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Latest news: Restrictions

No more COVID deaths, 500 new cases in ACT

The ACT has recorded no more deaths and 500 new cases of COVID-19, as the territory government extended its public health emergency declaration by 90 days and "low-level" restrictions for a further two weeks.

Norway scraps most COVID-19 lockdown measures

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere says Norway will scrap most of its remaining COVID-19 lockdown measures with immediate effect.

Denmark says COVID-19 not a ‘socially critical disease’, scraps restrictions

Danish authorities say they no longer consider the coronavirus outbreak "a socially critical disease" as they scrap most restrictions.

Barr extends ACT restrictions for another month

The ACT Government has extended the Territory’s ‘low level’ public health social measures for four more weeks. Meanwhile, the Canberra Liberals called on the government to provide more assistance to struggling small businesses still heavily impacted by COVID-19.

Canberra businesses need consumer confidence to survive

The “shadow lockdown” has meant a difficult start to 2022 for Canberra businesses, and they want the government to restore confidence.

England lifts COVID-19 restrictions as Omicron fading

Most COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted in England, after the government said its booster rollout successfully reduced serious illness.

Small businesses feel pressure as omicron wave rolls on

The Omicron wave is wreaking havoc on Canberra’s business sector, with many facing staff shortages, short-term closures, and declining trade.

Longer life expectancy in lockdown, ANU claims

Pandemic restrictions have led to longer life expectancy for Australians, a new study from The Australian National University has found.   

Canberra records 1305 COVID-19 cases as restrictions return

Canberra has recorded 1,305 new COVID-19 cases overnight, as new restrictions are implemented in the ACT in an effort to slow the spread.

Wighton, other NRL stars annoyed by new COVID restrictions

Canberra Raiders star Jack Wighton is one of several NRL players that have queried the tight restrictions imposed.

COVID restrictions return across Australia amid case surge

States and territories are reintroducing COVID-safe measures and working to reform how they contact trace exposures amid a spike in cases.

Hospital visits banned from Boxing Day as Covid cases rise

From 12.01am on 26 December, Canberra’s health facilities will reintroduce a no-visitor policy to help protect vulnerable patients and staff.

ACT to reintroduce mandatory facemasks indoors

People will be asked to mask up indoors in the ACT from 11.59pm tonight, while residential aged care visitor restrictions will be tightened.

Roadmap: Final COVID-19 restrictions lifting in NSW

A host of COVID-19 restrictions will ease in NSW on Wednesday, with the unvaccinated allowed to enjoy hospitality venues and shop freely.

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.

No early freedom for NSW’s unvaccinated

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says unvaccinated people will not be granted freedoms any earlier than December 15 despite thousands rallying against vaccination requirements.

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