Toddler dies with COVID as infections rise
A toddler has become one of more than 11,000 Australians to die with COVID-19, with the estimated number of adults infected tripling since February.
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Queensland quarantine facility to close
Queensland's Wellcamp quarantine facility is to stop accepting guests, with the $200 million complex no longer required amid the changing COVID-19 response.
Fury over Newmarch COVID failures
Relatives of residents who died during a 2020 COVID-19 outbreak at Newmarch House were angry and concerned about the aged care home's response to the disease.
Novovax provisional approval for over 12s
Australian adolescents could soon have access to Nuvaxovid, after the COVID-19 vaccine gained provisional approval from the TGA.
Queensland COVID peak still a month away
The latest modelling points to a caseload of more than 1600 COVID-19 patients in Queensland hospitals when the current wave peaks in late August.
Qld auditor still probing Wellcamp project
The Queensland Audit Office has confirmed it's still waiting for outstanding information from the government as it probes the Wellcamp quarantine facility.
Anglicare scrutinised in COVID-19 inquest
Where Anglicare chose to treat COVID-positive residents will be a key focus of an inquest into 19 deaths during an outbreak at Newmarch House in early 2020.
Virus response disadvantages young Aussies
Young Australians have been disproportionately disadvantaged from the COVID-19 pandemic response, according to a report.
ADF virus help for aged care extended
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says ADF support for the aged care sector has been extended until the end of September amid the winter COVID-19 wave.
Qld defends $40m hotel quarantine spend
Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles says criticising government spending on hotel quarantine is like "throwing rocks from the cheap seats."
Third of aged care facilities hit by COVID
More than one third of Australia's aged care facilities are battling COVID-19 outbreaks with 6000 residents and 3400 staff infected.
Aust COVID death toll surpasses 11,100
The country's daily death toll rose by more than 100 people on Saturday, bringing Australia's total loss from COVID-19 to more than 11,100 people.
WHO declares monkeypox a global emergency
The World Health Organisation has declared the monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries a global emergency.
Australia lags on long COVID recognition
Australia's peak physiotherapy body is calling for more action on long COVID as the nation grapples with a third wave of virus cases.
New jabs needed that stop infections: WHO
The WHO says coronavirus jabs do not decisively reduce the spread of COVID-19 and new vaccines, including those administered as nasal sprays, are needed.
Vic COVID-19 rules were misunderstood
A Victorian parliamentary inquiry has found confusing language in the state's pandemic orders made the restrictions difficult to understand.
Child COVID-19 vaccine data under review
Immunisation advisory group ATAGI says a decision is yet to be made on whether to approve Moderna's vaccine for children as young as six months.
Biden ‘well’ after positive COVID-19 test
US President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "very mild symptoms", the White House says.
White House says Biden has COVID-19
US President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "very mild symptoms," the White House says.
Govt COVID messaging is inconsistent: Libs
Opposition health spokeswoman Senator Anne Ruston has described the Albanese government's messaging about the COVID-19 pandemic as inconsistent.
No medical advice for mask mandate: PM
Australia is bracing for increasing COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations during winter as health professionals call for a reintroduction of a mask mandate.
Woman charged over fake vax certificate
Police say a woman used a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate so she could work as an administrator at a western Sydney primary school.
Sick leave before virus payment: Shorten
Government Services Minister Bill Shorten says workers will have to use sick leave but not holiday entitlements before claiming the pandemic payment.
COVID-19 isolation requirements stay: PM
The seven-day isolation period for people with COVID-19 will remain but workers unable to go to their jobs will be able to claim $750 from Wednesday.
Unions welcome govt’s payment backflip
Australian unions support the federal government reversing a decision to end paid COVID-19 pandemic leave.
Govt reverses plan to stop pandemic leave
The federal government has reversed a decision to end paid COVID-19 pandemic leave and will reinstate the $750 payments until September 30.
Pressure mounts over COVID-19 payments
The federal government is under fire for not extending pandemic leave payments for those needing to isolate, as COVID-19 case numbers continue to climb.
National cabinet to meet on virus response
National cabinet will meet next week for a briefing from health officials on the latest COVID-19 surge across Australia.
Qld premier calls for national virus talks
Annastacia Palaszczuk says fellow premier Dominic Perrottet supports her call for a national cabinet meeting so leaders can be briefed on COVID-19.
NSW shifts aged-care COVID vaccine rules
Visitors to aged-care homes in NSW won't have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 under changes approved by Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant.
PM, leaders to meet over COVID-19 surge
National Cabinet is expected to meet next week for a briefing on the latest medical advice and pandemic response as COVID-19 cases surge across the country.