The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

No change for Chinese travellers, yet: PM

The government hasn't changed its travel advice for China and is monitoring the situation after a handful of countries imposed COVID-19 restrictions overnight.

AAP · Dec 28, 2022

US imposes Covid-19 travel restrictions on China following increase in cases

The US has announced new COVID-19 testing requirements for all travellers from China, joining other nations imposing restrictions because of a surge of infections.

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2022

U.S. will require travelers from China to show negative COVID test before flight

In announcing the step, the CDC pointed to the surge in COVID-19 cases in China. The measure will go into effect on Jan. 5 for all passengers over the age of 2.

WEKU · Dec 28, 2022

U.S. to require travelers from China to show negative COVID-19 test before flight

The United States will require travelers from China to receive a negative COVID-19 test result before reaching the country.

Axios · Dec 28, 2022

14 ways Tories shafted disabled people in 2022 - from Covid to social funding

The Tory nitwits are so lacking in self-awareness that they probably thought they did great all year, The Mirror columnist Rachel Charlton-Dailey writes

Daily Mirror · Dec 28, 2022

US will require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China

The U.S. will soon require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022

Sydney NYE fireworks set to go off 'with a bang' after two years of COVID-19 disruptions

Sydneysiders are being promised a full fireworks show with crowds expected to return to pre-COVID numbers of more than 1 million after two years of disruptions and cancellations.

ABC News · Dec 28, 2022

'Please think twice about visiting your loved ones in hospital': Health bosses' plea as viruses spread on wards

There has been an increase in illnesses which has put pressure on staff and services in Swansea Bay

Wales Online · Dec 28, 2022

‘Oops! I forgot to sign my ballot.’ Maryland plans text message option for voters to ‘cure’ their mail-in ballots

BALTIMORE — Big changes have come to Maryland elections since the coronavirus pandemic struck in 2020. More than 1 in 4 voters participated using mail-in ballots in the most recent election, casting them via ballot drop boxes or sending them back via the mail.

Tribune News Service · Dec 28, 2022

CDC reinstates COVID-19 testing for flights from China - Roll Call

The CDC will again require airline passengers from China to show a negative COVID-19 test amid a surge in cases there.

Roll Call · Dec 28, 2022