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Immunisation rates fall among Australia’s vulnerable as experts blame pandemic misinformation and practical barriers

Below-target levels come after record highs in 2020, with some areas in NSW, Queensland and WA now showing consistently lower vaccination rates

The Guardian - AU

Australia hit by ‘big wave’ of Covid at same time as increase in flu

Experts say both are at ‘critical point’ of escalation and that people should ensure they are up to date with vaccinations

The Guardian - AU

'It will likely never go away': why resurgent COVID is here to stay

People at high risk have been urged not to drop their guards.

The Canberra Times

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SA entering fifth Omicron wave amid 'triple whammy' of COVID, RSV and flu cases, epidemiologist says

A South Australian epidemiologist says COVID infection numbers are rising at a near record level in the state.

ABC News

COVID-19 wave expected to peak during upcoming Adelaide Fringe and festival season

With a peak of about 6,000 COVID-19 cases predicted in South Australia by the middle of March, health experts say revellers can still enjoy Adelaide's annual festival season, but they should take steps to reduce the risk of infection.

ABC News

Millions of RATs due to expire

Millions of RATs are due to expire in coming months, prompting debate about what to do with the excess tests.

AAP

A new COVID-19 variant has been detected in Australia called XBB.1.5. Here’s what experts say about it

As we enter the fourth year of the pandemic, many could be forgiven for feeling somewhat desensitised to these next few words: A new Omicron subvariant has emerged. Here's what we know about XBB.1.5 so far.

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Mask warning for millions ahead of ‘super-spreader’ Xmas

Millions of Australians have been warned to wear face masks as the nation's latest COVID wave peaks over the busy Christmas period.

The New Daily

Alerts linger as COVID-19 hits NSW peak

Infections of COVID-19 are likely to fall in Australia's most populous state or NSW but experts warn the national health emergency is far from over.

AAP

Adelaide woman facing possible foot amputation following COVID and heart ordeal

Within 24 hours, a young Adelaide couple went from a relaxing Bali holiday to a hospital ordeal when, after they both tested positive for COVID, one of them developed chest pains and was rushed to hospital.

ABC News

A new COVID-19 wave is here. But are the case numbers real, and what can we really learn from them?

Australia is seeing a new wave of COVID-19 infections, driven in part by new sub-variants of Omicron. But with testing and reporting in decline, how accurate is the data?

ABC News

Fresh COVID wave sees old advice issued again

Isolation and mandates are a thing of the past, but listening to health advice now is the only way to save Christmas from COVID.

The New Daily

COVID-19 wave intensifies in SA with thousands more cases, health system prepares for more pressure

The number of new recorded COVID-19 cases in South Australia jumps by more than 3,000 from last week's figure, prompting a call from a leading epidemiologist for a reintroduction of mask-wearing.

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States vary approach to COVID-19 wave

As a fourth COVID-19 wave approaches, some jurisdictions are ramping up their response, while others hold the line on restrictions.

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Mandatory COVID isolation ends today, prompting mixed views from South Australians

SA health authorities say the emergency phase of the pandemic is over but preparation for future outbreaks will continue, as mandatory isolation ends today.

The Guardian - AU

Nearly a fifth of Australia’s Covid vaccine stock binned amid warning of fresh wave of cases

Dwindling demand for booster shots causes concern immunisation gaps leaving country open to new variants

AAP

Pandemic end 'in sight' as stats released

Promising figures showing the number of COVID-19 deaths continuing to drop are causing public health experts to become "optimistic" the pandemic may soon end.

The New Daily

Expert slams Premier’s call for COVID-19 isolation to go from seven days to five

Professor of Biostatistics at the University of South Australia Adrian Esterman says it would be unwise to further reduce COVID isolation requirements.

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New vaccine facility set for Monash uni

A new mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility will be based in Melbourne under a landmark agreement.

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Novel Langya virus infects dozens in China … should we be worried?

A leading epidemiologist says the emergence of the Langya virus isn't necessarily a cause for concern, and it's "highly unlikely" to cause another pandemic.

The New Daily

COVID-19: Experts say the worst is over, maybe, but infections will continue for decades

New case numbers in this deadly COVID-19 winter wave are shrinking. But people are still dying in record numbers. Still, some experts are optimistic.

The Canberra Times

ACT records 556 new COVID infections

The ACT recorded 556 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm.

The Canberra Times

Double trouble: more Canberrans are getting COVID-19 twice

More Canberrans are catching COVID-19 twice, which has left experts concerned.

The Canberra Times

Two men in their 80s die with COVID-19 in ACT

The territory reported 719 new cases of the coronavirus, down from 1007 new infections reported on Friday.

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Air quality vital in taming COVID: expert

Improving indoor air quality will be key to long-term efforts against COVID-19 and a national approach is needed, a leading epidemiologist has told a committee.

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