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Latest news: COVID-19

ACT records 489 new COVID-19 cases, masks set to continue

The ACT has recorded 489 new COVID-19 cases in the latest update as the mask mandate looks set to continue through the Canberra winter.

Protest campers required to leave EPIC by Sunday

ACT Policing has been advised by the management of Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) that widespread camping at the site needs to cease on Sunday 13 February.   

One COVID death in Queanbeyan, almost 9000 cases in NSW

A man from Queanbeyan is among 19 new COVID-19 deaths in NSW as the state recorded another 8,950 infections.

Large vaccine mandate protest expected in Canberra on Saturday

More vaccine mandate protests are expected over the next two days in Canberra with a large scale event planned for Saturday morning.

COVID-19 vaccine booster needed to be ‘up to date’

Australians will now need a booster dose to be considered up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Too much power to unelected health officials? 

We should be looking for an end date to these very strong powers which have been given to unelected bureaucrats rather than extending them.

New Zealand police move on COVID-19 camp protest

New Zealand police have been attacked by anti-mandate protesters after ordering demonstrators off parliament's lawns in Wellington.

No more COVID deaths, 500 new cases in ACT

The ACT has recorded no more deaths and 500 new cases of COVID-19, as the territory government extended its public health emergency declaration by 90 days and "low-level" restrictions for a further two weeks.

ACT extends public health emergency declaration until 13 May

The ACT Government has extended its COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration (PHED) for a further 90 days, until 13 May.

Sweden ends COVID testing, UK to scrap isolation rules for positive cases

People will no longer be required to isolate in England if they test positive for COVID-19 within weeks as Swedish authorities move away from mass testing.

New Zealand COVID protest occupies parliament lawns

A showdown looms outside New Zealand's parliament, where police have assembled and with anti-mandate protesters urged to discontinue their occupation.

Raiders forward Tapine only unvaccinated All Star

Canberra Raiders forward Joe Tapine is the only player involved in the NRL All Star clash that remains unvaccinated against COVID-19.

Canberra records one new COVID death, 475 cases

A Canberra man in his 90s has died with COVID as the ACT recorded a further 475 cases in the latest update.

NRL players get big win in relaxed new COVID-19 protocols

NRL players will be allowed to attend weddings, funerals and dine out with their families without seeking permission, with COVID-19 protocols to be relaxed.

NSW premier apologises to families, wants change in hospital rules

Strict visiting rules to NSW public hospitals are being reviewed to try and strike a balance between compassion and protecting patients from COVID-19.

Mandate protesters block Canada-US border

Hundreds of truck drivers continue to block the streets in Ottawa, Canada in protest of the country's COVID-19 pandemic control measures.

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