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Latest news: COVID-19

ACT adds high-risk LGAs in NSW and Victoria, 8 new cases

The ACT has recorded another single-digit day of new COVID-19 cases, with eight infections detected in the past reporting period.

Australia ‘prepared’ for new COVID variant

The federal health minister insists Australia is well prepared should a new COVID-19 variant, which has experts alarmed, arrive in Australia.

Nine new COVID-19 cases recorded in Southern NSW

The Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) has recorded nine new COVID-19 cases overnight, with three located in the Queanbeyan-Palerang LGA.

Retail workers copping barrage of abuse during COVID-19 pandemic

More than half of Australia’s retail workers have reported increased abuse or hostility during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report.

Josh Aloiai first NRL player with COVID-19, Gallen fight off

Josh Aloiai has tested positive to COVID-19, becoming the first NRL player to contract the virus and now forced to call off his boxing bout with Paul Gallen.

GWS Giants AFL player tests positive to COVID-19

The GWS Giants have confirmed an AFL listed player has tested positive to COVID-19, a day after announcing an AFLW listed player was a confirmed case.

Canberra records 15 new COVID-19 cases

The ACT has recorded 15 new COVID-19 cases to 8pm last night, with six people still in Canberra hospitals affected by the virus.

ACT records 19 COVID-19 cases as more schools exposed

The ACT's latest weekly COVID-19 statistics have shown 23 schools have been listed as exposure sites, as infections rise.

NBL game cancelled after 4 positive COVID tests in double-vaxxed

The NBL game between Illawarra and New Zealand has been cancelled after the Breakers' travelling party returned four positive COVID tests.

New Zealand records 215 COVID-19 cases, one death

New Zealand's COVID-19 outbreak may be plateauing as health officials confirmed another 215 community cases, as well as a fresh death.

Vaccinated Giants AFLW player tests positive to COVID-19

The Giants have confirmed a member of its AFLW program has tested positive to COVID-19 after travelling to Melbourne over the weekend.

Canberra records 11 new COVID-19 cases

The ACT has recorded 11 new cases of COVID-19 in the past reporting period.

Senate votes down One Nation vaccine bill

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's bid to remove vaccine mandates has failed despite support from a handful of government senators.

More rioting in Netherlands over COVID-19 rules

COVID-19 restrictions in the Netherlands have led to a third night of protest in several cities across the country, with hundreds of arrests.

Dutch police injured in COVID-19 rioting

Five police officers have been injured in the Netherlands and at least 28 people detained as violent protests against COVID-19 restrictions continued for a second night.

Australia to enjoy coronavirus summer honeymoon

Australia will probably avoid the new burst of coronavirus cases that are enveloping Europe, although problems could arise entering winter next year.

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