The Latest Breaking News from ACT Health

Number of new ACT COVID-19 infections jump

The ACT reported 1149 new infections in the latest reporting period.

The Canberra Times · Apr 6, 2022

Balance needed in releasing COVID case information: Stephen-Smith

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith has addressed changes to reporting on the territory's COVID-19 situation

The Canberra Times · Apr 5, 2022

New Canberra COVID-19 infections remain below 1000

The ACT reported 739 new infections in the latest reporting period.

The Canberra Times · Apr 4, 2022

Authorities plan ahead of 'flurona' double threat

Experts have warned it could be a tough winter for high-risk groups.

The Canberra Times · Mar 20, 2022

Cross training under way for ACT Health's COVID response staff

ACT Health says it is boosting agile response workforce for whatever the pandemic throws at it.

The Canberra Times · Mar 19, 2022

Three COVID-related deaths reported in Canberra

The new cases reported on Friday brought the total number of active cases in the ACT to 3899.

The Canberra Times · Mar 11, 2022

Over 200 COVID cases linked to outbreak in ANU residential halls

Students in the ANU's residences will be required to take rapid antigen tests every 48 hours this week.

The Canberra Times · Feb 21, 2022

COVID death of man in his 20s happened some time ago

The death of a young man in Canberra from coronavirus reported by ACT Health on Thursday occurred some time ago.

The Canberra Times · Feb 18, 2022

Only one person who died with COVID-19 in Canberra last month had a booster

Only one Canberran who died with COVID-19 in January had received a booster shot.

The Canberra Times · Feb 5, 2022

Man in 40s one of two COVID deaths amid 756 new cases

ACT Health was notified of the deaths of a man in his 40s and a man in his 90s with COVID-19.

The Canberra Times · Jan 24, 2022