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COVID-19: Australia relaxes testing rules amid Omicron surge
Description
December 30, 2021
Australia sought to relieve pressure on overrun COVID-19 testing facilities on Thursday by narrowing its definition of close contacts of infected people and relaxing requirements for tests, as daily cases topped 20,000 for the first time in the pandemic, said Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
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COVID-19: Australia relaxes testing rules amid Omicron surge02:24 | December 30, 2021
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Bodies found in search for 3 missing surfers in Mexico01:23 | May 4, 2024
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Sydney church stabbing: Police arrest 7 youths following investigation02:13 | April 24, 2024
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Sydney church stabbing was an act of terrorism, police in Australia say02:53 | April 16, 2024
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Molly the magpie finally reunites with dog ‘best friend’ after public outcry01:46 | April 15, 2024
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Sydney mall stabbing: Australian police say knife attacker may have targeted women01:04 | April 15, 2024
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Sydney mall stabbing: Australian police say lone suspect had no clear motive02:01 | April 13, 2024
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Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea ‘dying’ at deeper ocean depths than expected: scientists02:16 | April 12, 2024
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Canada considering joining AUKUS after ‘excellent conversations’ with U.S., UK and Australia: Trudeau00:43 | April 8, 2024
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Australia red crab migration delayed by historic 2 months due to unusually dry weather00:55 | February 19, 2024
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Canada, Australia, NZ call for ‘immediate humanitarian ceasefire’ in Gaza ahead of Rafah assault00:35 | February 15, 2024
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Australia thunderstorm kills at least 9 people, including 9-year-old girl01:18 | December 27, 2023
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Ottawa monitoring Chinese investment in domestic rare earths mine02:04 | December 16, 2023
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‘Five Eyes’ warn of espionage, hacking by China02:15 | October 23, 2023
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‘Five Eyes’ chiefs gather for security summit02:07 | October 17, 2023
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Canada-India tensions: Five Eyes countries walking diplomatic tightrope02:10 | September 20, 2023
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Sharks attack inflatable yacht off Australian coast01:11 | September 7, 2023
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Wriggling, live worm removed from Australian patient’s brain in world-first01:12 | August 29, 2023
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3 U.S. Marines killed, at least 20 others injured following Osprey crash in Australia01:34 | August 28, 2023
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Australia police investigating after 3 die from suspected mushroom poisoning01:16 | August 10, 2023
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Deep sea driving: Australian team drives old Land Cruiser underwater02:10 | August 1, 2023
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What’s next for Team Canada after Women’s World Cup elimination02:02 | July 31, 2023
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Women’s World Cup: Australia fans rejoice as Canada sent packing01:56 | July 31, 2023
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Women’s World Cup: What to expect for Canada and Australia’s upcoming match?03:14 | July 30, 2023
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Alberta exploring 2030 Commonwealth Games bid, despite financial risks02:04 | July 25, 2023
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Strong team chemistry can help Canada go far at Women’s World Cup: Labbé03:59 | July 21, 2023
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The goal for pay equity as Women’s World Cup kicks off02:15 | July 20, 2023
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Saved at sea: Stranded sailor and dog rescued after weeks adrift02:06 | July 18, 2023
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Mysterious giant metal cylinder washes up on Australian beach00:55 | July 17, 2023
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Drone video captures curious whale following kayaker in water at Australian beach01:31 | June 26, 2023
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COVID-19: Australia relaxes testing rules amid Omicron surge02:24 | December 30, 2021
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Bodies found in search for 3 missing surfers in Mexico01:23 | May 4, 2024
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Pro-Palestinian protests spread to universities around the world as Gazans express gratitude03:43 | May 3, 2024
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Sydney church stabbing: Police arrest 7 youths following investigation02:13 | April 24, 2024
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Sydney church stabbing was an act of terrorism, police in Australia say02:53 | April 16, 2024
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Molly the magpie finally reunites with dog ‘best friend’ after public outcry01:46 | April 15, 2024
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Sydney mall stabbing: Australian police say knife attacker may have targeted women01:04 | April 15, 2024
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Sydney mall stabbing: Australian police say lone suspect had no clear motive02:01 | April 13, 2024
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Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea ‘dying’ at deeper ocean depths than expected: scientists02:16 | April 12, 2024
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Canada considering joining AUKUS after ‘excellent conversations’ with U.S., UK and Australia: Trudeau00:43 | April 8, 2024
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Australia red crab migration delayed by historic 2 months due to unusually dry weather00:55 | February 19, 2024
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Canada, Australia, NZ call for ‘immediate humanitarian ceasefire’ in Gaza ahead of Rafah assault00:35 | February 15, 2024
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Ottawa monitoring Chinese investment in domestic rare earths mine02:04 | December 16, 2023
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‘Five Eyes’ warn of espionage, hacking by China02:15 | October 23, 2023
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‘Five Eyes’ chiefs gather for security summit02:07 | October 17, 2023
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What’s next for Team Canada after Women’s World Cup elimination02:02 | July 31, 2023
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Women’s World Cup: What to expect for Canada and Australia’s upcoming match?03:14 | July 30, 2023
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Strong team chemistry can help Canada go far at Women’s World Cup: Labbé03:59 | July 21, 2023
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The goal for pay equity as Women’s World Cup kicks off02:15 | July 20, 2023
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Mysterious giant metal cylinder washes up on Australian beach00:55 | July 17, 2023
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Drone video captures curious whale following kayaker in water at Australian beach01:31 | June 26, 2023
COVID-19: Australia relaxes testing rules amid Omicron surge
Description
December 30, 2021
Australia sought to relieve pressure on overrun COVID-19 testing facilities on Thursday by narrowing its definition of close contacts of infected people and relaxing requirements for tests, as daily cases topped 20,000 for the first time in the pandemic, said Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
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