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NSW shifts aged care COVID vaccine rules

Visitors to aged care homes in NSW will no longer have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 under changes signed off by Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant.

AAP · Jul 14, 2022

Omicron subvariants are spreading, so why not get a booster?

NSW Health revised the COVID-19 reinfection period from 12 weeks to four weeks.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 12, 2022

COVID ship off NSW coast as crew isolate

A cruise ship carrying people infected with COVID-19 is expected to dock in NSW twice this week amid renewed concerns about evolving variants of the virus.

AAP · Jul 12, 2022

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COVID-19 cruise ship Coral Princess docks in NSW as testing policy changes

A cruise ship with a huge COVID-19 outbreak among crew and passengers arrives in New South Wales as the state government announces a key change to its reinfection policy.

ABC News · Jul 12, 2022

COVID boosters: When Australians might be able to get their fourth jabs

With a third Omicron wave approaching, the wider Australian population may soon be able to get their second COVID booster shots.

The New Daily · Jul 6, 2022

Governments urge greater COVID booster take-up as third wave looms

The Australian government is urging people to come forward for a COVID-19 booster shot as authorities predict a coronavirus resurgence by mid-winter.

The New Daily · Jul 5, 2022

Brad Hazzard calls for fourth COVID-19 vaccination as NSW faces new wave of infections

Health Minister Brad Hazzard calls for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine to be made available in NSW for people aged under 65, as authorities warn of another wave of the virus, driven by variants BA.4 and BA.5.

ABC News · Jul 5, 2022

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NSW free flu shots extended amid low uptake for children

The plea for flu jabs comes as Hunter health authorities say they're fighting a "perfect storm" of flu and COVID.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 29, 2022

Mary-Louise McLaws and Kerry Chant in Queen's birthday honours

Respected epidemiologist Mary-Louise McLaws, who has been recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday honours list, reflects on how her life changed following her brain cancer diagnosis.

ABC News · Jun 12, 2022

Vic Premier brushes off CHO Honours 'snub'

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has brushed off suggestions Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton was snubbed in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.

AAP · Jun 12, 2022

Health experts dominate Australia’s Queen’s birthday honours for work during pandemic

Brendan Murphy, Kerry Chant, Jeannette Young and Mary-Louise McLaws among recipients recognised for their work on Covid

The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2022

More monkeypox cases detected

NSW has recorded another case of the monkeypox virus - a man in his 50s who recently returned from Europe - making it the fourth case nationwide.

AAP · Jun 3, 2022

New monkeypox case detected in NSW

A man in his 50s has become the second person to be diagnosed with monkeypox in NSW and the third in Australia.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 2, 2022

NSW HIV cases drop, but testing also low

NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant is urging anyone at risk of HIV to get tested after cases numbers dropped to a new low, alongside a fall in testing.

AAP · May 31, 2022

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Newcastle Herald · May 30, 2022

Shots up: Roll up, roll up for a free jab to combat the flu

A free flu jab will be available to all NSW residents in a bid to help combat a bumper flu season.

ABC News · May 30, 2022

Which states and territories are offering free flu jabs and where do you get one

After two years of lockdowns and social distancing the flu has returned with a vengeance. In a move to encourage people to protect themselves, the jab is now being offered for free. But its availability differs throughout the states and territories.

ABC News · May 29, 2022

Free flu jabs to be available in NSW from Wednesday amid 'increasing hospitalisations'

NSW health authorities are embarking on a "month-long blitz" to combat what is predicted to be a horror winter for influenza, with 1,100 reported cases of respiratory illness in the past week and 150 presentations and admissions to hospitals.

AAP · May 24, 2022

NSW hospitals under flu, COVID pressure

NSW hospitals are under intense pressure, with high numbers of COVID-19 cases amid a horror flu season causing crippling staff shortages.

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AAP · May 20, 2022

Vigilance key after Aust monkeypox cases

Health authorities are warning Australians to be vigilant after two cases of monkeypox were confirmed, saying that "viruses do not discriminate".

The Independent UK · May 20, 2022

Australia reports first monkeypox case in man returning from Britain

Monkeypox, most commonly found in west and central Africa, is said to be milder than smallpox in humans

Daily Mirror · May 20, 2022

Brit causes monkeypox outbreak in Australia after it reports first case of virus

Two men in their 30s and 40s developed the illness called monkeypox, characterised by a rash, upon returning from Europe to Australia and are now isolating with the rare virus

Pedestrian.tv · May 20, 2022

Monkeypox Has Officially Made Its Way To Australia So That’s Another Thing To Look Out For

Thankfully the disease isn't easily spread between people.

ABC News · May 20, 2022

Monkeypox confirmed in Melbourne and Sydney

Two men, in their 30s and 40s — who are recently returned travellers — have been diagnosed with monkeypox, but both have mild symptoms and are in isolation, authorities say.

AAP · May 19, 2022

Australia could join monkeypox nations

NSW Health is carrying out confirmation testing after a possible case of the rare disease monkeypox was identified, as more nations grapple with outbreaks.

ABC News · May 15, 2022

Sydney news: NSW Health cracking down on illegal vaping, warning large fines apply

MORNING BRIEFING: More than $1 million worth of illegal e-cigarettes and liquids have been seized this year

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