As numbers surge, pandemic declaration extended for three months
As part of Victoria’s continued response to the coronavirus pandemic, Premier Daniel Andrews has extended the pandemic declaration to apply to the state of...
Concerns for the vulnerable over scrapping of isolation rules
The Northern Territory’s leading health organisation has expressed concerns for vulnerable Aboriginal communities, in light of the decision to end COVID isolation.
Prime Minister Anthony...
COVID hospitalisations increasing in Victoria & NSW
The current winter wave of Omicron has seen those aged 60 years and over adversely affected, with higher levels of hospitalisation, especially in Victoria...
COVID isolation reduced to five days, no more masks on plane
The isolation period for people with COVID-19 positive cases has now been reduced to five days as opposed to the regular seven days.
However, this...
From 18 Jan, exemption from close contact for essential workers
With the number of COVID-19 close contacts continuing to grow, Victoria’s public health team will provide more essential workers with an exemption from close...
How long should people with COVID-19 isolate for?
In Australia, people with COVID-19 must self-isolate for at least seven days from the date they test positive.
There are now calls for this period...
Covid in Australia: Riding the wave with vigilance
Amidst a significant wave of transmission in Australia, Associate Professor Trauer has underscored the pivotal role of vaccination in tackling Covid-19, reaffirming it as...
‘Current Omicron wave is just the beginning, not its end’
Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Paul Kelly has warned that all signs indicate cases will continue to rise over the next month as the newer...
Highly infectious COVID strain worries leaders
New strains of COVID-19 have Australia’s leaders and health authorities concerned about a possible surge that will increase pressure on hospitals and doctors over...
Aussies urged to get boosted for spring and the footy finals season
As of 31 August 2022, the Australian Government data shows that only 71.7% of eligible Australians aged 16 and over have had three or...