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There Is No Such Thing As Long Covid, Australian Study Finds
The leading health official in Queensland urges the public to refrain from using the term 'long Covid' in light of recent research findings.
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England v Australia: Three Key Ashes Battles To Look Out For
Stuart Broad taunted David Warner in the build-up to the series by saying he regarded England's 4-0 defeat "Down Under" in 2021/22 as a "void series" because of the strict coronavirus restrictions in place for his team.
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On Secret Ministerial Roles During Covid, Ex Australia PM's Justification
Australia's former prime minister Scott Morrison said on Wednesday he decided to be secretly sworn in to five key ministries during the coronavirus pandemic because he felt responsibility for the nation was his alone.
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Australian Cricket Fears Missing Generation After COVID-19
Australian cricket could suffer from a "missing generation" of children taking up the game after first-time participation in junior programmes fell by 15,000 last season because of the coronavirus pandemic
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Why Australia's Covid Cases Are Rising, Again
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison batted away Covid-19 worries three days ahead of federal elections, claiming many reported deaths are not caused by the virus and vowing not to interfere in people's lives.
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Australia Set To Welcome International Tourists For 1st Time In 2 Years
Australia recorded 43 coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday, as it readies to welcome international tourists on Monday for the first time in nearly two years.
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Eyeing Border Reopening, Australia Eases More Covid Curbs As Cases Ebb
Singing and dancing will resume in nightclubs in Sydney and Melbourne from Friday, while most mandatory check-ins have been scrapped as officials lifted nearly all COVID-19 curbs in Australia's biggest cities amid a steady fall in hospital cases.
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Australia Could Reopen Its Border To Tourists Soon
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday that the reopening of the country's borders to international tourists may not be far away, adding that the parliament will debate the matter this week.
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Australia Approves Covid Vaccine Boosters For 16- And 17-Year-Olds
Australia's drug regulator on Friday approved the use of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for 16- and 17-year-olds as authorities urge people to get their third doses soon to mitigate the threat from the Omicron coronavirus variant.
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Novak Djokovic Holds Major Stake In Firm Developing Covid Drug: CEO
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic, recently deported from Australia due to his coronavirus vaccine status, is co-founder and majority shareholder of a biotech firm developing a Covid treatment, the Danish company's CEO said Wednesday.
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Australia Must Prepare For More Deaths Due To Omicron: Health Authority
Australia should brace for more COVID-19 deaths for the next few weeks, authorities said on Wednesday, as record infections fuelled by the Omicron outbreak overwhelmed health systems.
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Deadliest Day Of Pandemic In Australia As Omicron Drives Up Hospital Cases
Australia on Tuesday suffered its deadliest day of the pandemic as a fast-moving Omicron outbreak continued to push up hospitalisation rates to record levels, even as daily infections eased slightly.
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Over 50% Of Australia's 1 Million Total Covid Cases Were Logged Last Week
Australia on Monday surpassed 1 million COVID-19 cases, with more than half of them recorded in the past week, as the Omicron variant ripped through most of the country driving up hospitalisation numbers and putting a strain on supply chains.
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Labour Shortages, Supply Chains Upended: Australia's Omicron Bungle
Fuelled by the highly transmissible Omicron variant, Australia's daily coronavirus infections soared to a fresh peak on Thursday, overwhelming hospitals, while isolation rules caused labour shortages, putting a strain on businesses and supply chains.
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"Head Out And Enjoy": New Year Celebrations In Omicron- Ravaged Australia
Sydney, the Australian city worst-affected by the Omicron wave, will press ahead with New Year's Eve celebrations on Friday, with authorities encouraging revellers to come out and enjoy the festivities despite a record number of COVID-19 cases.
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There Is No Such Thing As Long Covid, Australian Study Finds
The leading health official in Queensland urges the public to refrain from using the term 'long Covid' in light of recent research findings.
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England v Australia: Three Key Ashes Battles To Look Out For
Stuart Broad taunted David Warner in the build-up to the series by saying he regarded England's 4-0 defeat "Down Under" in 2021/22 as a "void series" because of the strict coronavirus restrictions in place for his team.
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On Secret Ministerial Roles During Covid, Ex Australia PM's Justification
Australia's former prime minister Scott Morrison said on Wednesday he decided to be secretly sworn in to five key ministries during the coronavirus pandemic because he felt responsibility for the nation was his alone.
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Australian Cricket Fears Missing Generation After COVID-19
Australian cricket could suffer from a "missing generation" of children taking up the game after first-time participation in junior programmes fell by 15,000 last season because of the coronavirus pandemic
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Why Australia's Covid Cases Are Rising, Again
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison batted away Covid-19 worries three days ahead of federal elections, claiming many reported deaths are not caused by the virus and vowing not to interfere in people's lives.
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Australia Set To Welcome International Tourists For 1st Time In 2 Years
Australia recorded 43 coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday, as it readies to welcome international tourists on Monday for the first time in nearly two years.
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Eyeing Border Reopening, Australia Eases More Covid Curbs As Cases Ebb
Singing and dancing will resume in nightclubs in Sydney and Melbourne from Friday, while most mandatory check-ins have been scrapped as officials lifted nearly all COVID-19 curbs in Australia's biggest cities amid a steady fall in hospital cases.
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Australia Could Reopen Its Border To Tourists Soon
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday that the reopening of the country's borders to international tourists may not be far away, adding that the parliament will debate the matter this week.
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Australia Approves Covid Vaccine Boosters For 16- And 17-Year-Olds
Australia's drug regulator on Friday approved the use of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for 16- and 17-year-olds as authorities urge people to get their third doses soon to mitigate the threat from the Omicron coronavirus variant.
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Novak Djokovic Holds Major Stake In Firm Developing Covid Drug: CEO
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic, recently deported from Australia due to his coronavirus vaccine status, is co-founder and majority shareholder of a biotech firm developing a Covid treatment, the Danish company's CEO said Wednesday.
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Australia Must Prepare For More Deaths Due To Omicron: Health Authority
Australia should brace for more COVID-19 deaths for the next few weeks, authorities said on Wednesday, as record infections fuelled by the Omicron outbreak overwhelmed health systems.
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Deadliest Day Of Pandemic In Australia As Omicron Drives Up Hospital Cases
Australia on Tuesday suffered its deadliest day of the pandemic as a fast-moving Omicron outbreak continued to push up hospitalisation rates to record levels, even as daily infections eased slightly.
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Over 50% Of Australia's 1 Million Total Covid Cases Were Logged Last Week
Australia on Monday surpassed 1 million COVID-19 cases, with more than half of them recorded in the past week, as the Omicron variant ripped through most of the country driving up hospitalisation numbers and putting a strain on supply chains.
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Labour Shortages, Supply Chains Upended: Australia's Omicron Bungle
Fuelled by the highly transmissible Omicron variant, Australia's daily coronavirus infections soared to a fresh peak on Thursday, overwhelming hospitals, while isolation rules caused labour shortages, putting a strain on businesses and supply chains.
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"Head Out And Enjoy": New Year Celebrations In Omicron- Ravaged Australia
Sydney, the Australian city worst-affected by the Omicron wave, will press ahead with New Year's Eve celebrations on Friday, with authorities encouraging revellers to come out and enjoy the festivities despite a record number of COVID-19 cases.
