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New COVID wave, as hospitalisations spike amid triple virus threat

Concern about three viruses 'all hitting at once during winter'.

Newcastle Herald

Boosters recommended as new COVID variant rips through states

It comes as the ACT plans to stop recording COVID numbers.

The Canberra Times

What are the new COVID booster vaccines? Can I get one? Do they work? Are they safe?

As the COVID virus continues to evolve, so does our vaccine response. From December 11, Australians will have access to new vaccines that offer better protection.

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Secrecy law reforms shield journalists

Under changes to federal secrecy laws, journalists cannot be prosecuted for some secrecy offences unless the attorney-general says so, and former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian’s name has been thrown up as a possible new CEO for Optus after the departure of Kelly Bayer Rosmarin.

Crikey

Covid wave: what are the rules around testing and vaccines in Australia?

When did cases start rising? Do you still need to report positive results? What does the latest coronavirus wave mean for health regulations?

The Guardian - AU

'Another wave': COVID rears its head again

COVID hospital cases have risen in the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

A COVID inquiry has been announced. But is COVID still a thing? Do I need a booster?

Today’s announcement of an independent inquiry into Australia’s COVID response will examine how we’ve handled the pandemic and how we could better prepare for the next one.

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Australia's fifth COVID-19 wave is approaching. What can we expect from Omicron this time?

As the temperature drops, Australia is approaching its fifth COVID wave. This is what it could look like.

ABC News

Hunter COVID deaths pass 100 as some consider fifth vaccine booster

'It's more likely heading down a path of being similar to flu.'

Newcastle Herald

Covid vaccine booster doses only needed for high-risk groups, WHO says

Guidance says strong population-level immunity due to infection and vaccination means boosters have less impact

The Guardian - AU

A new bivalent COVID-19 booster rolls out next month. Here's what you need to know about the vaccine

All Australian adults who haven't had a COVID-19 booster or a confirmed case in the past six months are now eligible for an additional shot.

ABC News

Body found in search for Nicola Bulley, COVID-19 boosters open to more Australians, and Rebel Wilson gets engaged — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.

ABC News

A fifth COVID vaccine will be available to Australian adults this month. Here's what you need to know

A fifth COVID-19 vaccine will be available this month. Here's who can and can't get it, and why.

ABC News

ATAGI approves fifth COVID shot for adults

All adult Australians who have not had a COVID-19 vaccination or infection within the past six months can get a booster shot from February 20.

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ABC News

Australian adults will be able to get fifth dose of COVID-19 vaccine later this month

ATAGI recommends all people aged 18 and over, who have not had either a COVID-19 vaccine or confirmed coronavirus case in the last six months, get their latest shot from February 20.

ABC News

Health department reviewing fifth COVID-19 vaccine. But what if you have missed a dose?

The health department is expected to make a decision on the fifth dose within weeks. Here's what we know so far.

ABC News

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction from the past week.

ABC News

ATAGI is considering a fifth COVID-19 vaccine dose, but how many boosters should I already have and who is eligible?

The federal government is waiting on advice about whether Australians should have a fifth COVID-19 vaccine. So, how many people have had the current boosters and who is eligible for what?

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A New Omicron-Specific Booster Is Coming To Australia Next Month So Here’s What The Go Is

ATAGI gave the new Pfizer jab the all-clear on Tuesday.

ABC News

Pfizer's new Omicron-specific COVID booster to be available in Australia from next month

Another bivalent COVID-19 vaccine will be available to eligible Australians as a third and fourth booster, as case numbers climb.

ABC News

Health department says fifth COVID-19 vaccine doses not being recommended for most people amid rising cases

The Department of Health says fifth doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are not currently being recommended for most people.

ABC News

Vulnerable Australians want access to another booster dose. Here's the state of play across the country

As COVID cases rise across the country, there are calls for additional booster doses to be made available to Australians who want it.

The Guardian - AU

New Covid variants are circulating. What do we know and will the Omicron-specific booster be effective?

WHO says the strains are not different enough to label them variants of concern but experts urge staying up to date with vaccines

Newcastle Herald

Fifth COVID shot not likely until next year

Three people died from COVID in Hunter-New England in the 14 days prior to October 22.

ABC News

What vaccine can you get, based on your age? These are the recommended COVID-19 vaccines for each age group

More than 14.2 million Australians over the age of 16 have now received three or more doses. So which are the best vaccines for each age group?

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