Qld has three virus deaths, 7462 new cases
Queensland authorities are urging parents to get children vaccinated ahead of school returning as the state records three COVID-19 deaths and 7462 new cases
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Qld govt plan unclear on boarding schools
Queensland boarding schools want more information about how COVID-19 cases and contacts will be managed as they wait for rapid antigen tests to arrive.
States go own way on safe school reopening
National cabinet did not agree to a unified approach to safely reopening schools, with individual announcements from each state and territory to follow.
New COVID vax, treatments get green light
Australia will get a fourth type of COVID-19 vaccine, as two oral treatments for the virus were also granted approval by the medical regulator.
Leaders to discuss safe school start
National cabinet is meeting to discuss a safe start to schools, while leaders will be updated on the vaccine rollout, health system and epidemiology.
Schools must return on time: PM
Students must return to school on time to help ease the burden on Australia's workers, the prime minister has said following a national cabinet meeting.