The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

8,081 new Covid cases, 54 deaths announced Sunday

The country registered 8,081 more Covid-19 cases - the seventh successive daily number below 10,000 - and 54 new fatalities during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Sunday morning.

Bangkok Post · May 8, 2022

ACT COVID hospitalisations hit pandemic high on weekend

ACT Health has reported 76 COVID-related hopsitalisations, a pademic record for Canberra.

The Canberra Times · May 8, 2022

Southeast Asia stock markets stand out as geopolitical heaven for investors

Fed hikes, decades-high inflation and Covid lockdowns in China are only adding to investor bets that Southeast Asia’s stock markets may be one of the best places to park their money right now.

Bangkok Post · May 8, 2022

Australians returning to Indonesia for first time since COVID-19 hit mark Eid at gravesites

Before the pandemic, Andrian Wiguna always returned to Indonesia to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with his mother and brother. This year, when he was finally able to return to Indonesia, he marked Eid at their gravesites.

ABC News · May 7, 2022

Missing in action: five issues the major parties are avoiding in the 2022 federal election

Key areas such as conservation, the arts, science and education have been neglected in a narrowly focused campaign

The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2022

Keir Starmer's £200 'Beergate' curry bill has been exaggerated, says takeaway boss

Keir Starmer is now being investigated by Durham Police over the so-called Beergate event while campaigning last year while Covid rules were still in place

Daily Mirror · May 7, 2022

Kentucky Derby Updates | Big crowds a return to normal

Spectators have crammed in to the first full Kentucky Derby since the coronavirus pandemic began, standing shoulder-to-shoulder in lines to place their bets and buy mint juleps

The Independent UK · May 7, 2022

Gang rape 'ringleader' challenges ACT's COVID-19 laws in High Court appeal

He will ask for his convictions to be quashed, arguing emergency laws that deprived him of the right to a jury trial were constitutionally invalid.

The Canberra Times · May 7, 2022

Victim used baseball bat to block axe swung by COVID-infected burglar

The offender was also sentenced for trafficking cannabis with a street value of up to $20,492.

The Canberra Times · May 7, 2022

Sir Keir Starmer 'confident' Durham beer did not break Covid rules

Labour leader was speaking after Durham Police revealed it was looking again at the event

Chronicle Live · May 7, 2022