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The Latest Breaking News from Kerry Chant

Signs NSW is headed for a new COVID wave: ‘Please work with us’

Dr Kerry Chant warns NSW is on the brink of another Covid wave, with cases expected to rise in the coming weeks.

The New Daily

Australians warned of 'another COVID wave' as sub-variants take hold

Experts warn of another wave of COVID-19 infections in coming weeks, as case numbers rise and new variants circulate.

ABC News

NSW entering new COVID-19 wave

COVID-19 cases in NSW are rising and Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant warns the state should brace for a new wave of infections, as new variants are spreading.

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Morning Mail: nationwide vigils mourn Cassius Turvey, fresh Covid warning, Qantas scoops a Shonky award

In today’s newsletter: vigils across the nation pay tribute to Indigenous schoolboy; NSW health chief to urge greater booster take-up; and fly with the ‘spirit of disappointment’

The Guardian - AU

New Covid-19 wave to hit NSW within weeks, chief health officer says

Exclusive: Kerry Chant reiterates importance of vaccine boosters as Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and XBB tipped to become dominant

The Guardian - AU

No more isolation mandates: Preventing COVID-19 is now up to you

From Friday, October 14, you will no longer be legally required to isolate at home if you've tested positive with COVID-19.

The New Daily

NSW scraps mandatory reporting of COVID-19 positive rapid antigen tests

The NSW government scraps mandatory reporting for rapid antigen tests that return a positive COVID-19 test result.

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NSW joins Victoria in scrapping mandatory reporting for positive Covid tests

NSW chief health officer urged people to continue registering positive RATs voluntarily, saying it informs the state’s public health response

The Guardian - AU

NSW chief health officer ‘cautiously optimistic’ about containment of monkeypox outbreak

Strong ties between government and LGBTQ+ community leads to proactive messaging and quick action on vaccines, experts say

The Guardian - AU

More NSW encephalitis than first thought

Eighty people in a new NSW Health study have shown signs of previous Japanese encephalitis infection.

AAP

It’s not just the US: Fox News fuels conspiracy and hate in Australia too

Fox News has validated Australia’s fringe and conspiracy figures by repeating their own views back to them.

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The Govt Has Scored 450,000 Doses Of The Monkeypox Vaccine They’ll Be Rolling Out ASAP

Those who are most vulnerable will be prioritised for the vax.

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NSW shifts aged care COVID vaccine rules

Visitors to aged care homes in NSW will no longer have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 under changes signed off by Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant.

AAP

NSW shifts aged-care COVID vaccine rules

Visitors to aged-care homes in NSW won’t have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 under changes approved by Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant.

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Newcastle Herald

Omicron subvariants are spreading, so why not get a booster?

NSW Health revised the COVID-19 reinfection period from 12 weeks to four weeks.

AAP

COVID ship off NSW coast as crew isolate

A cruise ship carrying people infected with COVID-19 is expected to dock in NSW twice this week amid renewed concerns about evolving variants of the virus.

ABC News

COVID-19 cruise ship Coral Princess docks in NSW as testing policy changes

A cruise ship with a huge COVID-19 outbreak among crew and passengers arrives in New South Wales as the state government announces a key change to its reinfection policy.

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COVID ship docks in NSW as crew isolates

A cruise ship experiencing an outbreak of the virus among staff has arrived at Eden on the south coast.

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The New Daily

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

Governments urge greater COVID booster take-up as third wave looms

The Australian government is urging people to come forward for a COVID-19 booster shot as authorities predict a coronavirus resurgence by mid-winter.

ABC News

Brad Hazzard calls for fourth COVID-19 vaccination as NSW faces new wave of infections

Health Minister Brad Hazzard calls for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine to be made available in NSW for people aged under 65, as authorities warn of another wave of the virus, driven by variants BA.4 and BA.5.

Newcastle Herald

NSW free flu shots extended amid low uptake for children

The plea for flu jabs comes as Hunter health authorities say they're fighting a "perfect storm" of flu and COVID.

ABC News

Mary-Louise McLaws and Kerry Chant in Queen's birthday honours

Respected epidemiologist Mary-Louise McLaws, who has been recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday honours list, reflects on how her life changed following her brain cancer diagnosis.

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Vic Premier brushes off CHO Honours 'snub'

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has brushed off suggestions Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton was snubbed in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.

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Vic Premier brushes off CHO Honours ‘snub’

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has brushed off suggestions Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton was snubbed in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours.

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