The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Another COVID-19 death and 1000 new cases

The ACT recorded 1000 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm on Wednesday.

The Canberra Times · Jul 28, 2022

Cunnington's footy return delayed by COVID

North Melbourne veteran Ben Cunnington is one of four Kangaroos with COVID ahead of their clash with Essendon, further delaying his return from a cancer battle.

AAP · Jul 28, 2022

Paul O'Grady throws shade at Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss as he posts health update

Paul O'Grady provided a fresh update after being struck down by Covid-19 while filming in Malta last week and also voiced his opinions on the Conservative leadership battle on social media

Daily Mirror · Jul 28, 2022

One in 20 Covid patients suffer long-term smell or taste issues – study

Researchers warn this means millions of people could be affected around the world.

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

One in 20 Covid-19 patients suffer long-term smell or taste issues, study find

The findings revealed that women were less likely to recover their sense of smell and taste

Wales Online · Jul 27, 2022

Penn Jillette: Did His Libertarianism Survive Trump and COVID?

The larger, louder half of Penn & Teller talks masks, vaccines, compassion, Bob Dylan, and much, much more.

Reason · Jul 27, 2022

Hunter Valley Buses cancellation chaos carries real risks without fix

How do you replace sick drivers when the workforce is already depleted, and struck by the random nature of illnesses?

Newcastle Herald · Jul 27, 2022

Study: Huanan Market In Wuhan Was the 'Epicenter' of COVID-19 Outbreak

"Have we disproven the 'lab leak' theory? No, we have not."

Reason · Jul 27, 2022

Late Night with Seth Meyers taken off-air after host catches Covid for second time

‘I tested positive this morning,’ Meyers announced earlier today (27 July)

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

500,000 may need LAAB jabs

There are more than 500,000 immunocompromised people in Thailand who may need long-acting antibodies (LAAB) to guard against Covid-19, said Public Health Minister Anutin Charvirakul on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27, 2022