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Latest news: COVID-19

COVID-19 causes disability staffing shortages

National AAP -
The Omicron COVID-19 variant gripping Australia has caused chronic staffing shortages in the disability sector, union officials have warned.

Bookworms beware: Two ACT libraries close due to staff shortages

Local Newstime Media -
Staff shortages due to Covid-19 have ravaged Canberra’s food and hospitality sectors, and is now affecting local libraries.

ACT records 1125 new COVID-19 cases as RATs included

COVID-19 Newstime Media -
The ACT has recorded 1,125 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours to 8pm last night with positive rapid antigen test (RAT) results now included.

Southern NSW records 180 COVID cases

COVID-19 Newstime Media -
The Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) has recorded 180 new COVID cases with 37 infections coming in Queanbeyan.

NSW has 63,018 COVID-19 cases, 29 deaths

COVID-19 AAP -
Australia's chief medical officer says NSW may be approaching its peak in COVID-19 infections after the state reported 63,018 new cases and 29 deaths.

Final decision on ACT school start date due next week

Local Newstime Media -
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr expects to make a final decision next week on whether schools in the ACT will go back as planned next month, following today’s National Cabinet meeting.

10 per cent of workforce could be absent as Omicron peaks

National AAP -
Treasury secretary Steven Kennedy has warned the national cabinet 10 per cent of the workforce could be absent with COVID, and more if schools don't reopen.

Kambah COVID testing clinic to hand out free RATs on Friday

COVID-19 Newstime Media -
To ease continued pressure on Canberra's public PCR system, the Kambah COVID clinic will be distributing rapid antigen tests (RATs) tomorrow.

Australian Open crowds to be capped at 50 per cent

National Sport AAP -
Melbourne's escalating COVID outbreak has forced crowds for the Australian Open to be capped at 50 per cent capacity.

ACT records 1020 new COVID cases

COVID-19 Newstime Media -
The ACT has recorded 1,020 new COVID cases in the latest update.

COVID cases down in Southern NSW, Queanbeyan

COVID-19 Newstime Media -
The Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) has recorded 229 new COVID cases with 33 infections coming in Queanbeyan.

NSW reports 92,264 COVID-19 cases, 22 deaths

COVID-19 AAP -
NSW has reported a dramatic rise in new COVID-19 infections to 92,264, on top of 22 deaths, after RAT results were included for the first time.

Albanese says prime minister ignored health advice

National AAP -
Anthony Albanese says the prime minister should have listened to health experts and planned for the current COVID-19 outbreak. 

Three ACT COVID testing facilities to be closed on Thursday

COVID-19 Newstime Media -
Three major COVID testing facilities in Canberra will be closed on Thursday 13 January due to unavoidable supply issues.

ACT Rapid Antigen Test reporting form now online

COVID-19 Newstime Media -
A new form allowing Canberrans to notify ACT Health of a positive Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) result is now available online.

Djokovic defends himself after ‘hurtful’ COVID allegations

National Sport AAP -
Novak Djokovic has issued a statement explaining his movements and results of COVID-19 tests before his arrival in Australia.
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