We’ve made some updates to self-isolation rules: • If you have COVID-19, you must self-isolate for at least 14 days – even if you’re vaccinated. • Close contacts who are vaccinated must self-isolate for 7 days (and limit their movements for the next 7 days). Close contacts who are not vaccinated must isolate for 14 days. If you were told …

13.10.2021 NSW: NSW COVID-19 update – Wednesday 13 October 2021 In the 24-hour reporting period to 8pm last night: – 90.8% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine – 75.2% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine – 105,508 tests in the last 24 hours – 444 new locally acquired …

8.10.2021 NSW: NSW recorded 646 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. Two new cases were acquired overseas in the same period, bringing the total number of cases in NSW since the beginning of the pandemic to 67,480. Sadly, NSW Health is reporting the deaths of eleven people who had COVID-19 – two …

Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s reshuffled cabinet has been sworn in, following the resignation of Christian Porter over accepting anonymous cash for legal fees. Energy Minister Angus Taylor has taken on Mr Porter’s former industry portfolio after the latter’s departure from cabinet. Mr Taylor was on mute during the virtual swearing at Government House on Friday, beset by technical difficulties, so …

  Former prime minister Tony Abbott has described China as a “bully” and stressed the importance of “solidarity with Taiwan”, while addressing a regional conference on the island. Mr Abbott made the visit to Taiwan, where he met President Tsai Ing-wen, after a weekend in which China flew dozens of military jets near the island as part of a bid to exert power over …

Victorian police have issued Premier Daniel Andrews with $400 worth of fines for breaching COVID-19 directions after being filmed without a mask before attending Parliament. Mr Andrews had apologised for the incidents, which took place as he walked across the Parliament carpark to speak to journalists on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. “Victoria Police can confirm it has issued two infringement …

7.10.2021   NSW: NSW recorded 587 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. NSW Health has reported another eight deaths. A western Sydney man in his 20s was one of two people who died at home. Of the other people who sadly passed away, one person was in their 50s, two were in …

Premier Dominic Perrottet has announced “major changes” to NSW’s roadmap out of COVID-19 lockdowns, as the state recorded 587 new locally-acquired cases in the 24 hours to 8:00pm yesterday. Fully vaccinated adults are due to get a swathe of new freedoms from Monday — including do things like eat at restaurants and go to the gym, which have been off limits …

6.10.2021 NSW: NSW recorded 594 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. No new cases were acquired overseas, 14 previously reported cases have been excluded following further investigation, bringing the total number of cases in NSW since the beginning of the pandemic is 66,267. Sadly, NSW Health is reporting the deaths of ten …

Hospitals are jointly funded by state and federal government, but Deputy Premier Steven Miles said the Commonwealth had artificially capped spending growth at 6.5 per cent, which could prevent hospitals from being able to meet demand when the state reopens. Mr Morrison said there was already enough federal funding for Queensland hospitals, and Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk was trying to use …