COVID-19
Donald Trump attends Veterans Day ceremony, his first public appearance since losing the election
The US president has not formally addressed the nation since the election was called for Democrat Joe Biden. Powered by ...
Brazil artist paints masks for those who want to show their face
Brazilian artist Jorge Roriz has a new canvas amid the coronavirus pandemic, painting on face masks for those wanting to ...
‘Traumatised’ women in Poland are looking abroad for help after the country’s abortion ruling
Poland has some of Europe’s most restrictive abortion laws and the ruling would allow terminations only in cases of rape, ...
In a homophobic outburst, Jair Bolsonaro tells Brazil not to deal with coronavirus ‘like f*gs’
It was the latest in a long list of controversial statements on the pandemic from the Brazilian president, who has ...
How to combat COVID-19 money stress
Relationships have been strained and split by the pandemic as financial stresses spark wider problems among couples and families. Powered ...
Booze buses return to Victorian roads
Booze buses will return to Victorian roads this weekend as police brace for a surge in traffic on regional roads ...
Victoria records 13th virus-free day
Victoria has recorded its 13th straight day of zero new coronavirus cases on Thursday. Powered by WPeMatico
No new cases, Andrews urges Victorians to keep getting tested
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New JobMaker scheme: What it means for you
With the nation’s most recent unemployment rate nearing 7 per cent, the Federal Government is eager to see Australians return ...
Facebook removes network of pages linked to former Trump strategist Steve Bannon
The now-removed pages had a combined 2.45 million followers, meaning false “voter fraud” claims had the potential to be viewed ...
Victoria has now recorded 12 consecutive days without any new coronavirus cases or deaths
Victoria has reached 12 days without new coronavirus deaths or cases, while Avalon Airport is about to ramp up operations. ...
Mike Pompeo says there will be a smooth transition – to a second Donald Trump administration
As president-elect Joe Biden assured the American public he was pushing ahead with the presidential transition, Secretary of State Mike ...
Saeb Erekat, a longtime negotiator for Palestinians, has died at 65 after contracting coronavirus
Mr Erekat is hailed as being a veteran negotiator and prominent spokesman for Palestinians for several decades. Powered by WPeMatico
Montenegro introduces mandatory coronavirus curfew
The capital of Montenegro fell silent late on Monday as an overnight curfew came into force. The curfews were imposed ...
Statement to the resumed 73rd World Health Assembly by the Chair of the Review Committee on the Functioning of the International Health Regulations (2005) during the COVID-19 Response
Honorable Minister, Excellencies, Director-General, Chair of the Committee A, Ladies and Gentlemen Thank you for the opportunity to provide you ...
73rd World Health Assembly set to strengthen preparedness for health emergencies
In a year that has seen more than 1.2 million lives lost to a deadly coronavirus pandemic, WHO’s 194 Member ...
Victoria records 12th virus-free day
Victoria has recorded its 12th straight day of zero new coronavirus cases on Wednesday. Powered by WPeMatico
The old cases plaguing Victoria; state marks dozen ‘doughnuts’
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Virus alert for airports and shop
Three people who had COVID-19 and were deemed to be free of the virus have restested positive. Powered by WPeMatico
Dr Mosley on why Australians should be getting a COVID vaccine when it’s ready
As the world waits for a COVID vaccine, and debate on the street swirls about who wants one and who ...
The Aus. man behind one of the possible COVID-19 vaccines
This Brisbane-based scientist reveals the enormous pressure he and his team are under in the race to vaccinate the world ...
Australian elected to UN committee against gender discrimination for first time in almost 30 years
Our Watch chair Natasha Stott Despoja has been selected to join the United Nations’ Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination ...
Pfizer says its coronavirus vaccine is 90 per cent effective in ongoing large-scale trials
Pfizer said its experimental vaccine was more than 90 per cent effective in preventing COVID-19 based on initial data from ...
UK scientists greet Pfizer vaccine announcement with optimism
Scientists said initial trial results for Pfizer Inc and BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine far outpaced their expectations for protection against a ...
OUT NOW: Special edition cover of “We Are Family” available for download in Support of WHO Foundation!
Re-recorded by Kim Sledge, part of the legendary multi-Gold and Platinum recording music group Sister Sledge, and presented by Natasha ...
WHO Director-General calls on world to “choose health” at resumed 73rd World Health Assembly in the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife
GENEVA – The resumed 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA73) opened to the tune of the classic hit song “We are ...
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine explained: How it will affect you
Researchers have taken a huge leap forward in the race to develop a coronavirus vaccine, with millions of doses secured ...
Aussie shares surge amid COVID vaccine breakthrough
Aussie shares have opened strongly this morning after soaring hopes for COVID-19 vaccine sent US stocks to a record high ...
Trial results reveal that long-acting injectable cabotegravir as PrEP is highly effective in preventing HIV acquisition in women
<p>The HIV Prevention Trials Network study (HPTN 084) on the safety and efficacy of the long-acting injectable antiretroviral drug cabotegravir ...
11th ‘double doughnut’ day in a row
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