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The Latest Breaking News from David Durrheim

'Don't soldier on': Business, union leaders urge sick people to stay home

'We're in a different world now. Life isn't all about work.'

Newcastle Herald

Doctor's top honour for leadership during COVID-19 'fear and uncertainty'

Dr Durrheim became a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic

Newcastle Herald

'Perfect breeding conditions for mozzies' and king tides on the way

Newcastle records the highest mosquito numbers in the state.

Newcastle Herald

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Ebola to COVID: Hunter doctor a freeman of the city inspired by Mandela

'There's no passion to be found in playing small.'

Newcastle Herald

Big winter flu wave expected, as RSV cases quadruple and COVID eases

'What we see now is a bounce back. We've seen big increases.'

Newcastle Herald

Whooping cough cases spiking: 'Little kids are at tremendous risk'

Dr Durrheim says the whooping cough vaccine is life saving.

Newcastle Herald

'Sensible thing': double COVID wave sparks call for return of mask wearing

Monovalent booster protects against the dominant JN.1 variant.

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'Wave on top of wave': Hunter's COVID cases highest in 12 months as new variant hits

The wave sweeping through the Hunter is the largest the region has seen in a year.

Newcastle Herald

COVID vaccine rates plummet but antiviral use up, as COVID cases rise

'Still a lot of COVID around' and 36 in hospital in district.

Newcastle Herald

'Protect yourself from mozzies': Ross River cases confirmed in the Hunter

Fatigue and joint pain after infection can persist for weeks to months.

Newcastle Herald

How the incoming heatwave has affected Hunter events and activities

Authorities are advising people to take extra care in the heat.

Newcastle Herald

Riding the next wave: COVID-19 cases on the rise again

There are simple precautions we can all take.

Newcastle Herald

COVID vaccine rates in the Hunter dive as fresh wave approaches

'We've all got some level of immunity.'

Newcastle Herald

'Another wave': COVID rears its head again

COVID hospital cases have risen in the Hunter.

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Schools warn parents as 'incredibly infectious' gastro outbreak hits

Gastro waves 'normally last between four and eight weeks'.

Newcastle Herald

'I wouldn't wish it upon anyone': horrors of meningococcal

'I was given a less than 5 per cent chance of survival.'

Newcastle Herald

The viruses causing trouble in spring

Seasonal infection rears its head.

Newcastle Herald

Central Coast school student dies from the flu as virus warnings rise

'Please get your children vaccinated. The vaccine is their best protection.'

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COVID outbreaks, hospitalisations rise in Hunter New England as cases surge in nursing homes, schools

NSW Health officials are encouraging people to get COVID boosters as cases spread, with nursing homes copping the brunt of a winter surge.

Newcastle Herald

The global emergency is over, but COVID-19's dangers linger

Case numbers make it clear it's no time to relax.

Newcastle Herald

Flu cases jump in the Hunter, but COVID 'may be peaking'

COVID cases rise among those aged five to 16 this month.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter hospital cases rise with fifth Omicron wave

'The last time we've seen these case numbers in hospital was in January.'

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TGA declares widely used antibiotic amoxicillin 'scarce' as stocks drop to record lows

A nationwide shortage of the widely used oral antibiotic amoxicillin has triggered an emergency response by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

Newcastle Herald

COVID surge for Christmas: 12 nursing homes battle outbreaks

Hunter New England Health's Dr David Durrheim says the coming "steep uphill" wave could peak before Christmas, filling hospital beds with virus patients.

Newcastle Herald

Hunt is on to unearth Lake Macquarie's unsung community champions

The spotlight will be on quiet achievers at the 2023 Lake Mac Awards.

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