COVID-19

Club condemns ‘White Lives Matter Burnley’ banner flown over Manchester City stadium

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Burnley released a statment saying the football club “strongly condemns” the banner that flew above the Ethiad Stadium during the ...

Victoria records another 17 coronavirus cases as Daniel Andrews warns of ‘significant community transmission’

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Victoria has recorded double-digit growth in new coronavirus cases for the seventh day in a row. Powered by WPeMatico

Donald Trump to extend US work visa freeze until end of 2020

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Donald Trump will expand an existing visa ban to include certain non-immigrant work visas as part of a move to ...

Donald Trump says he does not regret using the term ‘kung flu’ to describe the coronavirus

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President Donald Trump says he has not directed any slowdown in coronavirus testing as he faces criticism over describing COVID-19 ...

With Australia in recession, there are grave fears for the mental health of young people

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It’s been 29 years since Australia was last in recession, meaning an entire generation have never lived through its impacts. ...

New tools to help ensure a positive pregnancy experience for women

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WHO provides practical steps to help countries adapt global guidance on antenatal care  Governments can help to save lives and improve every woman’s and adolescent girl’s experience of pregnancy by ...

The World Health Organization reminds public to remain vigilant through Mr Bean’s Essential COVID-19 Checklist

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Public Service Announcement reminds people about the importance of washing hands, physical distancing and showing kindness The World Health Organization ...

Donald Trump ‘furious’ at Tulsa rally turnout as campaign blames protesters

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The White House had expected crowds of up to 100,000 people, but the Tulsa Fire Department said just under 6,200 ...

The man behind the search for a COVID-19 vaccine

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This Brisbane-based scientist reveals the enormous pressure he and his team are under in the race to vaccinate the world ...

WHO has reported the largest single-day rise in confirmed coronavirus cases globally

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WHO has reported the largest single-day rise in confirmed coronavirus cases, with Brazil leading the way with 54,771 cases tallied ...

Watch: Victoria COVID-19 update

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Victoria’s Health Minister Jenny Mikakos and Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton are speaking live with a COVID-19 update at 11.30am ...

TikTok users and K-Pop fans say they helped sabotage Donald Trump’s Tulsa rally

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Social media users say they completed a free online registration for US President Donald Trump’s rally in Tulsa with no ...

Airline boss’ dramatic prediction for international travel

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International travel will take years to recover from the coronavirus pandemic and passengers will be much more selective when choosing ...

Aussie Black Lives Matter protesters set ‘bad example’

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Australia’s top medical official says the Black Lives Matter protesters who broke coronavirus restrictions set a “bad example” that was ...

Parents have learned a lot about teachers

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Homeschooling may be history for now but lessons learned are set to linger, as a generation of parents move ahead ...

The suburbs Victorians should avoid visiting

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

Is this the end of celebrity chef restaurants?

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The celebrity chef restaurant business model is dead, as diners ditch overpriced fancy meals. Powered by WPeMatico

Vic virus spike extends state of emergency

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Victorians are cancelling social plans and businesses are re-setting expectations as the state’s COVID-19 cases rise. Powered by WPeMatico

Victoria records 19 new coronavirus cases, mayors warn against ‘crude’ local lockdowns as restrictions re-imposed

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Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says the decision to re-impose restrictions is a precautionary measure to prevent a second wave of ...

Donald Trump addresses Tulsa rally as crowd underwhelms

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Hundreds of supporters have lined up for Donald Trump’s first political rally in months despite the risk of contracting COVID-19 ...

South Australia mulls keeping Victoria borders closed after surge in coronavirus transmission

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South Australia may keep its borders closed to Victoria to keep its residents safe but will monitor the interstate situation, ...

Australian Defence Force officer in PNG tests positive to coronavirus

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An Australian defence force officer is isolating in Papua New Guinea after testing positive to COVID-19. Powered by WPeMatico

Jimmy Barnes taps famous nephew for help

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It is impossible for Jimmy Barnes to sit still. Powered by WPeMatico

Kristen Bell spills on her imperfect marriage

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She’s part of one of the biggest movie franchises of all-time, and won over a generation of teenagers to a ...

Reality TV stars’ feud almost came to fisticuffs

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It can be a love or hate relationship for reality TV stars, when cameras trail their every move and intrude ...

Savvy diners find fancy celebrity chefs a turn off

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The celebrity chef restaurant business model is dead, as diners ditch overpriced fancy meals. Powered by WPeMatico

Known virus outbreaks grow as Victoria reaches critical point

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

Coronavirus outbreak closes UK meat-processing plant

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A meat processing plant owned by British supermarket Asda has been closed down following an outbreak of COVID-19. Powered by ...

Brazil becomes second country to hit one million coronavirus cases

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Brazil has passed a million COVID-19 cases and hit almost 50,000 deaths as the president continues to push for reopening ...

WHO warns world is in ‘new and dangerous phase’ of pandemic

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COVID-19 is gaining pace again around the world as people tire of lockdowns, says the WHO, which has urged nations ...