The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Covid death in Nagpur for third day in a row

NAGPUR: For the third consecutive day, the city reported one death due to Covid on Friday. The deceased, an elderly person, was admitted to a private hospital with a severe co-morbid condition coupled with Covid. After this death, Vidarbha’s toll is now 21,789.

The Times of India · Jul 29, 2022

Coalition offers qualified support for Indigenous voice as PM reveals referendum wording – as it happened

Anthony Albanese announces draft wording of referendum question in Garma festival speech. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2022

Forget about face masks and COVID bubbles: Birmingham embraces the 'free' Commonwealth Games

Triathlete Matt Hauser wins Australia's first medal of the 2022 Birmingham Games as fans and athletes enjoy a relaxed environment.

ABC News · Jul 29, 2022

Don't drop guard, Health Dept warns

More people have eased up on personal Covid-19 prevention measures despite the increasing number of daily cases, according to the Health Department.

Bangkok Post · Jul 29, 2022

Dispirited Australia: after losing the trust of the nation, can the Qantas brand bounce back?

Months of mishaps have travellers feeling betrayed by an airline that inspired deep, patriotic devotion in many – but experts say the ire is unlikely to last

The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2022

Europe's summer of Omicron subvariants has immunologists pleading for the world to embrace a 'vaccine-plus' lifestyle

As a COVID-19 wave fuelled by sticky Omicron variants crashes through Europe, immunologists warn we're entering a "multi sub lineage Omicron era". Here's what it could mean for the future of the pandemic.

ABC News · Jul 29, 2022

The billion-dollar industry helping students at major Australian universities cheat online assessments

In the post-COVID era of online assessments, “homework help” sites have been accused of becoming industrialised cheating factories — and it's making them rich.

ABC News · Jul 29, 2022

Charles officially opens refurbished oxygen therapy centre in Wick

The Prince of Wales, known as the Duke of Rothesay when in Scotland, officially opened the refurbished Healing Hub at the Braehead in Wick on Friday.

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022

Greater Manchester's latest Covid rates as cases remain high despite fall

More than a third of adults surveyed are wearing face coverings when outside their home

Manchester Evening News · Jul 29, 2022

Air quality vital in taming COVID: expert

Improving indoor air quality will be key to long-term efforts against COVID-19 and a national approach is needed, a leading epidemiologist has told a committee.

AAP · Jul 29, 2022