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Omicron subvariant BA.2 'more infectious'

AAP - 02-02-2022

The BA.2 subvariant of the Omicron coronavirus variant, which has quickly taken over in Denmark, is more transmissible than the more common BA.1 and more able to infect vaccinated

 
Rapid test concern as schools return

AAP - 01-02-2022

As experts predict a spike in COVID-19 cases following students returning to classrooms, a new survey has forecast large numbers of infections could go undetected.

 
Virus sub-variant 'not cause for concern'

AAP - 01-02-2022

A new COVID sub-variant circulating in Australia is not yet causing concern among health experts, says the deputy chief medical officer. Professor Michael Kidd

 
Aid for NSW business as virus deaths rise

AAP - 31-01-2022

The NSW government has announced a $1 billion support package for businesses hit hard by the Omicron outbreak as the state records its deadliest day of the pandemic so far.

 
Anxiety high ahead of return to school

AAP - 31-01-2022

Bella Greco is nervous about starting Year 12 as COVID-19 cases soar across Australia. The 17-year-old isn't anxious about contracting the virus, she's

 
Australia posts near record virus toll

AAP - 31-01-2022

After a pandemic-high 98 fatalities were reported on Friday, a further 97 were announced on Saturday, 49 of them in NSW, which constituted its deadliest day to date.

 
Spain, Canada say Omicron has peaked

AAP - 31-01-2022

Health authorities in Spain and Canada say all indications point to the worst of the Omicron variant of coronavirus having passed while officials in Iceland prepare to relax

 
NSW posts deadliest virus day, 49 deaths

AAP - 31-01-2022

The toll also follows Friday’s announcement of an additional 35 fatalities in the state’s aged care facilities that were slow to inform local health authorities

 
UK to start rolling out Pfizer virus pill

AAP - 29-01-2022

The United Kingdom will start rolling out Pfizer's COVID-19 pill to vulnerable people next month, the health ministry says, targeting the treatment at people with compromised

 
No change to full vaccination definition

AAP - 29-01-2022

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) is still considering whether to change its advice about the definition of full vaccination. If

 

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