The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

The latest COVID-19 case numbers from around the states and territories

Here's a quick wrap of today's COVID statistics from each Australian jurisdiction.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

Pauline Hanson struck down with COVID-19

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has contracted COVID-19 and will remain in isolation until after Saturday's federal election.

AAP · May 18, 2022

West Australians’ highly sensitive personal data put at risk as COVID-19 contact tracing system lacks security

Medical data, CCTV footage and SmartRider information of more than half a million people in the state gathered to help contact trace was not secured properly, a report finds.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

Meet the West Australians imposing COVID-19 restrictions on themselves as case numbers and hospitalisations surge

While many in Western Australia are enjoying new freedoms, some in the community are choosing to stay home.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

Morning mail: aged care Covid deaths, renters turn to crowdfunding, DVD collectors

Thursday: At least 60 nursing home residents with coronavirus are dying each week as workers prepare to strike. Plus: the ‘innately comforting’ tactility of collecting movies

The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2022

COVID has killed 5,600 Australians this year and the pandemic isn't over. Ethics can shape our response

It’s difficult to ask, but how many fatalities should Australia accept from COVID in 2022?

The Conversation · May 18, 2022

Prof Luke O'Neill says long Covid may be caused by 'ghosts' of the virus lingering in the body

SProf O'Neil explained how a new study found remnants of the virus in the digestive tract of long Covid patients

Irish Mirror · May 18, 2022

Biden’s daughter Ashley tests positive for Covid and drops out of Central America trip

Ashley Biden, 40, was scheduled to accompany her mother to Central America this week but will no longer go

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

Mizuho Remains Bullish On JD Post Q1 - Read Why

Mizuho analyst James Lee maintained a Buy on JD.com, Inc (NASDAQ:JD) with a price target of $90 (75% upside). JD beat top line and margins due to its competitive advantage in supply chain and logistics, which enabled the company to gain share.  The COVID lockdown impact in 2Q22 was more than Lee's expectation at 5% YoY growth,…

Benzinga · May 18, 2022

I've got COVID-19 symptoms, but a negative RAT, so how do I know if I'm testing properly?

Rapid antigen tests have found their way into homes across the country, allowing us to test for COVID-19 and get the results minutes later. But how do you know you're doing it right, and when should you seek a PCR test?

ABC News · May 18, 2022