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NSW reports 36 deaths, nearly 30,000 COVID-19 cases

NSW has reported a record 36 COVID-19 deaths, 33 of whom were fully vaccinated, as hospital numbers approach 3,000.

Canberra United’s round 8 match postponed after COVID exposure

Canberra United's round 8 clash against Melbourne Victory has been postponed due to positive COVID cases within the team.

COVID vaccine a government priority for school staff, but union wants more protection

ACT school and early childhood staff will receive priority vaccine boosters when the Canberra Airport vaccination clinic reopens next Monday.

Australian billionaires double wealth amid COVID pandemic

While millions of Australians struggle to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation's billionaires have pocketed $205 million a day.

Canberra records one new COVID death, 1601 cases

Canberra has recorded one new COVID death and 1,601 cases in the latest update.

Queanbeyan records 202 COVID cases, 523 in Southern NSW

Queanbeyan has recorded 202 new COVID cases as the Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) reported 523 new total infections.

Rapid antigen test prices ‘beyond outrageous’: ACCC chair

The consumer watchdog is "significantly concerned" about the skyrocketing prices of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests.

Holt COVID-19 testing site closed today

The COVID-19 testing clinic at Holt will remain closed today, Monday 17 January, due to an ongoing supply issue relating to PCR tests.

More RATs at Kambah on Monday, Holt COVID testing clinic closed

The COVID testing facility at Holt will be closed on Monday 17 January, while Kambah will continue to distribute rapid antigen tests (RAT).

Signs of Omicron peaking in ACT, NSW: Hunt

Health Minister Greg Hunt says there are clear signs that the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is peaking.

ACT records two COVID-19 deaths, 1316 cases

The ACT has reported two new COVID-19 related deaths, bringing its total fatalities since the pandemic began to 18.

RATs to be distributed at Kambah testing clinic today

Rapid antigen tests (RATs) will once again be distributed at the Kambah testing clinic today, 16 January.

NSW posts 34,660 COVID cases, 20 deaths

NSW has posted 34,660 new COVID cases along with a further 20 virus-related deaths.

Canberra records 1320 new COVID-19 cases

Canberra has recorded 1,320 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours to 8pm with the ACT surpassing 20,000 total cases.

Over 500 COVID cases in Southern NSW, 251 in Queanbeyan

The Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) has recorded 553 new COVID cases with 251 infections coming in Queanbeyan.

EMA finds rare spinal condition, AstraZeneca vaccine link

The European Medicines Agency's safety committee says a rare spinal inflammation could be a side effect of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine.

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