COVID 19
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Omicron linked to more long COVID-19 cases AAP - 29-03-2024
The Omicron coronavirus variant could be causing more cases of long COVID than earlier versions of the disease, scientists say. A study of more than 11,000
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Vaccine mandates for NSW health workers reconsidered AAP - 25-03-2024
Vaccine mandates for NSW health workers could soon be dropped as the state government weighs up lifting the COVID-19 pandemic-era requirements. Health Minister
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Australians encouraged to continue getting booster jabs AAP - 29-02-2024
All Australian adults should continue to get COVID-19 booster jabs but children in good health need not worry, the government's vaccine advisory group says.
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COVID vaccine mandate 'unlawful' for emergency services AAP - 27-02-2024
COVID-19 vaccine mandates for Queensland police and ambulance service workers were made unlawfully, the state's Supreme Court has found. The court on Tuesday
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Australia's COVID-19 response 'worst ever failing' AAP - 01-02-2024
Australia's COVID-19 pandemic response has been slammed as the "worst ever public health failing" as doctors call for a royal commission into the nation's
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NSW COVID-19 wave has reached plateau, data suggests AAP - 28-01-2024
A spike in COVID-19 infections seen in Australia's two most populous states over the Christmas and New Year period may have reached a plateau, data suggests.
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COVID, flu vaccination rates drop as cases surge: WHO AAP - 14-01-2024
Low vaccination rates against the latest versions of COVID-19 and influenza are putting pressure on health care systems, leading public health officials say.
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New COVID-19 variant drives festive season surge AAP - 10-01-2024
NSW and Victoria are recording a spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations as emerging variant JN.1 drives a wave of infections. Health officials say while
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Hundreds of patients given expired COVID-19 vaccines AAP - 05-01-2024
A pharmacy in rural Tasmania has administered expired COVID-19 vaccinations to about 600 people over two years. The state's health department said the issue
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Alert over summer spike in COVID, respiratory illnesses AAP - 22-12-2023
An unseasonal spike in respiratory illnesses has hit Queensland, prompting a warning from the chief health officer in the lead up to Christmas. Across the state
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WHO declares JN.1 a COVID 'variant of interest' AAP - 20-12-2023
The World Health Organisation has classified the JN.1 coronavirus variant as a "variant of interest" but says current evidence shows its risk to public health is
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New COVID-19 vaccines hit pharmacy shelves AAP - 11-12-2023
New COVID-19 vaccines targeting the current Omicron variant of the virus are available in community pharmacies throughout Australia. The XBB 1.5 shots were
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Reminder to rest and test for COVID over festive season AAP - 07-12-2023
Another COVID-19 wave is making its way through the community, with Australians being advised to test and rest at home if they're feeling unwell this festive season.
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COVID-19 review urges shake-up of UK response to crises AAP - 05-12-2023
A major shake-up of the way the British government responds to crises is needed with the current approach haphazard, according to a document published by the nation's
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Low vaccination rates prompt jab 'surge' plea AAP - 27-11-2023
The number of Australians getting vaccinated against COVID-19, shingles and other serious diseases has dropped, prompting a plea to reset national immunisation strategies
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Warning to vaccinate as pre-Xmas COVID-19 cases surge AAP - 23-11-2023
A new wave of COVID-19 cases is hitting the nation, as experts warn people to remain vigilant and stay up to date with their vaccines as we enter the festive season.
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Study finds no link between sudden death, COVID shots AAP - 22-11-2023
Indian researchers have found no evidence that COVID-19 vaccination was behind "unexplained sudden deaths", a medical organisation says, instead pointing to the
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New vaccines to target current COVID-19 variants AAP - 21-11-2023
The latest COVID-19 vaccines targeting common variants of the virus will be made available to Australians from next month. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler
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Ruby Princess liner negligent, misleading in COVID trip AAP - 25-10-2023
A cruise liner that went ahead with a voyage that led to a major COVID-19 outbreak misled passengers about safety and was negligent in its duty of care. In
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COVID-19 costing the Australian economy billions AAP - 11-10-2023
COVID-19 is costing the Australian economy billions in lost worker productivity and healthcare spending. The pandemic may be moving into the endemic phase but
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