years after the pandemic was declared it seems there might be a silver lining to Covid-19, as Aussie scientists are working on a clever way to use the virus to cure cancer.
‘Help end the pandemic’: World first Covid spray vaccine trial begins
A new Covid-19 vaccine is being trialled on the Sunshine Coast, promising to offer a jab-free option.
Date of next Covid surge revealed
It’s been revealed when Australia will experience the next Covid surge, but one state is expected to reach its peak much sooner than the rest.
Shock reason ‘church’ sacked woman
A spiritual wellness centre and “church” being sued for sacking a woman over a Covid-19 vaccine has been dealt a major blow.
Covid probe should be like ‘royal commission’
The Nationals first wanted a Covid review in the early days of the pandemic, while the state’s AMA thinks a medical expert is needed.
WHO to China: show ‘co-operation and transparency’
The World Health Organisation has urged China to be more open about the number of its coronavirus fatalities as 60,000 Covid-related deaths in a month are declared.
Warning about ‘really nasty’ Covid variant
Australia has been warned to stay prepared with vaccines for when a “really nasty” Covid variant emerges.
‘Kind of scary’: China’s hidden ‘hand grenade’
With reports of morgues and pharmacies pushed to capacity in China because of a Covid explosion, a health expert has shared a major fear.
Everything to know about new Covid strain
A new Covid variant has been detected in Australia after spreading rapidly from the US. Here’s everything you need to know about the new threat.
‘Extra bad boy’: New Covid strain hits Australia
A highly transmissible Covid subvariant has been detected in Australia, as a health expert reveals the level of risk it poses to the community.
China reacts as Australia defends new Covid rule
China has declared restrictions on Chinese travellers enforced by Australia and other countries as ‘unnecessary’.
‘Worst Covid variant’: What you need to know
Experts fear that the new Omicron subvariant will cause another avalanche of Covid-19 cases. Here is what you need to know.
Vax change that could impact millions of Aussies
Australia’s top infectious disease expert has called for one major vaccine rule to be changed as Aussies brace for a rise in Covid-19 cases over Christmas.
How to check your Covid test works
The TGA has examined rapid antigen tests to see what Covid kit is the best. Take the test to see how your RAT rates.
RAT test millionaires: Where they are now
Federal contracts for Covid rapid antigen tests more than doubled in the year since the RAT Kings and Queens became overnight millionaires. Here’s where they are now.
Aussies hit with new Covid mask warning
Millions of Australians have been warned to wear face masks in certain settings to quash a steep Christmas Covid wave.
Why on-the-spot Covid tests were axed
One of the country’s top doctors has revealed why the easily accessible Covid-19 tests have been axed.
Summer Covid warning for one group
New data reveals one group is more likely to contract Covid this summer, as one state records tens of thousands of cases in the past week.
Anti-lockdown protester to sue cops
A judge has raised questions around charges against Reignite Democracy Australia founder Monica Smit, who plans to sue cops for time she spent in prison.
Surprising long Covid symptom in children
An inquiry into long Covid has revealed the shocking impact on children and failings in Australia’s health system to tackle the problem.
Push for masks indoors as Covid spikes
A fresh push to bring back masks has begun as the Victorian government is urged to introduce an “intensive” campaign as Covid cases rise again.
Disturbing reality of Aussies living in poverty
Only affording to eat expired food and thinking prison life would be easier: That’s the reality of Aussies doing desperate things just to get by.
Covid cruise ship docks in Melbourne
A cruise ship battling a Covid outbreak has arrived in Melbourne after reports it was turned away from other ports.
Clashes ignite as former China leader dies
A new wave of clashes broke out in China amid the death of former Communist leader Jiang Zemin, who rose to power after Tiananmen Square crackdown.
Suspended doc’s bizarre scene outside court
A doctor suspended by the regulator after a bizarre anti-vax rant caused a scene outside a Brisbane court before making a bid to get his registration back.
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