Health

Health Queensland is just two days away from confirming if the Logan COVID-19 outbreak has spread any further.

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News In one city coronavirus cases have tripled because of wild, out-of-control parties — and it’s prompted authorities to take extreme steps to stop them.

Health Coronavirus sheds in faeces so testing sewage may become an early warning sign to identify new hot spots. The poo detectives may prevent community spread.

Health Unsafe workplaces likely to remain unchecked as inspectors re-audit “a sample” of the stone benchtop industry.

Health Brett Sutton has delivered a blunt assessment of Victoria’s case numbers, saying it will take a week to see the impact of stage four restrictions.

News There have been 9 new cases of coronavirus in New South Wales up to 8pm on Friday night, and patrons of a bar have been urged to isolate immediately.

Breaking ‘Extremely disappointed’ Queenslanders who failed to rush across the border before the 1am shutdown have been among 142 refused entry.

Breaking A man aged in his 30s is among 12 Victorian coronavirus patients who died overnight, with 466 new cases confirmed.

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Health A leading Australian epidemiologist has explained why young people keep getting COVID-19 as the world’s youth have been blamed for fuelling the spread.

News A bride-to-be says she feels incredible after losing more than 10kg while working out at home during lockdown.

Health More schools, bars and shopping centres have been added to the list of NSW locations where positive COVID-19 cases went including some “while infectious”.

Health Stonemasons are putting off health checks, fearing financial ruin as a silent killer continues to cripple families.

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Health An elderly man was among three passengers who were forced off the interstate bus they were travelling on after spending an hour in COVID-19 hot spot.

Health A youth mental health program run by well-known organisation headspace is at risk of having its funding cut in the upcoming federal budget.

Politics A farewell party hosted by the ABC in Parliament House and attended by ministers is being investigated for a potential breach of COVID regulations.

Health Pandemic travellers locked in hotels have won the right to leave their rooms and step out into the open air.

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Health Australians hit by COVID-19 will be able to take part in a trial of a flu drug that could slash how long they are sick.

News A deadly virus has re-emerged in China, infecting at least 60 people as experts confirm it can spread from person to person.

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Health A committee established to consider one state’s next steps for COVID-19 is looking at a number of issues due to the “worrying risk” over the border.

Politics Two elderly people have been taken off a bus at the border trying to enter Queensland, with one ending up in hospital.

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