Vic posts 12,250 COVID cases, 31 deaths
Another 12,250 COVID-19 cases have been recorded in Victoria and 31 people have died with the virus, as hospitalisations and active cases fall.
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Australia records deadliest pandemic day
There were 98 COVID-19 deaths across the country on Friday, a new one-day record since the pandemic began.
Qld records 18 virus deaths, 9974 cases
Queensland has recorded another 18 deaths and 9974 COVID-19 cases, on the two-year anniversary of the state's first virus case.
Teen booster approved amid slow jab uptake
As Australia recorded its deadliest day of the pandemic, the medical regulator granted approval for COVID boosters for teenagers.
One in three COVID-19 deaths in aged care
More than 400 of the 1160 COVID-19 deaths in Australia this year have occurred in aged care, with four states reporting more than 50 fatalities.
Vic posts 12,755 COVID cases, 39 deaths
Victoria has recorded 12,755 new COVID-19 cases and 39 deaths, the highest daily death toll of the latest outbreak.
No change to full vaccination definition
Australia's immunisation advisory group is still considering whether to change the definition of full vaccination to cover three COVID-19 doses.
Qld has 15 COVID-19 deaths, 11,600 cases
Another 15 people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state records 11,600 new virus cases.
Three dose vaccination definition on cards
National cabinet is expected to finalise a new meaning of "fully vaccinated" on Thursday, with three doses to become the standard.
Leaders to get COVID health capacity brief
Federal, state and territory leaders will get an update on the capacity of Australia's health system amid the ongoing Omicron wave.
Qld has nine deaths, 13,551 virus cases
Another nine people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state reports 13,551 new virus cases.
Vic records 13,507 COVID cases, 35 deaths
Victoria has posted 13,507 new COVID-19 cases and 35 deaths - the highest toll since 2020's second wave.
Cannabis use on TikTok nothing to laugh at
Cannabis use on the social media platform TikTok is often shown as funny and entertaining to its typically younger audience, according to new research.
Qld has 11 virus deaths, 9,546 new cases
Qld's virus death toll has increased by 11 as the state records another 9,546 COVID-19 cases and a double dose vaccination rate of just under 90 per cent.
Masks to stay as NSW COVID-19 cases rise
Mask rules and hospitality density limits will continue in NSW as the state records 18,512 new cases and 29 deaths.
Vic records 14,836 COVID cases, 29 deaths
Victoria has posted 14,836 new COVID-19 cases and 29 deaths, as the state's hospitalisation numbers jumped after falling marginally in recent days.
Vitamin D won’t increase life expectancy
A new study shows that for most Australians over the age of 60 taking a monthly dose of vitamin D won't increase their chances of living longer.
QLD researchers find new listeria treatment
Listeria infections could pose less of a health risk to pregnant women and people with immune deficiency after a discovery by researchers in Queensland.
Omicron has peaked in some states: Hunt
Health Minister Greg Hunt has indicated the Omicron wave may have reached its peak in four jurisdictions, as the final green light was given for a new vaccine.
ACT records two deaths, 756 cases
A man in his 40s and a man in his 90s have become the latest deaths linked to the ACT's COVID-19 outbreak.
NSW COVID-19 patients rise, 24 more dead
NSW has reported its lowest daily COVID-19 tally this year, but hospitalisations have risen by more than 100 and are nearly as high as last week's peak.
Victoria has 11,695 virus cases, 17 deaths
Victoria has posted 11,695 new COVID-19 cases and 17 deaths after the state government unveiled a plan to keep students in classrooms amid the Omicron wave.
Shortages plague concessional RAT rollout
The federal government's concessional access to COVID-19 rapid antigen tests has begun, but pharmacists say supply shortages could delay the rollout.
More deaths, school COVID plans revealed
A further 58 virus-related deaths were recorded across the country on Sunday as its two biggest states announced their return-to-school plans.
Two RATs per week for Vic pupils, teachers
Rapid antigen tests will be handed out to students and teachers across Victoria to keep schools open when face-to-face classes resume.
RATs for pupils in NSW back-to-school plan
Two rapid antigen tests per week will be supplied to students and teachers across NSW schools as part of COVID-19 measures for the start of the school year.
Victoria has 13,091 virus cases, 14 deaths
Victoria has posted 13,091 new COVID-19 cases and 14 deaths ahead of the unveiling of the state's plan to protect students and staff when classes resume.
Eczema treatment subsidy to help thousands
Australians suffering from a severe form of eczema will save tens of thousands of dollars after a new listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
WA needs new transition plan: Nationals
WA Opposition Leader Mia Davies is calling on Premier Mark McGowan to provide a new transition plan as the state records 11 new COVID-19 cases.
Hunt doubles down on Qld rapid test claims
The federal government has denied claims it requisitioned rapid antigen tests from Queensland, despite reaching a $26 million deal with a known supplier.
Qld records 10 deaths, 15,050 virus cases
Queensland has recorded another 10 COVID-19 deaths and 15,050 cases as the first international flight arrives after quarantine requirements were relaxed..