A 10-year crisis is coming hot on the heels of coronavirus

The cost of the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt for years to come and it’s young people who will carry most of the burden it causes, experts warn.

On top of that, the effects of high unemployment and diminished or entirely lost opportunity will disadvantage that cohort, with some left behind entirely.

Professor... ( подробнее )

Josh Frydenberg fires up while attacking Daniel Andrews

The Morrison Government is demanding the Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews declare today how many cases are low enough to reopen the economy in Victoria and “manage the virus.”

On Sunday, Mr Andrews said it was too early to say but he pledged he wouldn’t keep the restrictions in place any longer than he needed to in... ( подробнее )

Many people ‘don’t recover’: Health expert’s warning about virus

Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Mr Andrews said COVID-19 was something that “affects us all” and not just those who become gravely ill or die.

“This is not something anyone wants to get,” Mr Andrews said.

“It presents in some … indeed I think the research is starting to point... ( подробнее )

Queensland Deputy Premier takes swipe at ScoMo over baby death

A northern NSW woman lost one of her unborn twins this week after waiting 16 hours for a flight to Sydney for treatment rather than going to the Mater Hospital in Brisbane.

Brisbane was closer to her Ballina home and was able to provide the specialised treatment she required for her unborn babies.

But the woman, and doctors at... ( подробнее )

Thousands queue as virus fears grow

Fears were sparked last week after an employee at the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre continued to work for five shifts while infectious. There are now 10 cases linked to the centre – five staff and five detainees.

Despite ongoing fears, Queensland continues to record low numbers of coronavirus, reporting another zero daily increase... ( подробнее )

Possible restrictions if you refuse COVID vaccine

Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Dr Coatsworth said rules like ‘No jab no pay’, which would restrict government payments, could be brought in to ensure more Australians are immunised against the coronavirus.

He also mentioned regulations around international and interstate travel, and even moving within the community,... ( подробнее )

Fewer masks but lots more hugs – Sydney’s huge virus mistake

One case. One singular new case of coronavirus. That is all that was recorded in New South Wales overnight following a huge 32,000 tests.

NSW’s success thus far in preventing an uncontrolled fresh outbreak of COVID-19 is remarkable; extraordinary even.

Just a few weeks ago cases were popping up all over the state, from... ( подробнее )

How genomics experts are tracking COVID

University of Sydney virologist Rebecca Rockett, who is involved in COVID-19 genomics testing, said all cases in Victoria had very similar genetic signature which accurately determined it came from a point source infection.

“That’s good news in terms of the fact they’re not dealing on multiple different fronts with... ( подробнее )

7 new COVID cases in NSW

Of those, two were from hotel quarantine and five were from community transmission.

Of the five locally acquired cases, NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant said one is a close contact of a previously reported case with no known source, the source of the second, from south west Sydney, is under investigation, the third is a household contact... ( подробнее )

Doctor slams ‘clown’ anti-vaxxers

Unfortunately, it is not even close to halfway.

To achieve “herd immunity” and completely eradicate the transmission of COVID-19, Australia would need about 80 to 95 per cent of its population vaccinated, which in reality may take up until late next year.

And a key element to achieving this is to convince everyone... ( подробнее )