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‘Absolutely ridiculous’: experts condemn Victoria’s scaling back of COVID PCR testing

State government guidelines state ‘targeted’ testing approach is for ‘clinically vulnerable people’ and other at-risk groups

The Guardian - AU

Covid hospitalisations in Australia hit new record, surpassing January peak

Experts say lower ICU figures partly due to aged care deaths, while AMA vice president labels number of Covid patients ‘massive’

The Guardian - AU

COVID-19 deaths in New South Wales rise 50 per cent in one week, new data shows

As COVID-19 cases surge across the country, new data shows the number of deaths recorded in New South Wales increased by almost half in the space of seven days.

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As Victorians face another COVID-19 surge, mortality data shows how vaccinations are saving lives

As COVID becomes something Australians are exposed to each year, we'll think less about how many vaccine doses we've had and more about how we time them with waves of transmission, experts say.

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Mask mandates back on the agenda as Tasmanian COVID-19 hospitalisations spike

While Tasmania's COVID-19 health emergency declaration officially ended on June 30, a recent spike in hospitalisations and deaths has left some considering whether mask mandates should return.

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Tasmania tops the list for new COVID-19 cases per capita — but is that really what's going on?

The average number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases per capita in Tasmania is double NSW and the national average. Here's why it might not actually be as alarming as it sounds.

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Why is COVID-19 reinfection happening more often? Could it just be your body shedding the virus?

New COVID-19 subvariants have led to a higher rate of reinfection. But people are still being told it might be shedding from a previous infection. How can you tell the difference?

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Struggling health systems brace for 5,000 COVID-linked daily hospital admissions amid early flu peak

Some 6,500 health staff are off work in Queensland, NSW and Victoria as Covid and flu place pressure on hospitals

The Guardian - AU

PM urges eligible to get second booster

As evasive new Omicron variants fuel a rise in COVID-19 cases, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is urging those eligible to get their fourth vaccine dose.

AAP

Risk from new COVID strains uncertain

The number of people hospitalised with COVID-19 has rapidly increased over the past fortnight as authorities monitor for changes in disease severity.

Crikey

COVID boosters: When Australians might be able to get their fourth jabs

With a third Omicron wave approaching, the wider Australian population may soon be able to get their second COVID booster shots.

The New Daily

New ‘Centaurus’ subvariant could soon add to Australia’s COVID headache

Experts say a new COVID subvariant, nicknamed 'Centaurus' on social media, could soon add to Australia's growing COVID headache.

The New Daily

Victoria records grim pandemic milestone with COVID deaths surpassing 4,000

As Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5 become dominant in Melbourne, the number of Victorians dying from COVID-19 continues to climb.

ABC News

COVID cases rise as experts worry about complications and death milestone

The ACT recorded 1329 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Friday.

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Australia nears 10,000 COVID-19 deaths

The country will likely reach the grim milestone on Sunday amid renewed calls for vaccine boosters and possible mask mandates.

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Australia nearing 10,000 COVID-19 deaths

Australia is approaching 10,000 COVID-19 related deaths, with renewed calls to increase vaccine booster rates and mask mandates being discussed.

ABC News

Howard Springs quarantine facility — Australia's COVID-19 'port' — now in stand-by mode

It's the end of an era for the Howard Springs quarantine facility, with Australia's so-called "gold standard" infection management and control centre shutting its doors.

ABC News

COVID reinfection is on the rise and epidemiologists want to know the consequences

COVID restrictions have eased and lockdowns have lifted, but an Adelaide epidemiologist is wary of talk of a "post-COVID" world, especially at a time when reinfections are on the rise.

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Australia's COVID-19 and flu cases are on the rise — this is what's driving them

The message is clear: The COVID-19 pandemic isn't over, and Australians should brace themself for a winter of not just that virus, but other lurgies too.

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Push for COVID-19 boosters as vaccination rate slumps amid winter flu season

As West Australians learn to live with COVID-19, fewer people are getting booster shots. But experts say it's not the time to become complacent.

AAP

COVID-19 reinfection drives booster calls

New COVID-19 variants have led to rising case numbers and hospitalisations from the virus, prompting fresh warnings from experts.

Crikey

COVID reinfection drives booster warning

New COVID-19 variants have led to rising case numbers and hospitalisations from the virus, prompting fresh warnings from experts.

The Guardian - AU

Victoria pressed to scrap two-jab Covid vaccine mandate amid worker shortage

Epidemiologists and industry groups say requirement no longer needed but chamber of commerce says decision is for health officials

AAP

'No argument' to keep some vax mandates

Australian epidemiologists have told an inquiry it is unclear why Victoria's double-dose COVID-19 vaccine mandates remain in some settings.

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‘No argument’ to keep some vax mandates

Australian epidemiologists have told an inquiry it is unclear why Victoria’s double-dose COVID-19 vaccine mandates remain in some settings.

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