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Latest news: Virus Diseases
COVID response failed human rights amid fresh warning
Health experts have warned Australia is less prepared for the next pandemic as a report details instances of governments ignoring human rights during COVID-19.
4 days ago
Health alert as mosquito virus spreads in three states
A second case of the deadly Japanese encephalitis has been detected in regional Victoria after a handful of cases were reported in NSW and Queensland.
Mar 04, 2025
Shingles can rob energetic adults of their future
Painful, debilitating and potentially deadly, shingles can ravage the most robust adult, like 88-year-old Robert Bakewell.
Feb 28, 2025
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Bird flu outbreak gone but virus threats remain
An avian flu outbreak in NSW has been eradicated, health authorities say, as the state joins Victoria in lifting restrictions on poultry and egg producers.
Jan 24, 2025
Mass failures in unheard-of, deadly aged-care outbreak
An aged care centre's operator has apologised after a coroner found residents were left without medication, food and water during a deadly COVID-19 outbreak.
Jan 24, 2025
WHO says bird flu risk low after US reports first death
A human has for the first time died in the United States after being infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus, health officials say.
Jan 07, 2025
Summer's first case of mosquito-borne virus detected
Japanese encephalitis, a potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus, has likely been detected in a resident in regional Victoria.
Dec 31, 2024
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Measles, polio detected as authorities urge caution
Health authorities are urging people to monitor for measles symptoms after an infectious case was detected while polio was also found in wastewater.
Dec 24, 2024
WHO sends experts to DR Congo over mystery disease
The World Health Organisation is sending experts to the Democratic Republic of Congo to support local authorities in investigating an apparently new disease.
Dec 06, 2024
DR Congo probes mysterious deadly flu-like disease
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say 71 people, including many children, have died from a mysterious flu-like disease.
Dec 05, 2024
COVID-19 vaccine negligence claims 'needle in haystack'
A class action accuses the government of negligence in approving COVID-19 vaccines, but lawyers say the case has no chance of making it to a hearing.
Dec 02, 2024
'Significant' jump in COVID-19 cases ahead of Christmas
A surge in COVID-19 cases has hit ahead of the festive season with health authorities warning those at risk to take precautions to avoid getting sick.
Nov 29, 2024
Dog walkers, picnickers have roles in biosecurity bout
A major gathering of global biosecurity experts has been told about the fight against Disease X and efforts to contain bird flu and other zoonotic diseases.
Nov 15, 2024
Secret settlement following COVID-19 care home deaths
A payout figure will remain under wraps after the operators of an aged-care facility reached an settlement over the deaths of residents during COVID-19.
Nov 04, 2024
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Strengthening wildlife numbers key to mitigate bird flu
The Invasive Species Council wants better bird protections to mitigate the impact of a deadly bird flu strain as Australia war games how to contain an outbreak.
Nov 01, 2024
Nation's sick state of readiness for pandemics unmasked
Australia's healthcare, economy and public service have been exhausted by COVID-19 and a Centre for Disease Control will be set up to prepare for pandemics.
Oct 29, 2024
Pandemic cash splash let inflation genie out of bottle
Australia could have suffered much lower inflation after COVID-19 had pandemic support been less wasteful and interest rates moved earlier, a review says.
Oct 29, 2024
Deadly bird flu could lead to mass extinctions
Australia is preparing for a deadly strain of the bird flu which could lead to the extinction of unique species, as authorities brace for its arrival.
Oct 14, 2024
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Devastating bird flu strain 'on Australia’s doorstep'
Conservation groups are calling for more funding to prepare for the arrival of a deadly bird flu strain believed to have killed billions of animals worldwide.
Oct 07, 2024
Calls to fast-track Australian disease control centre
Australian health organisations say federal politicians are dragging their feet on establishing a permanent centre for disease control.
Sep 29, 2024
Vaccines urged as mpox cases surge in global emergency
Now is the time for eligible people to get their mpox vaccines, experts say, as monthly diagnoses in Australia surge from the single digits to the hundreds.
Sep 27, 2024
Immunocompromised to receive free shingles vaccine
More than 200,000 Australians who are immunocompromised will gain free access to the shingles vaccine in an expansion of a government scheme.
Sep 22, 2024
Long-COVID study could unlock new vaccines, treatments
Australian-led research into cells that fight long-COVID has the potential to help shape new coronavirus treatments and vaccines.
Sep 16, 2024
Fight to keep deadly avian influenza strain at bay
Australia's biosecurity measures are being stress tested over the global outbreak of deadly strain of avian influenza.
Sep 07, 2024
Bird-flu restrictions ease but wildlife outbreak feared
NSW has rolled back some avian influenza restrictions as a senior minister warns of the devastating impact if another strain makes its way into Australia.
Aug 30, 2024
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