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Queensland deputy premier ramps up criticism of commonwealth vaccine rollout
Steven Miles says only a third of his state’s aged care residents have had jabs and labels federal minister David Littleproud ‘2021’s April fool’ Queensland deputy premier Steven Miles has…
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Hongkonger suffering facial paralysis after Covid-19 vaccine still recovering following week in hospital
A young and healthy Hong Kong man who suffered paralysis to half of his face after receiving a Covid-19 jab has returned home from a week in hospital, but says…
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Covid Qld: Queensland restrictions for Easter holiday weekend explained as Brisbane coronavirus lockdown ends
Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the end of a snap lockdown in response to the Brisbane Covid outbreak. Some coronavirus restrictions have been expanded to the entire state in…
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Coronavirus: manufacturing error at plant affects 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine
A manufacturing error at a plant involved in Covid-19 vaccine production affected 15 million doses worth of an ingredient for Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine, according to two sources familiar with…
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Sarah Palin says she has Covid and urges people to wear masks
Former Alaska governor confirms diagnosis in interview and says her case shows ‘anyone can catch this’ Sarah Palin says she tested positive for Covid-19 and is urging people to take…
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Batch of Johnson & Johnson vaccines ‘can’t be used’ after ingredient issues
Drugmaker said it found the problem at a production site in Baltimore and it wasn’t clear how many doses were lost Johnson & Johnson has said that a batch of…
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‘Easter is good to go’: Brisbane lockdown to lift early after one local Qld Covid case recorded
Queensland premier says the lockdown is lifting early to avoid dangerous traffic conditions at the start of the long weekend The Queensland premier, Annastacia Palaszcuzk, has announced the early lifting…
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Siouxsie Wiles named New Zealander of the Year
Scientist recognised for her leadership in fight against Covid-19 says she accepts honour on behalf of all who helped tackle pandemic Scientist Siouxsie Wiles has been named New Zealander of…
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Biden praises infrastructure plan as a ‘once-in-a-generation investment’ in America – as it happened
Biden plan will propose rolling back Trump tax cuts Biden promises ‘historic’ $2tn spending We sampled US tap water and found toxic chemicals Third day of Chauvin murder trial underway…
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Russia registers ‘world’s first’ coronavirus vaccine for animals
Russia announced on Wednesday it had registered what it said was the world’s first coronavirus vaccine for animals, describing the step as important for disrupting virus mutations.It said mass production…