Australia’s major Covid breakthrough
Australians will soon be able to access the first oral Covid-19 medications after a major breakthrough overnight.
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More rapid antigen tests for Vic
Victoria has recorded 21,966 new Covid cases and 15 deaths as authorities made a major announcement about rapid antigen tests.
Lambie’s hospital demand: ‘Put ADF to goddamn use’
Jacqui Lambie has issued a desperate plea for troops to fill gaps in Australia’s health system as it crumbles under the pessure of Omicron.
Covid booster named best passes second study
Covid boosters with Pfizer and Moderna offer protection against Covid-19 – but one has again emerged as more effective in a second study.
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More NSW regions back in lockdown
Several local areas in regional NSW have been thrown back into lockdown after health officials identified clusters of cases.
Best deals: Where Aussies can fly as travel ban lifts
As airlines prepare to take to the skies again with the reopening of Australia’s international borders, here are the best travel deals on offer.
State slaps tough new rules on regions
Tough restrictions are being imposed in three regional areas as authorities investigate the movements of a Covid-positive resident.
Hunt’s demand to Victorian authorities
The federal health minister has written to his Victorian counterpart asking them to ‘make sure’ they are giving ‘all the details’.
Urgent alert for multiple massage parlours
Queensland health authorities have issued an urgent coronavirus alert for multiple massage parlours which were exposed to Covid-19.
Victoria ‘on track’ for reopening date
Victoria’s health chief is confident the state is on track to reopen and says one of the most hated rules could soon be scrapped.
State’s near miss on Covid-19 spread
Victoria has narrowly avoided a likely spike in Covid-19 cases after testing of one crucial cohort uncovered dozens of infections.
Alarm as new Qld case infectious for 10 days
Queensland has recorded a new mystery Covid case as authorities fear exposure sites will keep soaring with the woman infectious in the community for 10 days.
Canberra records 28 cases
Canberra has recorded 28 new cases and two deaths from Covid-19 as the ACT focuses on vaccinating one key part of the population.
Virus warning for 90 new sites
Dozens of new venues have been added to Victoria’s growing list of Covid-19 exposure sites, including a Coles, childcare centres and a cinema.
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