Qld has 13 virus deaths, 4801 new cases
Another 13 people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland with the state also recording 4801 new cases.
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WA close contact rules change, cases rise
Western Australia's close contact COVID-19 isolation rules have changed for critical workers ahead of the expected Omicron peak.
ACT records 838 new cases of COVID-19
The ACT has registered a spike in new COVID-19 cases, with 838 infections reported on Wednesday.
NSW man dies with Japanese encephalitis
NSW Health has confirmed a man aged in his 70s is the second Australian to die after contracting Japanese encephalitis.
NSW has 13,179 COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths
There are 13,179 new cases of COVID-19 NSW and nine more deaths, while more than 56 per cent of adults have had a booster vaccine.
Victorian man dies from encephalitis
A Victorian man has died from encephalitis, as confirmed national cases rise to nine and warnings the floods may result in a surge of cases.
ACT records rise in infections, 658 cases
Hospitalisations and COVID-19 cases have risen in the ACT, with Canberra registered 658 new infections.
COVID uncertainty here to stay: Morrison
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has warned of the threat of new COVID variants, saying uncertainty about the virus would remain for some time.
NSW reports 5 virus deaths, 13,018 cases
More than 13,000 people in NSW have been newly diagnosed with COVID-19 and five elderly people have died after contracting the virus.
Qld records one virus death, 3,677 cases
Another person has died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state records 3,677 new virus cases after the first mask-free weekend since early January.
COVID booster push for older Australians
An infectious diseases expert has urged the government to refocus efforts on getting COVID-19 booster shots into more older Australians.
Nearly one in five virus cases in WA, SA
More than 22,000 new COVID-19 cases have been reported across Australia along with a further 13 virus-related deaths.
Ant poison found to mimic echidna hormone
Researchers are convinced bull ant venom contains molecules which trigger long-lasting hypersensitivity for nosy echidnas.
Vics take lead on virus variant research
A new research project which will be undertaken at Victoria's Vaccines Collection biobank will hopefully help experts prepare for new COVID-19 strains.
Warnings on unapproved rapid tests
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has warned Australians against using rapid antigen tests that have not been approved for use.
WA has 2137 new Omicron cases, peak looms
Western Australia has recorded 2137 new COVID-19 cases, with the state's Omicron outbreak expected to peak within coming weeks.
Queensland’s Scooby-Doo moment: Time to unmask!
Queenslanders can throw off the masks indoors from 6pm Friday after two months of restrictions. Here's what you need to know.
Qld to ditch mask mandates, density limits
Queensland will scrap its mask mandate from 6pm Friday as overall virus numbers continue to fall.
Victoria reports 26 COVID-19 deaths
Eighteen of Victoria's newly-reported reported COVID-19 deaths occurred in January, as the state's health minister faced pandemic committee questioning.
Aust bolsters Japanese encephalitis plan
Japanese encephalitis virus has been declared a nationally significant communicable disease incident, triggering extra resources for states and territories.
SA virus cases rise, five more deaths
South Australia has reported a third day in a row of rising COVID-19 cases along with five more deaths.
Qld records 6 COVID-19 deaths, 6479 cases
Another six people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state records 6479 new cases.
Four Japanese encephalitis cases in Vic
Japanese encephalitis has been detected in humans in southern Australia for the first time, after four Victorians contracted the virus.
Australia reunited as WA hard border drops
Australians are now free to travel to every state and territory after Western Australia's hard border restrictions, imposed during the pandemic, ended.
Novavax recommended as COVID booster
Australia's immunisation authority has recommended Novavax be used as a COVID-19 booster dose where mRNA vaccines are not available.
Aged care groups welcome dual jab plan
Peak bodies for aged care have welcomed the possibility of residents receiving a fourth COVID-19 vaccine and flu jab at the same time, ahead of winter.
SA warning over mosquito-borne diseases
South Australia health officials have urged people to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes amid concern over a recent spate of hospitalisations.
Virus vaccine milestone for Aussie kids
More than half of Australia's five to 11-year-olds have received their first COVID-19 vaccine.
Mask removal to boost recovery of cities
The NSW premier says the removal of masks in eastern states will help spur economic activity - because when Sydney goes well, so does the country, he says.
Japanese encephalitis warning for Victoria
Victoria's chief health officer is warning of the risk of Japanese encephalitis, with evidence of the virus found in animals in Victoria, NSW and Queensland.
New COVID-19 prevention treatment approved
The medical regulator has approved a new COVID-19 treatment option for people who are medically unable to get the vaccine.