Fallout from dumping WA Covid rule laid bare
Dumping Western Australia’s mask rule before Easter could lead to an extra 147,000 Covid cases, new modelling reveals. Removing the mask mandate could also increase deaths by up to 30 …
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South Australia smashes grim Covid record, reaching new high since pandemic began
South Australia has once again smashed its daily Covid-19 case record, despite recent modelling suggesting the peak would be lower. There were 6091 new infections reported on Wednesday, making it …
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NSW chief health officer’s January coronavirus advice mostly ignored
NSW‘s top doctor wanted tough new restrictions to be imposed in January as Omicron cases skyrocketed, but her health advice was mostly ignored by the government. Chief health officer Kerry …
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‘Poisoning, toxicity, addiction, trauma and burns’: Report sounds alarm on vaping
The future of e-cigarettes – or vaping – in Australia remains clouded, with a worrying new report giving momentum to a potential ban. An Australian National University report on vaping …
Read MoreNSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard tests positive to Covid
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has tested positive to Covid-19. Mr Hazzard’s office said the Minister tested positive on Tuesday night and is suffering minor flu-like symptoms. “Minister Hazzard is …
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More than two million Aussies considered overdue for booster shot
Under 40s have been called out after it was revealed more than two million Australians are now considered overdue for their Covid-19 booster. Australia’s vaccine rollout chief Lieutenant General John …
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The issues that could cause for Covid pain for Aussies
While the threat of Covid has started to subside, leading health experts are warning Australians to be on guard for the upcoming flu season or the emergence of a more …
Read MoreNSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard tests positive to Covid
NSW Healthxjmtzyw Minister Brad Hazzard has tested positive to Covid-19. Mr Hazzard’s office said the Minister tested positive on Tuesday night and is suffering minor flu-like symptoms. “Minister Hazzard is …
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COVID in Australia: Massive change to close contact rule looms when Omicron passes
Isolation requirements for COVID close contacts will likely be scrapped across all States and territories once the peak of the current outbreak passes. The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee noted …
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‘Restrictions did their job’: Qld to scrap vaccination mandate for pubs, cafes
Queensland’s vaccination mandate for most venues – including pubs, cafes and restaurants – will be scrapped within a week, the premier has announced. The controversial order, which has been in …
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