COVID-19
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Top doctor says easing of coronavirus restrictions a ‘dangerous moment’ for UK
The British public has been warned not to “go further than the guidance actually says” as the government eases some coronavirus restrictions....
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For students who need extra support, schools reopening has been vital
A Sydney school for students who have struggled in mainstream education has turned Hemi Martyn’s life around. With coronavirus restrictions lifting, he’s...
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Rwandan medical workers deploy robots to minimize coronavirus risk
At the Kanyinya COVID-19 treatment facility a short distance from Rwanda’s capital Kigali, Akazuba, Ikizere and Ngabo report for duty, but these...
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After five attempts, this Melbourne family will finally be allowed to reunite in Germany
Australia has allowed more than 4,000 people to leave the country since its borders were closed on 20 March to control coronavirus,...
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Edwina’s return to Sunrise for brekkie TV war
Emerging from the blissful ‘bubble’ of new parenthood can be challenging at the best of times. Powered by WPeMatico
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No plans for random coronavirus testing
This coronavirus article is unlocked and free to read in the interest of community health and safety. Get full digital access to...
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Kylie’s new $16 venture cops ‘bitter’ review
Kylie Minogue’s new signature wine being sold in British supermarket Tesco has been savaged in a blistering review that labelled it a...
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‘Thought she was hallucinating’: Mrs America star stuns
Margo Martindale is recalling the time she completely freaked out her neighbours when Aussie superstar Rose Byrne came to visit. Powered by...
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Australia close to magic virus number
Victoria is the only state to record new cases of coronavirus this weekend, bringing closer the day when Australia records zero additional...
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‘Feels like home’: International students in Australia find refuge in homestay program
Hundreds of international students in Australia have found homestay accommodation through the International Student Support Network during the coronavirus pandemic. Powered by...
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First UN peacekeeping troops die from coronavirus infections in Africa
Out of the some 100,000 UN troops deployed on about 15 different missions around the world, these two are the first whose...
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Olympic dream a Mini challenge for Jamaican bobsleigh team
The Jamaican bobsleigh team is used to training without snow, but the coronavirus lockdown has seen its male athletes resort to pushing...
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US is ‘terminating’ its funding of the WHO after heavy coronavirus criticism
US President Donald Trump first suspended funding to the UN agency a month ago, accusing it of mismanaging its handling of the...
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Portugal approves third phase of lockdown exit, Lisbon takes it slow
Portugal gave the green light to the third phase of its lockdown exit, but some restrictions will remain in Lisbon due to...
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Stop tobacco industry exploitation of children and young people
The World Health Organization is today launching a new kit for school students aged 13-17 to alert them to the tobacco industry...
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The World Health Organization, UN Foundation and Illumination partner on health messages
<p>WHO, the United Nations Foundation and Illumination have partnered to launch a <a href="https://youtu.be/DYkIKU_PcBc">Public Service Announcement (PSA)</a> that reinforces safe and healthy...
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International community rallies to support open research and science to fight COVID-19
WHO and Costa Rica launch landmark COVID-19 Technology Access Pool Thirty countries and multiple international partners and institutions have signed up to...
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Chinese lab ‘99 per cent sure’ vaccine will work
Chinese researchers are pinning big hopes on their potential coronavirus vaccine, saying they are “99 per cent sure” it will be effective....
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Primary classroom quarantined after pupil tests positive
This coronavirus article is unlocked and free to read in the interest of community health and safety. Get full digital access to...
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Desperate plea to re-open gyms
A petition for NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard to re-open the state’s gyms has gained over 24,000 signatures, calling the decision to...
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Shock admission of Prince Harry’s ex-girlfriend
Prince Harry’s ex-girlfriend has revealed she feared being branded an “it” girl for life after her royal romance – as she now...
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How Sesame Street is teaching kids about COVID-19
Some might say it was destiny for Matt Vogel to become Big Bird. Powered by WPeMatico
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Melbourne school shut after student tests postive for coronavirus
A school in Melbourne’s northwest has closed for cleaning after a student tested positive to coronavirus. Powered by WPeMatico
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3,000 temporary visa holders have taken up Tasmania’s coronavirus support payment
Tasmania became the first state to offer its 26,000 temporary visa holders a one-off support payment to help with the impacts of...
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MSF concern over health conditions in Nairobi slum
Médecins Sans Frontières has expressed concern over health conditions in a slum in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, saying access to safe drinking...
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Peruvians band together for community quarantine kitchen
A group of volunteers in Lima, Peru have banded together for a community kitchen to help struggling families during the coronavirus pandemic....
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Sidewalk celebration for Oklahoma graduates
As the coronavirus pandemic upended commencement rituals across the country, Kim Gaddie, of the University of Oklahoma, her husband and a few...
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Ask The Expert: How small businesses will lead the recovery
Few would argue that 2020 has been a tough year for Australia – and especially for the country’s millions of small businesses....
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Zero new cases as COVID nurse slammed
DEPUTY Premier Steven Miles has revealed no new cases were recorded in Queensland overnight but a Rockhampton nurse who contracted coronavirus was...