Australia Covid Cases

• New wave of COVID-19 sweeps Asia, NZ as authorities warn of pressure on health care

  The renewed surge in COVID cases, mostly of the BA.4/5 Omicron variants, provides a further challenge for authorities grappling with the economic fallout of earlier waves.

  Health

  Jul 14, 2022
  
• Australia reports deadliest day of COVID-19 pandemic as hospitalizations break record

  A total of 77 deaths was recorded, exceeding the previous national high of 57 last Thursday, official data showed, as the Omicron variant rips through the country.

  World

  Jan 18, 2022
  
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• Australia’s NSW state expands COVID-19 lockdown amid record jump in cases

  Australian police hiked fines for people breaking COVID-19 lockdown rules in Sydney and the rest of its home state on Saturday.

  Health

  Aug 14, 2021
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• ‘Freedom’: Thousands protest in Australia against COVID-19 lockdown, vaccines

  Police in Sydney made several arrests after crowds marching to protest COVID-19 lockdown restrictions broke through barriers and threw plastic bottles and plants.

  Health

  Jul 24, 2021
• Masks made mandatory in Australia’s coronavirus hot spot state Victoria

  While Victoria's fluctuating daily infection count brings either hope or alarm, health authorities are most concerned by new cases of unknown origin.

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  Jul 30, 2020
• Australia sends emergency medical teams to coronavirus-ravaged nursing homes

  Aged care homes are at the centre of Australia's worst outbreak in Melbourne, with 804 active COVID-19 cases linked to homes across the larger Victoria state, including workers.

  World

  Jul 29, 2020
• ‘No dancing, no singing’: Australia coronavirus measures increase as surge spreads

  Australia on Friday posted its second biggest one-day rise in new COVID-19 infections, with 438 cases.

  World

  Jul 17, 2020
• Australia may restrict return of citizens from abroad amid coronavirus surge: PM

  Scott Morrison said a proposal this week would slow down the return of Australian citizens and permanent residents by reducing the number of repatriation flights.

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  Jul 8, 2020
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• Australia to close border between 2 largest states as coronavirus cases spike

  The border between the states of New South Wales — home to Sydney — and Victoria — home to Melbourne — is due to be shut late Tuesday.

  World

  Jul 6, 2020