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ACT records 24 new cases, 18 linked; 15 cases in hospital

The ACT has recorded 24 new cases overnight, 18 linked to exposure sites or identified close contacts while six are under investigation.

Call for any vaccine passport to balance human rights

The ACT Human Rights Commission has released a paper outlining their position on the human rights issues of legislating a vaccine passport.

ACT records 15 new cases of COVID-19, 13 linked

The ACT has recorded 15 new COVID-19 cases overnight with 13 of those linked and two still under investigation as vaccination rates grow.

People without smartphones can use Check In CBR card

From today, a new Check In CBR card is available for people without a smartphone, and the Check in CBR app has been updated to provide exposure location alerts. 

ACT records 20 new cases as another vaccination record set

The ACT has 20 new cases overnight; nine of those are linked with 11 still under investigation as another daily vaccination record is set.

Non-essential businesses facing long wait to reopen

Some local non-essential businesses yet to reopen are facing a long wait before they can once again welcome their customers back.

ACT records 19 new cases, eight in hospital

The ACT recorded 19 new cases of COVID-19 overnight, with 13 linked to existing clusters or otherwise known cases and eight now in hospital.

ACT braces for ‘biggest week yet’ in vaccination push

With 24,000 Pfizer jabs booked, the ACT Government is preparing for the “biggest week yet” in the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.

Demand on food delivery drivers surges amid ACT lockdown

Demand for food delivery drivers in the ACT is surging with the lockdown forcing many to stay at home, unable to go out for a meal.

Almost half ACT fully vaccinated, 15 new cases recorded

Chief Minister Andrew Barr has announced 15 new COVID-19 cases in the ACT in the 24 hours to 8pm yesterday.

Apartment residents alert police to suspected drug dealing

A 29-year-old Queensland man was arrested for drug possession at a Canberra City apartment building last night after police responded to security concerns from residents.

ACT moves to vaccinate all Year 12 students

Additional doses of Pfizer will be used to vaccinate ACT Year 12 students across all schools as they prepare for their final exams.

AIS Arena mass vaccination clinic to open this morning

The AIS Arena in Bruce will begin its new life as a mass vaccination clinic from 10am today when the first jab is administered on site.

ACT records 12 new cases, won’t ditch goal of COVID-zero

The ACT has recorded 12 new cases overnight, with six linked, while 13 Canberrans are now in hospital with or due to COVID-19.

ACT lockdown extended until 17 September

The ACT's lockdown has been extended until midnight Friday 17 September with some minor amendments to restrictions coming into effect.

ACT records 12 new cases, lockdown end uncertain

The ACT has recorded 12 new cases in the 24 hours to 8pm yesterday, and there are now 12 people in hospital with or due to COVID-19.

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