The Latest Breaking News from NSW Health

Loss of immunity due to lockdowns behind spike in NSW gastro cases, diseases expert suggests

NSW residents urged to be on the lookout for symptoms and guard against infection in period before children return to school

The Guardian - AU · Jan 21, 2023

Regional dentists raise alarm of poor oral health as more towns lose fluoride in western NSW

Dental clinics in western NSW treat discoloured teeth as more western NSW towns join Dubbo in losing fluoride in the tap water.

ABC News · Jan 16, 2023

Virus cases in post-Christmas decline

The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 went into steep decline in the weeks following Christmas after peaking just before the holiday break.

AAP · Jan 12, 2023

Japanese encephalitis case detected in NSW

NSW Health is warning people to protect themselves from mosquito bites after a case of Japanese encephalitis was detected in a man in the state's central west.

AAP · Dec 22, 2022

Australians trying to get high are asked to stop seeking out poisonous spinach

At least 164 have reported symptoms after eating poisoned baby spinach, says NSW Health

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022

Recall extended over spinach contamination caused by leafy green ‘weed’ on Victorian farm

Authorities say recalled spinach which causes delirium and hallucinations has affected more than 120 people across Australia

The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2022

The Hallucinogenic Weed Contaminating Bagged Spinach Making Ppl Delirious Has Been Identified

A child in Queensland was among those hospitalised.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 15, 2022

NSW Health urges people to throw out Riviera Farms spinach from Costco after more people seek medical attention

NSW Health says Costco's Riviera Farms product is "not safe to consume and people who have it should throw it out".

ABC News · Dec 15, 2022

NSW Health apologises for billing Eugowra flood victims for helicopter rescues

Local leaders condemn ‘insensitive cruelty’ as residents remain shaken after weather event likened to an inland tsunami

The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2022

Report delay on NSW minister COVID status

A parliamentary report due into the COVID-19 status of NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has been delayed after he accused the inquiry of suppressing evidence.

AAP · Dec 14, 2022