COVID-19 Updates
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Coronavirus live news: India deaths in record rise; Japan mulls longer lockdown – reports
India deaths rise by 3,780 and cases up by 382,000; Tokyo could stay in lockdown less than three months before Olympics; more vaccine doses for poorer countries tops G7 agenda…
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Covid vaccine Australia data tracker: how the rollout is progressing, tracking daily new coronavirus cases, stats and live data
How does Australia’s coronavirus vaccine rollout compare with other countries and when will you be eligible to get vaccinated? We bring together the latest numbers on daily new Covid-19 cases,…
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NSW Covid case: man tests positive after being ‘very active’ in Sydney while infectious
The man in his 50s attended a Bondi Junction cinema and several stores, while the source of his coronavirus infection is unclear Covid NSW hotspots: list of Sydney and regional…
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Revealed: 2,000 refugee deaths linked to illegal EU pushbacks
A Guardian analysis finds EU countries used brutal tactics to stop nearly 40,000 asylum seekers crossing borders EU member states have used illegal operations to push back at least 40,000…
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Stranded Australian cricketers weigh up options as they consider fleeing Covid crisis in India
The Morrison government’s India travel ban has some in the IPL contingent reportedly planning to charter flights to Dubai or Maldives As other international cricketers make plans to leave India…
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Coronavirus: Vietnam ramps up border checks as imported cases rise
Vietnam has ordered a strict border control after lengthening the quarantine period as it traces the recent flare-up in coronavirus cases to overseas travellers.During a virus task force meeting, Deputy…
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Japanese town spends Covid funds on huge squid statue
The town of Noto sought to boost tourism in the area where squid is a delicacy See all our coronavirus coverage A coastal town in Japan is facing criticism after…
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Covid NSW hotspots: list of Sydney and regional coronavirus case locations
Here are the current coronavirus hotspots in New South Wales and what to do if you’ve visited them Coronavirus Australia live update: NSW records new local Covid case in Sydney;…
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Covid check-ins fall 25% at NSW venues as Sydney records mystery new local case
Exclusive: threat of a quarantine breach ever-present, epidemiologist warns, and herd immunity ‘a long time off’ NSW Covid hotspots: Sydney and regional Covid case locations Coronavirus Australia live update: NSW…
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Victorian quarantine manager stood down over allegations of Covid infection control breach
Matiu Bush reported to have refused a coronavirus test after being onsite at a quarantine hotel, while separate report places doubt on nebuliser blame for third lockdown GPs grapple with…