COVID-19
Fears Christmas will be cancelled for Melbourne retailers
Melbourne’s haemorrhaging retail sector fears it will not be given the green light to reopen next week, and “Christmas will ...
50 fails in Victoria’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic
As Victorians desperately wait for restrictions to be eased, The Saturday Herald Sun today lists the litany of mistakes made ...
Sharing Australia’s best secrets
When it comes to getaways, we all have standout experiences and favourite locations. Powered by WPeMatico
Five new virus cases in NSW, one local
NSW has recorded five new COVID-19 cases overnight, including one case of community transmission linked to the Lakemba GP cluster ...
WHO warns Europe’s coronavirus surge is of ‘great concern’ but says full-on lockdowns should be avoided
Daily caseloads of COVID-19 have topped 30,000 in France for the first time, tough restrictions have been placed on parts ...
‘We can be optimistic,’ says Daniel Andrews as Victoria records just two new coronavirus cases and zero deaths
It’s the lowest daily case tally recorded in the state for more than four months as residents await the further ...
Half of England under tough coronavirus restrictions as daily death toll hits triple figures
More than half of England’s 56 million people are back under severe coronavirus restrictions with the number of deaths across ...
Donald Trump, Joe Biden to duel in TV town halls, but coronavirus disrupts campaign
As the presidential nominees prepare to hold competing town halls, early vote indications appear to favour the 77-year-old Joe Biden, ...
Solidarity Therapeutics Trial produces conclusive evidence on the effectiveness of repurposed drugs for COVID-19 in record time
In just six months, the world’s largest randomized control trial on COVID-19 therapeutics has generated conclusive evidence on the effectiveness ...
Two new cases, no deaths; truckie spread could have been prevented
This coronavirus article is unlocked and free to read in the interest of community health and safety. Get full digital ...
Pubs plea to reopen amid mounting debt
Victorian pubs are reportedly being hit with costs of up to $25,000 a week while not being able to open ...
Victoria’s lowest virus number in 129 days
Victoria has recorded only two new coronavirus cases and no death as the city’s all-important 14-day average fell for the ...
Victoria hits new COVID-19 low as NZ travel bubble opens
Victoria has recorded only two new coronavirus cases and no death as the city’s all-important 14-day average fell for the ...
Struggling Aussies turn into home furniture kings
Friday the 13th of March will forever be remembered as a dark day for Australia’s event and entertainment industry but ...
Bussa Krishna built a Donald Trump shrine in India and prayed for his health. Then he collapsed
Bussa Krishna, a farmer who called Donald Trump his god, stopped eating after the US president became infected with the ...
Daniel Andrews’ office vandalised as discontent simmers around Victoria’s coronavirus restrictions
It’s the second time the Victorian premier’s electorate office in Noble Park has been targeted in less than a month. ...
Racism has long shaped US presidential elections. Here’s how it might play out in 2020
Racism has been used to suppress voter groups throughout US electoral history. This time around, there are extra elements at ...
France’s Macron announces nightly curfews to beat back coronavirus
France will impose a nightly curfew on almost one third of the country’s 67 million people to tackle a resurgent ...
Donald Trump’s son Barron tested positive for coronavirus, says Melania Trump
Barron Trump tested positive for COVID-19 but has since tested negative, says First Lady Melania Trump. Powered by WPeMatico
RESPECT Implementation package for preventing violence against women
UN Women and WHO are publishing the RESPECT implementation package for preventing violence against women. This implementation package comprises of a ...
WHO takes a position on genetically modified mosquitoes
Each year, more than 700 000 people die from vector-borne diseases (VBDs) such as malaria, dengue, schistosomiasis, leishmaniasis, Chagas disease, ...
WHO: Global TB progress at risk
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries were making steady progress in tackling tuberculosis (TB), with a 9% reduction in ...
What Chadstone will look like this Christmas
The famous 34-hour pre Christmas shopping marathon will be dumped as major shopping centres including Chadstone, The Glen, Box Hill ...
Release of module and mapping of tools on stakeholder and community engagement in quality of care initiatives for maternal, newborn and child health
The WHO and UNICEF recently published a module to guide policy makers and programme implementers working in quality improvement in ...
Investment in digital health needs careful planning: new WHO guide explains how to do it well
How to make positive and sustainable change with digital health investments With the right approach and effective investment, digital health ...
Business not told of positive virus case for two weeks
Contact tracers took two weeks to tell employees at a Melbourne car dealership that a customer was COVID-positive. Powered by ...
NSW cases eclipse Vic’s; 13 high-risk locations revealed
This coronavirus article is unlocked and free to read in the interest of community health and safety. Get full digital ...
Overwhelmed virus test site shuts
The Shepparton Showgrounds testing site has been shut just 30 minutes after opening after the centre was again overwhelmed by ...
Victoria records 6 new virus cases
Victoria has recorded six new coronavirus cases and no deaths, as the city’s all important 14-day average fell again. Powered ...
Climate change, pandemics and ‘fascist extremism’ are among Australia’s biggest security risks, says Home Affairs chief
Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzullo said Australia’s national security faces threats from the natural world, not just armed attacks. Powered ...
