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Woman in 80s dies, 904 new COVID cases in ACT

The ACT has recorded one new death and 904 COVID cases in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.

Masks to stay as NSW COVID-19 cases rise to 18,512 with 29 deaths

Mask rules and hospitality density limits will continue in NSW as the state records 18,512 new cases and 29 deaths.

Expert advice to ease back-to-school anxiety

As the school year approaches, children and parents may be feeling anxious, so UC Professor, Dr Vivienne Lewis, offers her expert advice.

ACT schools to reopen as planned with free RATs

Canberra schools will resume face-to-face learning as planned on 31 January with weekly rapid antigen tests (RAT) for at least four weeks.

Thousands of Americans protest vaccine mandates in Washington DC

Thousands of demonstrators have marched on Washington DC, protesting the United States government's COVID-19 mandates.

ACT records two deaths, 756 COVID-19 cases

The ACT has recorded two deaths and 756 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the active number of infections to more than 5,000.

Novavax to roll out in Australia from late February

Australia's newest COVID-19 vaccine Novavax will be distributed from February 21 after being ticked off by ATAGI.

Omicron has peaked in ACT, NSW, Vic and SA: Hunt

Health Minister Greg Hunt has indicated the Omicron wave may have reached its peak in four jurisdictions, NSW, ACT, Victoria and SA.

RATs for students in NSW back-to-school plan

Students and teachers will be given rapid antigen tests to slow the spread of COVID-19 when they return to NSW classrooms next week.

ACT records 694 new coronavirus infections, 67 in hospital

The ACT has recorded 694 new coronavirus infections, taking the total number of active cases to 5336.

Thousands attend Europe vaccine passport, mandate protests

Protesters have gathered in several European capitals to oppose vaccine passports and jab mandates amid the coronavirus pandemic.

ACT records 666 new COVID cases, one in ICU

The ACT has recorded 666 new COVID cases in the latest update.

Ireland drops most COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine passports for pubs

Irish pubs and restaurants will no longer need to ask customers for proof of vaccination or close their doors at 8pm, officials say.

Texas court blocks Biden federal employee vaccine mandate

A judge in Texas has ruled that President Joe Biden could not require federal employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

ACT records two COVID deaths, 62 in hospital, 826 new cases

A man in his 60s and another aged in his 90s have died with COVID-19 and 62 patients are in hospital with the virus as the ACT recorded 826 new cases in the 24 hours to 8pm yesterday.

McGowan breaks promise to reopen WA border

Western Australia's hard borders will remain in place indefinitely after Premier Mark McGowan backflipped on plans to implement a COVID-19 transition plan.

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