Josh Frydenberg fires up while attacking Daniel Andrews

The Morrison Government is demanding the Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews declare today how many cases are low enough to reopen the economy in Victoria and “manage the virus.”

On Sunday, Mr Andrews said it was too early to say but he pledged he wouldn’t keep the restrictions in place any longer than he needed to in... ( подробнее )

Queensland Deputy Premier takes swipe at ScoMo over baby death

A northern NSW woman lost one of her unborn twins this week after waiting 16 hours for a flight to Sydney for treatment rather than going to the Mater Hospital in Brisbane.

Brisbane was closer to her Ballina home and was able to provide the specialised treatment she required for her unborn babies.

But the woman, and doctors at... ( подробнее )

Many people ‘don’t recover’: Health expert’s warning about virus

Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Mr Andrews said COVID-19 was something that “affects us all” and not just those who become gravely ill or die.

“This is not something anyone wants to get,” Mr Andrews said.

“It presents in some … indeed I think the research is starting to point... ( подробнее )

Thousands queue as virus fears grow

Fears were sparked last week after an employee at the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre continued to work for five shifts while infectious. There are now 10 cases linked to the centre – five staff and five detainees.

Despite ongoing fears, Queensland continues to record low numbers of coronavirus, reporting another zero daily increase... ( подробнее )

Coronavirus: You’re still not allowed to do this

According to chief nursing and midwifery officer Alison McMillan, “we have reached a point at the moment where a handshake is no longer something we should be doing socially”.

Prof McMillan said on Sunday that the traditional greeting has become “very much part of our culture” but is now something “we... ( подробнее )

Fewer masks but lots more hugs – Sydney’s huge virus mistake

One case. One singular new case of coronavirus. That is all that was recorded in New South Wales overnight following a huge 32,000 tests.

NSW’s success thus far in preventing an uncontrolled fresh outbreak of COVID-19 is remarkable; extraordinary even.

Just a few weeks ago cases were popping up all over the state, from... ( подробнее )

Calls for WA, Tas to open border to SA

Following Friday’s national cabinet meeting, Steven Marshall said he was unsure why those jurisdictions did not open their borders to the state.

“We would not pose a threat with the current level of infection in SA,” he said.

“I know it's enormously frustrating for businesses but importantly for... ( подробнее )

Coronavirus Australia: Unexpected symptoms in some COVID-19 patients

Hospital rooms are increasingly seeing virus-infected patients presenting with unexpected symptoms such as headache and even conjunctivitis.

And the danger is that because people don’t associate conjunctivitis or a headache alone to COVID-19, they’re unlikely to be tested.

“Although fever, cough and shortness... ( подробнее )

Doctor slams ‘clown’ anti-vaxxers

Unfortunately, it is not even close to halfway.

To achieve “herd immunity” and completely eradicate the transmission of COVID-19, Australia would need about 80 to 95 per cent of its population vaccinated, which in reality may take up until late next year.

And a key element to achieving this is to convince everyone... ( подробнее )

7 new COVID cases in NSW

Of those, two were from hotel quarantine and five were from community transmission.

Of the five locally acquired cases, NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant said one is a close contact of a previously reported case with no known source, the source of the second, from south west Sydney, is under investigation, the third is a household contact... ( подробнее )