Australia faces pressure to reinstate Covid-19 quarantine pay amid fresh wave
Since the pandemic began, Australia has reported about 8.7 million cases and 10,549 deaths, far lower than many countries. Just over 4,500 are in hospitals due to COVID-19.
Jul 15, 2022, 06:26 AM IST
Covid-19 new wave in Australia, spike in cases major threat to hospital system
"This new wave of COVID-19, combined with the ACT`s first influenza season in three years and increases in other respiratory illnesses, are already impacting our community and workplaces," said ACT Chief Health Officer Kerryn Coleman.
Jul 12, 2022, 14:27 PM IST
Australia COVID-19 infections hit 1 million as Omicron drives record surge
The rising hospitalisation numbers forced officials to reinstate some restrictions in states, meanwhile staff shortages due to isolation rules or people out sick have hit businesse
Jan 10, 2022, 06:59 AM IST
Australia to offer COVID-19 shots to children aged 5-11 from January
"This will be welcome news for millions of families across the country who want the opportunity for their children to be vaccinated," Morrison said in a statement.
Dec 10, 2021, 06:12 AM IST
Australia`s new daily COVID-19 cases top 1,000 for the first time
Sydney is struggling to stamp out a surge in the fast-spreading Delta variant, with daily infections hitting record levels even after two months under lockdown.
Aug 26, 2021, 13:30 PM IST
Australians may face longer lockdown after mass protest as COVID cases rise
The outbreak, which began in June, is being driven by the highly contagious Delta variant of the virus.
Jul 25, 2021, 08:35 AM IST
Australia bans travel from India, says offenders face 5 years in jail, pay USD 50k fine
Australian residents and citizens who have been in India within 14 days of the date they plan to return home will be banned from entering Australia as of Monday and those who disobey will face fines and jail, a government statement said.
May 01, 2021, 19:11 PM IST
