The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Canberra private hospitals to take the load off struggling public system

Private hospitals will treat up to 28 public patients as the healthcare system faces enormous pressure.

The Canberra Times · Apr 30, 2022

South Australian businesses celebrate scrapped COVID-19 close-contact rules, but medical experts have warning

For the first time in two years, COVID-19 close contacts in South Australia are no longer need to isolate.

ABC News · Apr 30, 2022

Return to jails in Kerala in 2 weeks: SC to those on parole

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday directed prisoners out on interim bail or parole in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic to report back to jails in Kerala within two weeks.

The Times of India · Apr 30, 2022

Southeast Asia travel is catching up at last as Covid curbs ease

Southeast Asia is finally, tentatively throwing off the shackles of Covid-19 and reopening for travel, with airlines filling an increasing number of seats as holiday-starved masses arrange overseas vacations for the first time in two years.

Bangkok Post · Apr 30, 2022

Texas border effort gets $495 million boost after GOP leaders tap federal COVID-19 aid, shift funds

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas is scrambling to come up with nearly a half-billion dollars to pay the growing tab for its decision to post National Guard soldiers at the southern border.

Tribune News Service · Apr 30, 2022

Gaspar Noé splits screens and witches

The provocateur spoke to Salon about split screens and the effects of what he watched during COVID on his work

Salon · Apr 30, 2022

Australia's virus toll climbs by 48 deaths

Australia has reported a further 48 COVID-19 deaths, while the nation's virus caseload has jumped almost 39,000 infections in 24 hours.

AAP · Apr 29, 2022

Hepatitis: Dozens more cases confirmed in young UK children

Ten children have so far received liver transplants due to unexplained illness

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022

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

Here's a quick wrap of today's COVID-19 statistics from each state and territory.

ABC News · Apr 29, 2022

Goa: Six new Covid cases on Friday

PANAJI: Goa reported six new Covid cases on Friday with nil hospitalisations and nil deaths. A total of 469 samples were tested with a case positivity rate of 1.28%.

The Times of India · Apr 29, 2022