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Modelling predicts Western Australia's COVID-19 cases will keep falling as state enters home stretch of Omicron outbreak

Researchers believe Western Australia is about three-quarters of the way through its Omicron outbreak, with the modelling predicting COVID cases will keep falling, but not return to pre border opening levels until the end of July.

ABC News · May 27, 2022

Testing for the flu can help you get faster treatment. But why is it so hard to get a rapid antigen test for influenza?

Flu cases are surging around Australia — and this time it's different. Two years of COVID isolation has left the population with little natural immunity. So, how can you get tested to see if you have the flu?

ABC News · May 27, 2022

Australia faces worst flu season in years as scientists ready for UK winter

The Australian Medical Association has warned of a looming ‘disaster,’ with experts in Britain fearful that the country could follow suit once winter sets in

The Independent UK · May 27, 2022

As flu cases surge, vaccination may offer some bonus protection from COVID as well

After virtually disappearing for two years, influenza is back and rapidly sweeping across Australia – and the world.

The Conversation · May 25, 2022

Avian influenza: How bird flu affects domestic and wild flocks, and why a One Health approach matters

A strain of avian flu virus is spreading in domestic poultry flocks in Canada, but is not a risk to humans at this point in time.

The Conversation · May 25, 2022

Queensland to roll out simultaneous flu and Covid testing in line with NSW hospitals

Exclusive: Move comes two days after state announced free flu vaccines for the next month as cases rise

The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2022

Australia's influenza cases soar after two quiet years

Australia has had two years of incredibly low influenza rates thanks to COVID-19 isolation, but this year is not going to be the same, with all the data pointing to cases soaring over winter.

ABC News · May 25, 2022

Spike in influenza cases in the Northern Territory, as Chief Minister considers whether more people should be offered free vaccines

So far this year, the Northern Territory has recorded 968 cases of influenza, compared to just 76 cases in all of 2021.

ABC News · May 24, 2022

All Australians should be offered free flu vaccines to prevent ‘disaster’, experts say

Influenza cases rise amid ongoing high Covid infections and hospital pressure sparking calls to increase vaccination rates

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2022

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in Northern Ireland to be lifted

The ban on poultry gatherings will also end on June 1, 2022.

The Independent UK · May 24, 2022