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COVID-19 vaccine mandates for NSW health workers set to be dropped

NSW health workers might no longer need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as the minister responsible declares people need to "get back on with life".

Time to stop using ‘long COVID’ says Queensland health chief

John Gerrard says 'long COVID' wrongly implies something unique, sinister and exceptional when all viruses have long-term effects.

Lockdowns should be included in COVID-19 inquiry

Australia's peak employers body says a potential royal commission into the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic should examine lockdowns and border closures.

Australian Senate acknowledges need for inquiry into excess deaths

Persistence paid off yesterday for Senator Ralph Babet, of the United Australia Party, as the Senate voted in favour of his motion calling for further inquiry into the causes of Australia’s excess deaths.

Clive Palmer claims ‘victory’ in funding COVID vaccine case

Clive Palmer claims to have helped set a precedent against COVID-19 vaccine mandates after a court found emergency service workers were given unlawful orders.

Covid vaccine injury compensation win, but youth worker still has ‘heart of a 90-year-old’

An Adelaide youth worker who was “disabled” by pericarditis after getting a Covid booster shot under a workplace mandate made headlines this week after the South Australian Employment Tribunal ruled that he is to receive income support and payment of medical expenses for his injury.

Government censorship threatens health, safety, and scientific freedom

Sky News Australia reported that Doctors demand an overhaul of Australia’s medical ethics guidelines over the new ‘Woke’ set of codes, arguing for a return to the Hippocratic Oath.

Australia’s COVID-19 response ‘worst ever failing’

Experts from a range of sectors are calling for a royal commission into Australia's management of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Landmark Covid vaccine injury win

The Department of Child Protection (DCP) must pay compensation and medical expenses to a youth worker who developed pericarditis after getting a Covid booster under a workplace vaccination directive, the South Australian Employment Tribunal has ruled.

Florida Surgeon General calls to halt use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, sparking debate

On January 3, 2024, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo called for a halt in the use of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines after US health agencies failed to adequately address his concerns about DNA contamination in the products.

Call for COVID Royal Commission – with teeth

A national COVID inquiry is underway, but it will not deliver the accountability that Australians deserve.

Australian medical regulator finally relaxes Covid gag order on doctors

A directive to health practitioners barring criticism of the Covid vaccines and rollout has finally been dropped by Australia’s medical regulator, AHPRA.

Festive warning as poll reveals lax COVID-19 attitudes

One in three Australians don't believe keeping up their COVID-19 boosters or measures to curb its spread are important amid an eighth wave, a survey shows.

Ruby Princess operator found negligent for COVID cruise

Carnival has been declared negligent in its duty of care to passengers on a COVID-19-ravaged cruise, but a passenger has lost her claim for compensation.

COVID-19 costing the Australian economy billions

COVID-19 is costing the Australian economy billions in lost worker productivity and healthcare spending. The pandemic may be moving into the endemic phase but the virus is still wreaking havoc on the health...

COVID royal commission backer Gallagher says things have changed

The Albanese government has been forced to defend its decision not to set up a royal commission but rather a three-expert inquiry into the pandemic.

British cardiologist calls for inquiry into mRNA vaccines

Three hundred Canberrans gathered this week to hear British cardiologist, Dr Aseem Malhotra, who is calling for the suspension of mRNA injections pending an inquiry into emerging evidence of harm

Australian garlic could ward off COVID-19 and flu

Certain garlic varieties grown in Australia can reduce the infectiousness of COVID-19 and influenza, according to world-first Australian research.

WHO declares end to COVID-19 global health emergency

The global coronavirus pandemic is no longer considered an international health emergency, the World Health Organisation says.

US to end COVID-19 vaccine requirements for foreigners

International travellers to the US will no longer need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as the government ends its coronavirus public health emergency.

Study shows long COVID-19 symptoms similar to influenza

Long-term symptoms that last more than three months are not unique to COVID-19, a study in Queensland shows.

AstraZeneca no longer an approved COVID-19 vaccine

The Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca) is no longer an approved COVID-19 vaccine, the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care announced last month.

WHO revises COVID-19 vaccine recommendations

The World Health Organisation says it wants to prioritise efforts on vaccinating those facing the greatest threat of severe disease and death from COVID-19.

‘We paid jobless too much during COVID’: NSW minister

The NSW hospitality minister has linked higher unemployment payments during the pandemic to the state's current skills shortage, drawing Labor criticism.

FBI says COVID-19 likely caused by China lab incident

The head of the FBI says the US agency believes COVID-19 "most likely" originated in a "Chinese government-controlled lab".

NSW premier calls for end of COVID vaccine mandates, says they have no impact on transmission

The premier of NSW says there is no evidence vaccines currently have any impact on COVID-19 transmission, and has called for the end of broad vaccine mandates.

Doctors’ association concerned about COVID-19 vaccines, wants debate

The fifth COVID booster shot became available this week – but some doctors are sceptical of the COVID-19 vaccine, and urge caution.

COVID-19 death review: 61 cases added

More than 60 additional COVID-19 deaths in 2022 were discovered where the deaths were not reported to ACT Health.

New data to reveal spread of XBB.1.5 COVID-19 variant

Australia's weekly COVID-19 data will show how far the new XBB.1.5 variant has spread since entering the country.

Canberrans urged to stay COVID Smart these holidays

Canberrans should stay COVID Smart during the holidays – a time of year when many plan to celebrate with family, friends, and colleagues.
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