Biggest risk to changing isolation rules
Australians infected with Covid-19 could soon spend just five days in isolation, but there is one big risk tied to the major change.
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‘Unavoidable’: Dan grilled over hospital crisis
Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews has made his first comments about the state’s hospital ‘code brown’ crisis as Omicron puts the system under strain.
‘Weed nuns’ praise cannabis for Covid study
A group of “Weed nuns” have praised a study claiming cannabis may help fight Covid, saying science is finally “catching up with ancient wisdom”.
Warning about flu-rona in Australia
The chief medical officer has warned Australia will face a ‘challenge’ when the flu combines with Covid in coming months.
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Another Vic region back in lockdown
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Another Vic region back in lockdown
Another Victorian region has been being forced back into a snap seven-day lockdown a fortnight after being freed from restrictions.
Pill to treat Covid-19 shows ‘compelling results’
The first oral antiviral treatment for Covid-19 could be on its way after successful clinical trials.
Astra vs Pfizer: Shock new data puts Aussie jab snob fears to bed
People who shunned AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine and risked infection by waiting for Pfizer may have made a mistake.
Quarantine security staff underpaid
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Virus fears: Second truckie positive
Another truck driver has tested positive to Covid-19 in one state that’s gone weeks without any community transmission.
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