RAT shortage causes ‘extreme impact’ on NSW pharmacists
The RAT race is having a bigger impact on pharmacists in NSW than other parts of the country, and chemists in the state are also finding it harder to source …
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Scott Morrison gives update on Covid response, back-to-school plan
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says people must still isolate for seven days if they catch Covid, after previously saying it would “make sense” to reduce it to five if the …
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SA records deadliest Covid day with 11 deaths, 3777 new cases; Premier rules out cutting down isolation to five days
South Australia has recorded its highest ever number of Covid-19 related deaths over a 24 hour period. The state recorded 3777 new cases on Thursday as well as 11 deaths …
Read MoreMystery case of Covid-19 infectious in the WA community
A mystery case of Covid-19 has been detected in Western Australia, as the state recorded five new local cases with some infectious in the community. WA Health said four of …
Read MoreNational cabinet: Scott Morrison holding press conference about Covid-19 response, back-to-school plan
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is holding a press conference about the nation’s Omicron response after national cabinet. Mr Morrison met with premiers and chief ministers at 12pm on Thursday where …
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SA records 3777 new cases, 11 deaths; Premier rules out cutting down isolation to five days
South Australia has recorded 3777 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday as well as 11 deaths. While the figure was higher that yesterday’s 3482 infections and three deaths, Premier Steven Marshall …
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Thousands of Victorian tradies can get booster jabs on site from this week
Thousands of tradies will be able to get their booster shots on site in Victoria from this week, with mobile vaccination clinics to be set up at building sites. The …
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Sydney man Zeshi Wu allegedly stole 42,000 rapid antigen tests
A father of two accused of stealing 42,000 rapid antigen tests worth more than $500,000 has been released on bail. Zeshi Wu, 27, was charged with dishonestly obtain property by …
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‘Traditional method’ protein vaccine Novavax approved for use in Australia
Australians sceptical about getting any of the “new technology” Covid-19 vaccines approved for use in Australia finally have a fourth, more traditional, option. Novavax has been provisionally approved for use …
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Qld Covid: State reports 16,812 new cases and nine deaths, including 18yo with underlying conditions
Another nine people have died from the coronavirus in Queensland – including an 18-year-old with significant underlying conditions – as the state reports 16,812 new infections. Thursday’s update revealed Covid …
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