The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

India’s ‘other’ COVID vaccines: The status of under-trial, approved and unused jabs

While Covishield and Covaxin lead the Covid-19 vaccination effort in India, other vaccines, too, are under development or remain unused after approval from the Centre

The Hindu · May 18, 2022

Belmont hub to close its doors as demand decreases for COVID vaccines

As demand has decreased, there is no need for a mass vaccination clinic and the Belmont hub will close.

Newcastle Herald · May 18, 2022

Burberry Pins its Outlook to China's COVID Recovery

British luxury brand Burberry said its outlook for the year ahead depended on how quickly China, its biggest market, recovered from COVID-19 lockdowns, after meeting expectations for sales and operating profit for its 2022 financial year. The company reported a 23% rise in revenue to 2.83 billion pounds ($3.52 billion)…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 18, 2022

COVID-19 density and capacity restrictions in Tasmania to be scrapped from Friday

All COVID-related density limits will be removed in Tasmania from midnight this Friday, meaning all venues and events can operate at pre-COVID capacity.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

WA records 16,253 new COVID-19 cases as staff shortages impact Federal Election 2022

COVID-related labour shortages are set to impact Saturday's election as WA records 16,253 new infections — with Mark McGowan saying it is better for the state to deal with surging case numbers now than in the middle of winter.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

South Australia records another 4,072 COVID-19 cases as Premier hits back at 'dictatorship' comparison

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas hits back at an opposition accusation that his government is attempting to impose emergency COVID-19 powers that are more suited to a "Dark-Age dictatorship".

ABC News · May 18, 2022

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

Here's a quick wrap of today's COVID statistics from each state and territory.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

Victorian schools hit with staff shortages amid COVID-19 and flu outbreaks

Some Victorian schools have been forced to cancel classes for whole year levels and return to remote learning as they deal with staff shortages and student absenteeism amid COVID-19 and flu outbreaks.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

Australian election 2022 voters’ guide: everything you need to know

How to vote, when is election day, who can you vote for and what to do if you have Covid on polling day

The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2022

COVID-19 hospitalisations and case numbers remain high

There were 1098 new cases recorded in the 24 hours until Tuesday 8pm.

The Canberra Times · May 18, 2022