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Emergency department demand adds to strain on health services

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith said emergency presentations are up.

The Canberra Times · Mar 20, 2022

Intensive care beds added to Canberra Hospital in $13.5 million upgrade

The $13.5 million project brings the total number of physical beds in the unit to 39.

The Canberra Times · Mar 19, 2022

Canberra Hospital to look overseas for talent in recruitment drive

Planning work is underway for recruitment of staff for the hospital.

The Canberra Times · Mar 8, 2022

Thousands of nursing shifts needed to be filled at Omicron peak

Almost 2000 nursing shifts were affected by a team member being in quarantine due to COVID reasons.

The Canberra Times · Feb 19, 2022

ACT eases restrictions but warnings of winter ahead

Chief Minister Andrew Barr has not ruled out reintroducing restrictions if the situation worsens.

The Canberra Times · Feb 18, 2022

COVID death of man in his 20s happened some time ago

The death of a young man in Canberra from coronavirus reported by ACT Health on Thursday occurred some time ago.

The Canberra Times · Feb 18, 2022

Indoor mask wearing could be enforced until end of winter for ACT

While range of public health measures could be removed by the end of the month mandatory indoor masks will not be included.

The Canberra Times · Feb 10, 2022

Dancing could be back in Canberra venues within the next fortnight

It is dependent on an improved COVID situation in the territory.

The Canberra Times · Feb 10, 2022

ACT to wind back Check In CBR rules at many venues

The relaxed rules will come into place this weekend.

The Canberra Times · Feb 6, 2022

Canberrans asked to keep using Check In CBR app, despite end to contact tracing

The Canberra Liberals have called for the app to be scrapped.

The Canberra Times · Feb 3, 2022