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Ruby Princess operator found negligent for COVID cruise

Carnival has been declared negligent in its duty of care to passengers on a COVID-19-ravaged cruise, but a passenger has lost her claim for compensation.

COVID-19 costing the Australian economy billions

COVID-19 is costing the Australian economy billions in lost worker productivity and healthcare spending. The pandemic may be moving into the endemic phase but the virus is still wreaking havoc on the health...

COVID royal commission backer Gallagher says things have changed

The Albanese government has been forced to defend its decision not to set up a royal commission but rather a three-expert inquiry into the pandemic.

Boris Johnson wilfully misled UK over lockdown parties: report

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson rubbished a report that found he wilfully mislead parliament over lockdown parties at his office during the pandemic.

British cardiologist calls for inquiry into mRNA vaccines

Three hundred Canberrans gathered this week to hear British cardiologist, Dr Aseem Malhotra, who is calling for the suspension of mRNA injections pending an inquiry into emerging evidence of harm

Australian garlic could ward off COVID-19 and flu

Certain garlic varieties grown in Australia can reduce the infectiousness of COVID-19 and influenza, according to world-first Australian research.

Webjet beats expectations with $150 million turnaround

Webjet has delivered a $150 million turnaround as a restructuring of its business-to-business marketplace for the travel industry pays off.

WHO declares end to COVID-19 global health emergency

The global coronavirus pandemic is no longer considered an international health emergency, the World Health Organisation says.

US to end COVID-19 vaccine requirements for foreigners

International travellers to the US will no longer need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as the government ends its coronavirus public health emergency.

Study shows long COVID-19 symptoms similar to influenza

Long-term symptoms that last more than three months are not unique to COVID-19, a study in Queensland shows.

AstraZeneca no longer an approved COVID-19 vaccine

The Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca) is no longer an approved COVID-19 vaccine, the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care announced last month.

Novak Djokovic US Open path clears, COVID measures set to end

Novak Djokovic is expected to return to the US Open later this year with the country poised to end COVID-19 restrictions.

WHO revises COVID-19 vaccine recommendations

The World Health Organisation says it wants to prioritise efforts on vaccinating those facing the greatest threat of severe disease and death from COVID-19.

WHO advisers urge China to release all COVID data

World Health Organization (WHO) advisers have urged China to release all information related to the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic after new findings were briefly shared on an international database used to track pathogens.

Ruby Princess passengers get final crack at COVID compensation

A desperate passenger from the ill-fated Ruby Princess cruise is set to find out whether she'll go home with compensation, or just COVID-19, after a preliminary win in Australia's highest court.

China ends last border curbs and reopens to foreigners

China will reopen its borders to foreign tourists for the first time in the three years since the COVID-19 pandemic erupted by allowing all categories of visas to be issued from Wednesday.

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