Girls more stressed than boys about COVID
A new study has advised mental health initiatives in a pandemic should focus more on girls, who experienced greater stress than boys over the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Alcohol health services see pandemic spike
The National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline received 25,000 calls in 2021, prompting concerns about Australian's post-pandemic drinking habits.
Experts concerned over low booster uptake
Health authorities are concerned about the low uptake of COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as ATAGI makes a fourth dose available for more Australians.
Second COVID booster eligibility expanded
An extra 1.5 million people are now eligible to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine, or second booster.
Pauline Hanson struck down with COVID-19
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has contracted COVID-19 and will remain in isolation until after Saturday's federal election.
Tas to lift virus density, capacity rules
Tasmania is lifting its remaining coronavirus density and capacity limits from this weekend, Premier Jeremy Rockliff has announced.
Rising COVID-19 cases inevitable: PM
Scott Morrison says rising COVID-19 infection rates were inevitable and Australia's management of the pandemic has been one of the best in the world.
One in five worked with COVID symptoms
Almost one-in-five-Australians surveyed admit they worked while experiencing COVID-19 symptoms at some point during the pandemic.
N.Korea reports first COVID-19 death
North Korea says one person has died from COVID-19, a day after the country announced its first coronavirus outbreak of the pandemic.
Albanese wants return of COVID-19 ads
Anthony Albanese wants more money put into COVID-19 advertising to ensure people get their coronavirus vaccination booster shots.
PM wants chance to act on pandemic lessons
The prime minister has asked voters for a chance to act on lessons learned during the COVID pandemic, as industry calls for the provision of rapid flu tests.
N.Korea confirms 1st COVID-19 outbreak
North Korea has confirmed its first COVID-19 outbreak, calling it the country's "biggest emergency incident", with leader Kim Jong-un ordering a lockdown.
Mask rules ditched for flyers in Europe
Australians travelling in Europe this northern spring will not have to wear masks on planes or at airports inside the EU, as COVID-19 restrictions ease.
NZ to open border fully from end of July
The New Zealand government wil bring forward the full reopening of its international border to the end of July, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced.
WA health system fears amid virus surge
COVID-19 cases in Western Australia have surged, prompting calls for the re-introduction of some restrictions, including masks.
COVID-19 and flu pose double danger
As Australia heads into winter with COVID-19 still circulating authorities are underlining the importance of vaccination against the flu as well as coronavirus.
Tas premier tests positive after NBL game
Tasmania's Premier Jeremy Rockliff has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending an NBL final series game but says he is "feeling well".
Three new Omicron subvariants in Australia
Australia's immunisation authority is recommending people wait three months after recovering from COVID-19 before getting their next vaccine dose.
COVID-19, flu winter resurgence predicted
People are being warned about a resurgence of COVID-19 and flu this winter with authorities advising both vaccines are required to maximise protection.
Household COVID isolation rule ends
Compulsory isolation for household contacts of people with COVID-19 is a thing of the past as the nation learns to live with the virus.
Australia’s virus toll climbs by 48 deaths
Australia has reported a further 48 COVID-19 deaths, while the nation's virus caseload has jumped almost 39,000 infections in 24 hours.
Cases close non-COVID Tas hospital wards
Three patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in non-virus Tasmanian hospital wards, prompting authorities to close the areas to new admissions and visitors.
$2.1 million needed for long COVID victims
A growing number of Australians are experiencing debilitating fatigue and other symptoms associated with long COVID, prompting calls for government action.
UK kids unfit, overweight after pandemic
Australian researchers have found many UK children gained about seven kilograms amid lockdowns during the pandemic, with nearly half now overweight or obese.
Household contact isolation phased out
COVID-19 household contact rules are being dialled back around Australia, with Tasmania the only state yet to announce when the requirement will be phased out.
ACT ditches COVID close-contact isolation
The ACT has ditched its mandatory week-long isolation requirement for COVID-19 household contacts, joining most states in making the change.
Qld aligns quarantine rules with NSW, Vic
Queensland will ease isolation rules for COVID-19 close contacts from 6pm on Thursday, following changes made by Victoria and NSW.
ACT follows NSW, Vic isolation changes
COVID-19 isolation rules are about to be scrapped in Victoria and NSW, with changes also announced for the ACT.
NSW ends isolation, quarantine for COVID
A raft of restrictions brought in to combat the spread of COVID-19 will be ditched in NSW despite thousands of people continuing to test positive each day.
NSW, Vic iso ends for household contacts
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has welcomed the end of home isolation for household contacts of people with COVID-19 in NSW and Victoria.
Isolation for household contacts to end
Isolation rules for household contacts of people with COVID-19 are tipped to ease in NSW and Victoria.