COVID-19

Scott Morrison wants to arm WHO with powers of weapon inspectors

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has lobbied world leaders including Donald Trump to strengthen the World Health Organisation’s powers to deal ...

Climate activist Greta Thunberg urges governments to tackle two crises at once

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Swedish activist Greta Thunberg says the extraordinary measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus does not mean the climate ...

Watch: Prime Minister and Treasurer to speak

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The Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg are expected to hold a media conference at 11.30am (AEST). Powered ...

US vaccine expert says he was removed from job for opposing unvetted Donald Trump-backed drug

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A doctor who led a US agency helping to develop a coronavirus vaccine says he was removed from the job ...

Three kids and no computer: the families hit hardest by Australia’s school closures

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The move towards remote learning during the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the ‘digital divide’ that already exists among Australia’s low-socioeconomic ...

We’re all in this together: A coronavirus novel

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Introducing a new daily serial of life in COVID-19 isolation through the eyes of Nick Moore and La Contessa, who ...

Australia wants wet market probe as China faces backlash

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Australia has called for international inspectors to go in and investigate wildlife wet markets as China faces scrutiny over what ...

Pet cats test positive for coronavirus

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Two pet cats have tested positive for coronavirus in New York State, the first pets in the US to contract ...

Crazy ways Aussie businesses are surviving COVID-19

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With tough times upon us and many firms brought to their knees in the corona era, it’s also important to ...

Man dies of COVID-19, one new case overnight

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This coronavirus article is unlocked and free to read in the interest of community health and safety. Get full digital ...

What matters to women in the postnatal period?

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The right to a positive maternity healthcare experience at every stage  Each pregnancy is unique and clinical needs can change ...

Hard fought gains in immunization coverage at risk without critical health services, warns WHO

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<p>Shutting down immunization services in the COVID-19 pandemic risks triggering a resurgence of diseases that can be prevented with safe ...

Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Digital Launch the Biggest in the History of Console Games

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We all know Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been a surprise smash hit for Nintendo, but new information from digital ...

GameStop Moving to Reopen Stores Forced to Close Due to COVID-19 Lockdowns

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GameStop has done a lot to damage their already-tarnished public image during the COVID-19 pandemic. The struggling retailer initially failed ...

Donald Trump says US coronavirus green card immigration suspension to last 60 days

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Donald Trump says the new US immigration ban will last for 60 days and apply to those seeking green cards ...

Scuffles with police as Peruvians stranded in Lima leave for home villages

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Hundreds of residents from small villages far away from Lima found themselves stranded in the capital Lima when the Peruvian ...

What will our new normal feel like? Hints are beginning to emerge

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Fear of others may linger long after the pandemic is over. But so may a new sense of community. Powered ...

Australia’s coronavirus toll hits 74 as third resident dies in NSW aged care cluster

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Anglicare has confirmed a 92-year-old woman at its Newmarch House aged care home in western Sydney has died after testing ...

What will the coronavirus crisis mean for the future of Australia’s arts?

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Social distancing requirements and bans on public gatherings have hit the arts hard, with theatres, cinemas and live music venues ...

Death Stranding PC Has Been Delayed to July 14 Due to COVID-19 Remote Work Measures

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Death Stranding PC has been delayed to July 14 due to the temporary closure of Kojima Productions amidst the COVID-19 ...

Venice marine life enjoys World Earth Day

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A marine biologist films jellyfish moving through Venice canals to mark World Earth Day. Powered by WPeMatico

How countries around the world are easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions

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Countries around the world are beginning to ease their coronavirus restrictions, but the World Health Organization is urging caution. Powered ...

Virgin Australia goes into voluntary administration

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Virgin Australia has confirmed it has entered voluntary administration in an attempt to recapitalise and emerge in a stronger position ...

Gladys Berejiklian confirms NSW students will start going back to school from May 11

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School students in NSW will begin a staggered return to the classroom from May 11, leading up to a full-time ...

Australia’s Muslims are feeling the impact of coronavirus as Ramadan approaches

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With business activity paused and family gatherings banned, this year’s holy month of Ramadan will be like no other. Powered ...

ITU-WHO Joint Statement: Unleashing information technology to defeat COVID-19

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  The World Health Organization, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) with support from UNICEF are set to work with telecommunication ...

WHO guidance helps detect iron deficiency and protect brain development

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Detecting iron deficiency early during pregnancy and in young children is crucial. Iron deficiency in children under two years of ...

WHO advisory body releases malaria eradication report

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<p>After a 3-year study of trends and future projections, the WHO Strategic Advisory Group on Malaria Eradication (SAGme) has released ...

Joint statement by WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

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COVID-19 has rapidly progressed to become a global pandemic, causing unprecedented, far-reaching impact on the health, social and economic well-being ...

More Aussie ventilators as recovered patients test positive again

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Australia has nearly tripled the number of ventilators available to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic after Australian manufacturing company ResMed ...