Canadian provinces and territories will stop receiving shipments of COVID-19 rapid tests by the end of the year, the Public Health Agency of Canada says. With COVID-19 activity dropping in…
The Australian Electoral Commission says a last-minute call-out helped cover thousands of COVID staff shortages, but some regional voters may still need to travel to cast their ballot. Key points:…
Rapid antigen tests (RATs), have found their way into homes across the country, allowing us to test for COVID-19, with the results available minutes later. They’re easy to use and…
South Australia has recorded a surge in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, while eight people who tested positive have died. Key points: SA has recorded 4,299 new COVID-19 cases, while…
The South Australian government is launching a $ 2 million advertising campaign to encourage people to receive a third COVID-19 vaccine, as authorities report another five people with COVID have…
The State Government will introduce legislation to parliament today to amend the Public Health Act to include a “baseline” level of COVID-19 rules. Here’s a look at what that means.…
Five Australian jurisdictions have now scrapped quarantine rules for close contacts of COVID-19 cases, moving to regular testing requirements and mask rules instead. It comes as most states are recording…
South Australia has recorded a drop in new cases and hospitalizations for COVID-19, despite an increase in testing. Key points: SA has recorded 4,079 new COVID cases Three people, aged…
Another seven people with COVID-19 have died in South Australia, and the state has recorded 4,062 new cases. Key points: Seven people who had tested positive for COVID have died…
A new COVID test can return a result within 30 minutes with 98 per cent accuracy even if the person is asymptomatic, according to the Australian scientists that developed it.…