The Latest Breaking News on COVID-19

The latest COVID-19 case numbers from around the states and territories

Here's a quick wrap of today's COVID statistics from each Australian jurisdiction.

ABC News · Aug 23, 2022

Covid Ireland news: Latest symptoms to look out for and how to stay protected

In the case of severe symptoms like extreme shortness of breath or the inability to finish sentences, call 112 or 999 and request an ambulance.

Irish Mirror · Aug 22, 2022

Merseyside records another fall in covid infections

In England, there was a drop of 20% in the week ending August 13

Liverpool Echo · Aug 22, 2022

What to do if you test positive for Covid now restrictions have been scrapped

With no more legal requirement in place compelling you to isolate if you catch the coronavirus, many are confused about what to do

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022

Foreign Office updates US travel advice after Covid rules overhauled

American health officials have relaxed Covid guidelines in a significant change to the rules.

Daily Record · Aug 22, 2022

New Covid variant can reinfect you within a month patients testing positive again

The Omicron sub-variant BA.5 is less likely to make Covid patients immune to the virus

Daily Record · Aug 22, 2022

‘Stealthy’ new Covid variant can reinfect you every month

‘Even having had Omicron, we’re not well protected from further infections,’ said Prof Danny Altmann

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022

Top Covid symptom is ‘sore throat’, says latest data

Infection rate now diminished after peaking during July heatwave but fears of new autumn wave persist

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022

Covid incubation period: How long are you infectious for?

UK hit by fifth wave of infections earlier this summer driven by new Omicron variants

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022

Nine Omicron symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated - and signs you may have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022