The Latest Breaking News on COVID-19

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 14, 2022

Number of new COVID infections hits second-lowest level for 2022

It is the lowest number of new daily cases since early February.

The Canberra Times · Aug 14, 2022

Long Covid clinic wait times blow out to five months as Australia’s health experts call for national approach

Hospitals across the country are bracing for increased demand for specialised treatment and rehabilitation after winter Omicron wave

The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2022

Covid incubation period: How long are you infectious for?

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

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2022

Shanghai extends weekly COVID-19 testing requirement until end of September

China's most populous city Shanghai has extended its weekly COVID-19 test requirement and extended free testing until the end of September in a bid to keep the virus in check, authorities announced on Saturday.

Reuters · Aug 13, 2022

Polio symptoms - what to do if you think you have virus as children offered vaccine

Polio can be transmitted through an infected person coughing or sneezing - or by consuming infected food and water.

Daily Record · Aug 13, 2022

Man in his 20s dies with COVID as new cases fall

The ACT recorded 322 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Friday.

The Canberra Times · Aug 13, 2022

Mumbai Covid count at 42-day high

MUMBAI: Covid-19 cases hit a 42-day high on Friday as the city saw a second spike this week. Mumbai reported 871 cases of Covid-19, the highest single-day count after July 1 (978 cases). On Wednesday, the city had recorded 852 cases, the highest in weeks. Till then, cases averaged around…

The Times of India · Aug 12, 2022

Debilitating impact of long COVID prompts calls for WA to open its own clinic for sufferers

It has been five months since Linda Molloy contracted COVID-19, but her life continues to be severely affected. Now there are growing calls for a special WA clinic to help people like her.

ABC News · Aug 12, 2022

Precaution dose: Less than 9% of adults covered in Karnataka

Combined precaution dose coverage for healthcare workers, frontline workers and citizens in the 18-59 years age group stands at 17%

The Hindu · Aug 12, 2022