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ACT overhauls COVID-19 contact definition and isolation requirements

The ACT will overhaul its COVID-19 contact definition and isolation requirements as case numbers remain high but hospitalisations steady.

Raiders staff member tests positive to COVID-19

The Canberra Raiders have confirmed that a member of the club's football staff has tested positive for COVID-19.

Caravans in Wilcannia as virus hits NSW regions

A COVID-19 isolation hub, including 30 caravans, will be established in Wilcannia, one of NSW's hardest hit regional towns.

What’s the difference between close, casual and secondary contacts?

What makes someone a close, casual or secondary contact? There are a number of factors considered by ACT Health officials when deciding.

NSW imposes stay-at-home orders for ACT visitors

The ACT is shut off from most of the country and NSW is imposing stay-at-home orders for anyone who has been in Canberra since 5 August.

Peter Dutton forced into home quarantine

Peter Dutton has been forced into home quarantine and will miss the upcoming fortnight of federal parliamentary sittings.

Tokyo address ‘prison-like’ Olympics quarantine

Organisers say they will look at improving "prison-like" conditions for athletes quarantined at the Tokyo Olympics following mounting complaints.

Boris Johnson reverses plan to skip self-isolation

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and finance minister Rishi Sunak will both self-isolate in line with national guidance, reversing heavily criticised plans to take part in a pilot scheme that would have allowed them to continue working.

Infected men fined for breaching isolation

A coronavirus case who left isolation to buy dumbbells and three virus-infected removalists who travelled to regional NSW are among more than 150 people fined for breaching COVID rules in the past 24 hours.

South Australia opens border to Canberrans

Cries to uncouple the ACT from NSW have been heard by South Australia today, as the state welcomes Canberra residents to enter without the 14-day quarantine period from tonight.

Using history to manage ’emotions of isolation’

Exploring historic approaches to isolation could open up different experiences of current pandemic restrictions, according to researchers at the Australian Research Council’s Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions.

How many ‘what ifs’ lead to a coronavirus test?

Last week I had a coronavirus test, it was my first but it’s unlikely to be my last. CW journalist Cassandra Power shares her firsthand account ...

Helping Canberrans nurture relationships during COVID

Canberra not-for-profit organisation, Relationships Australia Canberra & Region (RACR) have committed to improving family and partner connections following COVID-19 isolation and pressure.

100% compliance from 450 isolation spot checks

ACT Policing conducted 450 random spot checks on individuals self-isolating over the weekend (11-12 July), reporting a 100% compliance rate.

Make the most of your home office

While many people have returned to the office, for some, working from home has become the new norm. To make the most of your home office environment, interior design expert and Luxaflex...

5 tips for writing a kids’ book in iso

Five tips for writing a kids' book in isolation, by Nat Amoore, author of The Power of Positive Pranking, published by Penguin Random House Australia: So you’re staying home and staying safe? Got...

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