The Latest Breaking News on COVID-19

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

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

This summer brings with it a renewed sense of freedom as the country enjoys the widespread availability of vaccinations along with effective antiviral treatments that can prevent severe disease or hospitalization from COVID-19. Yet the emergence of new, highly contagious variants that spread and infect those who are vaccinated and…

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

Study of 1,459 people living with condition finds there appears to be three ‘subtypes’

With 12,751 new coronavirus infections, active cases in India decline to 1,31,807

China raced on Tuesday to stamp out COVID-19 outbreaks in the tourist hubs of Tibet and Hainan, with the authorities launching more rounds of mass testing and closing venues to contain the highly transmissible Omicron variant.

Professor Tim Spector of the Covid Zoe app warned that people should get tested immediately if they see these two symptoms

Around one in five vaccinated Britons with Omicron or Delta strain experienced diarrhoea as a symptom

The ACT recorded 498 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Monday.

Here's a quick wrap of today's COVID statistics from each state and territory.