Residents in hospital as nursing home outbreak grows to 43
The Covid-19 outbreak within a Lockyer Valley nursing home has continued to grow, with 17 residents and 26 staff members contracting the virus. Two residents are also in hospital.
Toowoomba health
Keep up to date with local health news affecting the Toowoomba region and the Darling Downs.
Small businesses wary as city braces for more Covid cases
Toowoomba’s small businesses have taken new mask mandates in the stride as they seek to make the most of the current situation. But they say fears are growing over a spike in local Covid cases.
Police investigating informal street party outside anti-mandate bar
Police have confirmed it is investigating an informal street party that formed outside a controversial Toowoomba bar on New Year’s Eve, after supporters were blocked from entering.
Meet Toowoomba scientist behind cutting edge Covid home testing kit
Dr Scott Fry’s work has created a highly accurate home testing kit for Covid-19. With rapid testing kits now becoming popular, the former Toowoomba scientist is backing their rollout.
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Mass jabs: Clinics hit the road to vaccinate Darling Downs
Toowoomba and the Darling Downs is running out of time to get vaccinated before the first border restrictions are eased next month — here’s how you can get jabbed.
Covid is coming: Toowoomba GP’s jab plea to unvaccinated
Time is running out for the Darling Downs’s 29,000 unvaccinated residents, with this weekend representing the last opportunity to get your first jab before the borders start to reopen.
Minutes away: Delta lockdown on our doorstep
Less than 15 minutes from our CBD people are locked down in the toughest restrictions since the Covid pandemic began, and dozens of residents are in active quarantine.
Tested, quarantined, vaccinated: City’s eye-opening pandemic stats revealed
Fresh data has uncovered exactly how many people have been tested, vaccinated, and been subject to quarantine, as well as the age group with the most positive cases.
Last Darling Downs aged care residents receive second dose of Covid-19 vaccine
The final aged care residents on the Darling Downs have now been vaccinated, marking the end of the rollout for the region’s elderly population.
All your questions about Toowoomba restrictions, lockdowns answered
New cases of Covid-19 located in the community has pushed Queensland into a snap, three-day lockdown. We’ve answered your questions about the lockdown here.
New hospice fundraiser seeking more teams to raise crucial funds
An innovative fundraising venture is tipped to raise thousands of dollars for the Toowoomba Hospice – but they need help from the public to do it.
Revealed: What Covid vaccine changes mean for Toowoomba residents What change in vaccines means for the city
Darling Downs Health has revealed exactly what the changes in vaccine distribution means for people over the age of 60 in Toowoomba, and how you can get your jab. Details here.
Toowoomba men urged to ditch the ‘it’ll be right’ attitude
This Men’s Health Week new data has revealed that 43% of men will wait until they experience issues before booking a check-up, rather than engage in regular appointments.
Goal smashed at fundraiser dedicated to newborn who passed away from SIDS
A devoted dad has raised thousands for the Toowoomba Hospital through an event he held for his late daughter Bella, after she passed away from SIDS at just four weeks old.
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