The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Tasmania tops the list for new COVID-19 cases per capita — but is that really what's going on?

The average number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases per capita in Tasmania is double NSW and the national average. Here's why it might not actually be as alarming as it sounds.

ABC News · Jul 13, 2022

RATs for flu exist – should we be self-testing for that too?

Flu season has begun uncharacteristically early this year, and so far we’ve seen around 187,000 laboratory-confirmed cases, 1,323 hospitalisations, and 113 deaths.

The Conversation · Jul 13, 2022

We lost the plot on COVID messaging – now governments must be bold to get us back on track

We are in the grip of a fresh COVID wave, but governments are more reluctant to introduce measures to curb its spread. How did it come to this?

The New Daily · Jul 13, 2022

The Sputnik V conundrum

Why the Supreme Court could have heard the plea seeking modification of the Indian government’s COVID-19 policy

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2022

Covid-19 infection more likely depending on your blood type say experts

Despite cases rising at a rapid rate, some people have manged to dodge Coronavirus altogether. Experts are studying whether blood type has an impact on your likelihood of catching the devastating virus.

Chronicle Live · Jul 13, 2022

Covid hospital numbers up 15 per cent in Scotland despite drop in reported cases

New data shows the amount of patients with coronavirus in hospital has increased, but the number of total cases in Scotland have fallen.

Daily Record · Jul 13, 2022

Cash-strapped casuals to skip RATs to avoid hit to income

Australian Council of Social Services says end of pandemic support amid new wave of virus leaves insecure workers exposed

The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2022

Covid deaths in aged care reach almost 100 a week as active cases surge across Australia

Rising case numbers and death rates prompt fears that two-thirds of providers could be grappling with outbreaks in next six weeks

The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2022

New COVID wave set to peak by month's end

The new COVID-19 wave spreading across the country is set to reach its peak by the end of July, as the government unveils its winter plan for aged care.

AAP · Jul 13, 2022

Leeds bar manager's 'deep regret' at hosting lockdown party in pub as people hid from police

Tracy O’Boyle, who ran The Duncan, was one of six people given verbal police warnings over the gathering in April 2020

Leeds Live · Jul 13, 2022