Canberra, 17 September: National Cabinet met today to discuss Australia’s COVID-19 response, recent outbreaks of COVID-19 and the Australian COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy. National Cabinet continues to work together to address issues and find solutions for the health and economic consequences of COVID-19. Since the beginning of the pandemic there haveRead More →
As more and more Australians are choosing to get vaccinated, it is now more relevant that they all get their COVID-19 digital certificate as proof of vaccination. That alone will be their passport out of restrictions in the new post pandemic normal. The certificate is automatically generated and available on theRead More →
After 12 to 15 year olds, get ready for vaccinating primary school kids aged 5 to 11 in the coming months. Yes, there is going to be a covid vaccine for primary school children. Pfizer-BioNTech, it has been reported is seeking regulatory approval to deliver smaller doses of its vaccineRead More →
Victoria records 334 new cases of COVID-19, 1 death Continuing on from the day before when Victoria recorded 325 new cases of COVID-19 of which 324 were locally acquired and one case was in a returned international traveller in hotel quarantine, the state has reported another 334 new cases inRead More →
With 208 new COVID cases, another death, Victoria in for bigger numbers 208 new cases and a further death recorded in Victoria in the last 24 hours. That explains why Premier Daniel Andrews did not ease of too much of lockdown restrictions on Wednesday. This is the highest number soRead More →
Each day of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought us something new for all of us to think about. As we Aussies queue up to vaccinate in order to meet the Doherty Institute’s recommended 80 per cent vaccination rates for “full metal” lockdowns to end, our focus turns to life beyondRead More →
Children aged between 12 and 15 years will be able to book a COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine from September 13 following the Morrison Government’s decision to implement expert medical advice. Bookings will be available through GPs, Commonwealth Vaccination Clinics and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations. Each state and territory will adviseRead More →
80 new COVID cases in Victoria, 28 in community Victoria has recorded 80 new cases in the past 24 hours to midnight. That will pour some cold water over the hopes of those who were expecting the lockdown 6.0 to end next week. It is still possible though remote asRead More →
Much to the torture of NSW authorities, the state recorded 633 new COVID-19 cases to 8pm overnight, a grim milestone to date and a new daily record. As if the new record was not torturous enough for the authorities, at least 62 of those cases were in the community while infectious. “WhatRead More →
Victoria has recorded 24 new infections which also includes four mystery cases. There has not been a day in the last week or so when the state has all its new infections accounted for. That has authorities worried. The health authorities believe a homeless, Covid-positive casual sex worker may beRead More →