COVID-19
Sydney fireworks to go ahead despite COVID concerns
Of the new cases, seven are linked to the Avalon cluster while two are under investigation.One of the mystery cases ...
NT removes Greater Sydney as hot spot
NT’s Acting Chief Minister Nicole Manison made the announcement on Thursday afternoon.“The Greater Sydney area, including the Blue Mountains along ...
Sydney ‘no longer a COVID hot spot’: NT
NT’s Acting Chief Minister Nicole Manison made the announcement effective today. “The Greater Sydney area, including the Blue Mountains along ...
Deadly mutant COVID strain emerges in UK
It is the second mutant version of coronavirus announced by the British government in a week, following Prime Minister Boris ...
After resisting lockdowns, Sweden is now imposing ‘unprecedented’ coronavirus restrictions as cases soar
Adherence to the Swedish coronavirus recommendations has come down since the spring and public gatherings will be limited to eight ...
Joe Biden warns ‘more people may die’ if transition is further delayed
Joe Biden has warned more people are at risk of dying if Donald Trump keeps refusing to cooperate on the ...
UK secures 5 million doses of Moderna COVID vaccine
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Monday said the latest developments in the search for a COVID-19 vaccine offered a ...
Austrians enjoy their last day outside before Tuesday’s national lockdown
Vienna residents enjoyed their last day out on Monday by doing last-minute shopping and sitting outside before a three-week full ...
As Scott Morrison visits Japan, Australians stuck there say he should bring them back home
The prime minister has embarked on his first official overseas trip of the year, but pressure continues to mount on ...
WHO releases new estimates of the global burden of cervical cancer associated with HIV
<p>Today as WHO launches the <a href="https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/336583/9789240014107-eng.pdf">Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer</a>, the <a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(20)30459-9/fulltext" target="_blank">first estimates ...
Toilet paper buying limits back in SA
Just hours after South Australian authorities announced a spike in COVID-19 cases, mass panic buying began across the state. Powered ...
A cervical cancer-free future: First-ever global commitment to eliminate a cancer
WHO‘s Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer, launched today, outlines three key steps: vaccination, screening and treatment. ...
NT, WA, Victoria and Tasmania impose border restrictions as Adelaide cluster grows to 17
South Australians have been warned to expect more COVID-19 cases in the community after a quarantine worker infected two family ...
Joe Biden’s top COVID-19 advisors warn US in ‘dangerous period’ as third wave of infections surges
President-elect Joe Biden’s top advisors called for urgent action to address the nation’s “deeply alarming” COVID-19 surge as US infections ...
Coronavirus was circulating in Italy as early as September 2019, new study shows
A new study reveals the coronavirus emerged in Italy in September, suggesting COVID-19 might have spread beyond China earlier than ...
Promise of cheap gas called into question
The Grattan Institute has questioned the government’s plans to fund the opening of new gas basins, arguing it must move ...
New report questions government’s ‘overstated’ gas-led COVID-19 recovery plan
The Grattan Institute has questioned the government’s plans to fund the opening of new gas basins, arguing it must move ...
Towards Cervical Cancer elimination in the Americas
<p><img src="https://www.who.int/images/default-source/health-topics/cervical-cancer/paho-event.jpg?sfvrsn=ccfd1399_1" style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" alt="PAHO event announcement picture" class="sf-immutable-selected" sf-size="173595" /></p><p>On the occasion of the launch of the Global Strategy for ...
Aussies may need COVID test, vaccine before live events
Concertgoers could be required to show recent coronavirus test results and their vaccination status under a bold plan by a ...
17 days without a new case, but testing figures plunge
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Victoria records 17th zero virus day
Victoria has recorded its 17th straight day of zero new coronavirus cases and no deaths. Powered by WPeMatico
When US, Europe flights will return
Aussies won’t get the chance to fly to the US or Europe until there’s a COVID-19 vaccine, Qantas boss Alan ...
QLD set to deny SA access as COVID cluster grows
Queensland is expected to impose travel restrictions on South Australia after a coronavirus cluster was revealed in Adelaide over the ...
Hindus in India and Australia celebrate Diwali under coronavirus clouds
Hindus across the world are marking the Diwali festival of lights amid soaring coronavirus cases in India. Powered by WPeMatico
Victoria notches another coronavirus-free day and has just three active cases left
And for the first time in months, Victoria has gone a fortnight without a “mystery” case of COVID-19. Powered by ...
Federal government asks states to draw up plans to accommodate returning international students
States and territories have been asked to draw up plans for the return of foreign students to Australia, the federal ...
Thousands of Donald Trump supporters rally in Washington, backing unproven claims of election fraud
With far-right militia group the Proud Boys also among those rallying, a large security presence was deployed in the capital ...
Australia outlines $550 million aid boost for Southeast Asia during ASEAN summit
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced more than $550 million in aid initiatives for Southeast Asia during the first ever ...
No more mystery cases; testing blitz launched in Melbourne suburbs
Victoria no longer has any active cases with an unknown source, with the number of mystery infections dropping to zero ...
COVID cases accelerate causing US ‘security threat’
More than 53 million cases of COVID-19 have been recorded worldwide as of Saturday, local time. Powered by WPeMatico
