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10 ways to help lonely loved ones in long-term care homes, according to an expert

The devastation brought by the Omicron variant on long-term care (LTC) homes around the world is rampant as numerous staff and residents test positive for COVID-19.

A divided nation: Western Australia stays shut as COVID deaths mount in east

Australia will remain a divided nation with the vast mining state of Western Australia cancelling plans to reopen its borders on Feb. 5 citing health risks from a surge in the Omicron COVID-19 variant in eastern states.

Long COVID: For the 1 in 10 patients who become long-haulers, COVID-19 has lasting effects

Even as the unpredictable rise and fall of COVID-19 infections continues at home and around the world, a new and ugly pandemic-related problem is emerging.

NSW reports 92,264 COVID cases

New South Wales has recorded 92,264 COVID cases today, after reporting positive rapid antigen test (RAT) results became mandatory in the state.

What are the symptoms of omicron?

Omicron is causing symptoms that are much more like a regular cold, particularly in people who’ve been vaccinated

How to wear a mask in the heat – practical tips to keep you safe and comfortable

Summer is on its way and you might be wondering how you’re going to wear a mask as the weather gets warmer.

COVID saw us sitting longer – and diabetes rose globally by 16% in 2 years. It’s time to get moving.

New figures show global diabetes prevalence has increased by 16% in the past two years, with 537 million adults (aged 20-79) now estimated to be living with the chronic condition.

Taking your first rapid antigen test? 7 tips for an accurate result

Australians can now buy rapid antigen tests in supermarkets and pharmacies to test yourself at home for COVID-19 in about 15 minutes.

Omicron is the new COVID kid on the block: five steps to avoid, ten to take immediately

South Africa reacted with outrage to travel bans, first triggered by the UK, imposed on it in the wake of the news that its genomics surveillance team had detected a new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The Network for Genomics Surveillance in South Africa has been monitoring changes in SARS-CoV-2 since the pandemic first broke out.

Are new COVID variants like Omicron linked to low vaccine coverage? Here’s what the science says

The emergence of a new SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern, Omicron, has reignited global discussions of vaccine distribution, virus mutation, and immunity against new virus strains.

Quarantine-free international travel recommences for vaccinated Australians

Australia eased its international borders restrictions on Monday, allowing some of its vaccinated public to travel freely and many families to reunite for the first time since March last year.

More freedom for NSW: Premier announces changes to lockdown roadmap

COVID-19 restrictions will be eased further in Sydney from Monday, authorities said, as the city looks set to exit a nearly four-month lockdown after hitting its 70% full vaccination target.

Vaccine certificates to come into force in NZ

The New Zealand Government has confirmed vaccine certificates will come into force, most likely from November.

Melbourne is officially the world’s most locked down city

Melbourne has officially spent more time in lockdown than any other city in the world.

Victoria reports dramatic rise in COVID case numbers

Covid case numbers in Victoria rose dramatically on Thursday, with the state reporting 1,438 new infections.

Reopening roadmap: What are the rules once NSW’s 80% target is reached?

New South Wales has unveiled its roadmap to recovery, described as a “clear path to follow out of the pandemic and lockdowns”.

UK plans COVID boosters for over 50s to cope with ‘bumpy’ winter

Britain will begin a COVID-19 vaccine booster programme for older and more vulnerable people soon as Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government relies on vaccines rather than further lockdowns to navigate a “bumpy” winter.

New Zealand secures 250k vaccine doses from Spain

Around a quarter of a million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine bought from Spain will arrive in New Zealand this week, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Thursday, boosting the country’s inoculation programme.

NSW unveils ‘roadmap to freedom’ for the fully vaccinated

NSW has unveiled its roadmap out of coronavirus restrictions for those who have received two doses of vaccine.

Vaccination rates surge in Sydney’s hard-hit suburbs

COVID-19 daily infections in Sydney fell for a third straight day on Tuesday but still lingered near record levels as the outbreak spurred a spike in vaccination rates in the hard-hit western suburbs of Australia’s largest city.

What you can and can’t do under the new ‘Delta’ alert level 2

Read up on the the rules under Alert Level 2 in New Zealand.

Australian doctors warn of risks to hospitals once COVID-19 curbs ease

Australian doctors on Thursday warned the country’s hospitals are not ready to cope with the government’s reopening plans, even with […]

Auckland could be prioritised for COVID jabs: Bloomfield

New Zealand’s director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says Auckland could be prioritised for vaccinations if the government is unable […]

Simple steps to reduce spring allergies

Looking like you’ve lost a round in the ring? If you’ve got dark circles under the eyes that are not […]

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