The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Non-COVID deaths are up a significant amount this year. What's driving the increase?

There has been a significant increase in the number of non-COVID deaths since the Omicron wave took off, and that has doctors worried.

ABC News · Aug 8, 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 · Aug 8, 2022

Vaccine side-effect milder than COVID-19

COVID-19 complications are more of an issue for adolescents and young adults than the rare side-effect of myocarditis from mRNA virus vaccines, experts say.

AAP · Aug 7, 2022

Lift antiviral drug curbs

With new cases of Covid-19 having risen to more than 28,000 a day, and with soaring severe cases, restricted access to Covid-19 antiviral medicines is now a critical issue.

Bangkok Post · Aug 7, 2022

The possible upsides to Covid infection

There's always a first time for everyone. After three years of living life virus free, I got Covid-19 from a friend after attending a concert recently. However, to my surprise, my first experience wasn't all that terrible. I felt mildly ill, with fever and body aches, but no sore throat…

Bangkok Post · Aug 7, 2022

Australia win gold after Tahlia McGrath plays despite positive Covid-19 test

Meg Lanning’s side claimed a tense nine-run win over India.

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2022

Ivermectin, blood washing, ozone: how long COVID survivors are being sold the next round of miracle cures

People with long COVID are going online to look for support. But these valuable discussion forums, chat groups and other online peer-support networks can also spread harmful misinformation.

The Conversation · Aug 7, 2022

COVID confusion hits Aussies at Games

Australia's policies to mitigate the risk of COVID at the Commonwealth Games have been openly flouted by some athletes when they aren't competing.

AAP · Aug 7, 2022

Going to the Ekka? Here are the best ways to avoid getting sick with COVID-19, monkeypox or the flu

Eager to hit Brisbane's Ekka show to enjoy a dagwood dog or a strawberry sundae without coming down with COVID-19, monkeypox or the flu? Here are five key things you can do to protect your health.

ABC News · Aug 7, 2022

Why skipping the dentist during COVID-19 could come back to bite us

Dentists fear a perfect storm of cost of living pressures and the COVID-19 pandemic could mean an increase in oral disease over the years to come.

ABC News · Aug 7, 2022