The Latest Breaking News on COVID-19

Pregabalin is used to treat nerve pain and anxiety but it is being sold illegally and used among the city centre's rough sleepers

A scientist said the virus can be 'destructive,' even among those considered healthy or who have had mild infections

The Biden administration is seeking billions of dollars for a new push to wipe out hepatitis C, a virus that has continued to kill thousands of people annually in the U.S. despite the existence of extremely effective medications that can cure the infection within months.

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction from the past week.

Australia's nicotine consumption increased by 30 per cent in the early stages of the pandemic due to high stress and restrictions, researchers suggest.

On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organisation classified COVID-19 as a pandemic. Three years on, it remains just that. As much as we don’t want it to

Health officials say the survey will be "paused" from March 31. Any new surveys will be announced “in due course”.

Figures show that levels of winter viruses remain high for this time of year

The survey has run continuously for nearly three years.