The Latest Breaking News from Paul Griffin

The state's first case of bird flu is in the Hunter. Here's what you need to know

Authorities confirmed a migratory seabird found at Hawks Nest has the first NSW case of the deadly H5N1 virus, sparking a state and national response.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 5

Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed

Australia's sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top veterinarian issued advice to keep free-range hens housed, where practical.

AAP · Jul 3

Three people die on cruise ship in the Atlantic from suspected hantavirus infection

Three more people on the Dutch cruise ship have fallen ill, one of them has been taken to a hospital in South Africa. The hantavirus is spread by rats and very rarely spreads from human to human.

Euronews · May 4

XFG could become the next dominant COVID variant. Here’s what to know about ‘Stratus’

Given the number of times this has happened already, it should come as little surprise that we’re now faced with yet another new subvariant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID.

The Conversation · Jul 8, 2025

Australia has had record flu cases this year – and that’s before winter arrives. What’s going on?

With that much flu around already, doctors are urging all Australians to get vaccinated

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2025

'Huge shock': unprecedented rise of killer soil disease

A rare, soil-borne disease has killed dozens of people after record rain and flooding, prompting a warning from one woman who lost her husband to the illness.

AAP · May 17, 2025

Do you really need a Covid booster jab? Everything you need to know

Should you be thinking about getting a Covid booster shot? Paul Griffin reports

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025

HMPV: What is human metapneumovirus, are cases surging in China, and should we be worried?

An outbreak of the virus in northern China has prompted some online alarm but experts say the risk of another Covid-like pandemic is low

The Guardian - AU · Jan 6, 2025

5 signs of silverfish infestation and how to stop them getting into your home

Pest pros reveal the simple fixes

Homes & Gardens · Nov 27, 2024

Baby dies amid unprecedented whooping cough outbreak

A newborn baby is dead and infections are surging as health authorities scramble to contain a worsening national whooping cough epidemic.

AAP · Nov 26, 2024