RATs on the way amid NSW testing pressure
The number of COVID-19 infections in NSW continues to climb as the state records 35,054 new cases, with rapid antigen tests still more than a week away.
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WA detects five new local COVID-19 cases
Western Australia has recorded five new local COVID-19 cases as a Hyatt Hotel quarantine worker tests positive for the virus.
Tas cases ‘could be twice’ reported figure
One in 50 Tasmanians could be an active COVID-19 case in a week's time, health authorities have said just 21 days after the state reopened to hotspots.
ACT records 810 new COVID-19 cases
As the ACT records 810 new COVID-19 cases, a new mass vaccination clinic will be opened to deliver booster shots to Canberrans.
NSW cases hit 35,054, with eight deaths
The number of COVID-19 infections in NSW is continuing to climb after the state recorded 35,054 new cases, eight deaths and a rise in hospitalisations.
WA has new case, likely linked to cluster
A Perth bar worker has tested positive for COVID-19, with WA health authorities believing the case is linked to the Delta variant backpacker outbreak.
WA records 14 COVID cases among travellers
Western Australia has recorded 14 new COVID-19 cases as the state's hard border leaks infected travellers, but all are quarantined.
Boosters critical as infections surge
With NSW and Victoria again recording a one-day high for daily COVID-19 infections, Australia has passed the grim pandemic milestone of 500,000 cases.
Most of Qld to ‘get’ Omicron within weeks
Queensland has reported a rise in COVID-19 cases to 4249 and warned of an impending surge in infections related to the Omicron variant "within weeks".
‘Panic buying’ blamed for test shortage
As Australia recorded its highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases, Prime Minister Scott has rebuffed calls for free rapid antigen tests.
WA COVID cases up by two, Omicron warning
Western Australia has detected two new COVID-19 cases likely linked to an infected French backpacker as authorities warn Omicron could be in the community.
ACT records record of 926 COVID-19 cases
The ACT has registered a one-day record of 926 COVID-19 cases, almost double the previous high.
Millions more eligible for boosters
Around 7.5 million Australians are eligible for their booster shots as of Tuesday as states continue to record soaring infection numbers.
WA backpacker-COVID cluster grows by two
Western Australia has detected two new COVID-19 cases which are likely to be linked to an infected French backpacker who travelled from Queensland.
Qld cases surge to 4289 with one death
Queensland has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases to 4249 infections and the death of a man in his late 30s on the Gold Coast.
ACT marks new COVID-19 record, 514 cases
The ACT has recorded another one-day high for new COVID-19 cases after 514 people were diagnosed with the virus.
Tasmania records 466 new COVID-19 cases
Tasmania has recorded another 466 new COVID-19 cases and two people are in hospital with the virus.
Vic has 8577 new virus cases, three deaths
Victoria has reported 8577 COVID-19 infections, which is a new daily record, on top of another three virus-related deaths.
PM watches for symptoms amid COVID-19 wave
The prime minister is monitoring for symptoms after a COVID-19 case attended his press conference alongside the chief medical officer.
Queensland posts 3587 new virus cases
Queensland has reported 3587 new COVID-19 cases after expanding its mask mandate with new rules for indoor venues.
Victoria posts 7172 cases, three deaths
Victoria has recorded 7172 new COVID-19 infections along with a further three virus-related deaths.
NT records 54 new COVID-19 cases
As a new mask mandate rolls in, the Northern Territory has announced it has recorded 54 new cases of COVID-19.
Two more WA backpacker-linked COVID cases
Western Australia has recorded two new COVID-19 cases linked to an infected French backpacker from Queensland.
Victoria records 7442 COVID-19 infections
Victoria recorded 7442 new COVID-19 infections for the the final day of 2021, starting the new year with another pandemic record number of cases.
New year but COVID pandemic continues
Australia has entered the new year with the highest COVID-19 case numbers of the pandemic and a fresh approach for dealing with outbreaks and contacts.
One more WA backpacker-linked COVID case
Western Australia has recorded one new COVID-19 case linked to an infected French backpacker from Queensland.
New Queensland COVID-19 cases leap to 3118
Queensland has reported a record 3118 new daily cases of COVID-19, with New Year's Eve revellers warned to stay at home if they show any symptoms.
COVID quarantine, testing changes come in
A new definition of a close contact comes into effect across five states and territories as leaders pivot their response to the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
NT records 37 new COVID-19 infections
The Northern Territory's daily COVID-19 case tally has almost doubled with 37 new infections detected following a significant increase in virus testing.
WA toughens border rules for Qld and SA
The Western Australia government has escalated its COVID-19 pandemic response and toughened its border rules, banning Queenslanders and South Australians.
Qld’s daily COVID-19 cases at record 2222
Queensland has reported a record high 2222 new daily cases of COVID-19, with the chief health officer warning of "tens of thousands" of infections within weeks.