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The Latest Breaking News from Greg Hunt

COVID updates: All the coronavirus news you need in the one place — as it happened

Look back at how today unfolded in our live blog.

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Albanese demands Colbeck ‘resign today’ as nation records 82 Covid deaths – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

ATAGI approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for 16 and 17-year-olds

Australia's vaccine advisory body approves a third dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for 16 and 17-year-olds.

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Changes to fully vaxxed definition flagged

The government is considering changes to the definition of fully vaccinated, moving to being "up to date" rather than having received a certain number of doses.

AAP

Greg Hunt accused of being disrespectful and playing down Covid deaths in aged care

Some have died under terrible, preventable circumstances, say experts, who urge government to prioritise older Australians

The Guardian - AU

CMO says Omicron subvariant ‘not cause for concern’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Australia seeks briefing on WHO 'racism'

Health Minister Greg Hunt says he will seek advice on claims that a key World Health Organisation director in the region has engaged in racist behaviour.

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At least 98 deaths on nation’s deadliest day – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Australia records 58 Covid deaths; Hunt says ‘hoarding’ affecting rapid test shortage – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Omicron has peaked in some states: Hunt

Health Minister Greg Hunt has indicated the Omicron wave may have reached its peak in four jurisdictions, as the final green light was given for a new vaccine.

AAP

COVID-19 rapid antigen tests available for concession card holders but pharmacists fear there won't be enough

More than 6 million Australians will have access to free rapid antigen tests, but pharmacists fear widespread supply shortages mean they will struggle to meet demand.

ABC News

Western Australia races to contain Perth Covid cluster as Greg Hunt declines to condemn border decision

New South Wales records 30 Covid deaths, Victoria 20, Queensland 10, South Australia three and Tasmania one

The Guardian - AU

NSW records 30 deaths, Victoria 20, Qld 10, SA three and Tasmania one – as it happened

Australia to scrap PCR test requirement for international arrivals; Triple J counts down Hottest 100. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

Hunt doubles down on Qld rapid test claims

The federal government has denied claims it requisitioned rapid antigen tests from Queensland, despite reaching a $26 million deal with a known supplier.

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The New Daily

Rapid test suppliers admit the government didn’t steal their shipments, but skirmishes continue

Rapid antigen test suppliers have admitted there's no evidence of the government requisitioning any shipments. Greg Hunt treated this as vindication.

The Conversation

Australia approves two new medicines in the fight against COVID. How can you get them and are they effective against Omicron?

On Thursday, health minister Greg Hunt announced Australia’s drug regulator had provisionally approved two new medicines for the treatment of COVID.

The New Daily

Rapid test suppliers backtrack on claims of forced requisitions

Two rapid antigen test suppliers have walked back their claims that the government forcibly requisitioned their shipments destined for local businesses.

The Guardian - AU

Coalition accuses suppliers of misleading customers over ‘missing’ rapid antigen tests

Greg Hunt says government is being blamed when overcommitted suppliers can’t deliver, and false RAT claims will be reported to ACCC

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AAP

Claims of RAT requisition a 'scam': Hunt

Greg Hunt has blasted claims made by the Queensland government that rapid antigen tests were being requisitioned by the Commonwealth.

The Canberra Times

'They are lying': Greg Hunt to report retailers to ACCC over RAT claims

Mr Hunt delivered the rebuke as it emerged an industry proposal to allow children to drive forklifts would be raised at Thursday's national cabinet meeting.

The New Daily

Businesses ‘lying’ about missing RAT orders: Greg Hunt

Health Minister Greg Hunt has accused businesses of lying about desperately needed supplies of rapid COVID tests being seized by the federal government.

The Guardian - AU

60 Covid deaths nationally as PM says rapid antigen tests not being stockpiled – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Covid case surge continues as 67 deaths recorded nationally – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison rebukes George Christensen for ‘dangerous messages’ on vaccinating children

Prime minister, who has denied it’s hypocritical to deport Novak Djokovic while government MPs spread misinformation, says Covid vaccinations ‘save lives’

AAP

Private hospital COVID-19 plan triggered

Health Minister Greg Hunt says Australia has activated an agreement to make more than 100,000 private hospital staff available to help COVID-affected areas.

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