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NSW shifts aged care COVID vaccine rules

Visitors to aged care homes in NSW will no longer have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 under changes signed off by Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant.

AAP

Omicron subvariants are spreading, so why not get a booster?

NSW Health revised the COVID-19 reinfection period from 12 weeks to four weeks.

Newcastle Herald

COVID ship off NSW coast as crew isolate

A cruise ship carrying people infected with COVID-19 is expected to dock in NSW twice this week amid renewed concerns about evolving variants of the virus.

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COVID-19 cruise ship Coral Princess docks in NSW as testing policy changes

A cruise ship with a huge COVID-19 outbreak among crew and passengers arrives in New South Wales as the state government announces a key change to its reinfection policy.

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COVID boosters: When Australians might be able to get their fourth jabs

With a third Omicron wave approaching, the wider Australian population may soon be able to get their second COVID booster shots.

The New Daily

Governments urge greater COVID booster take-up as third wave looms

The Australian government is urging people to come forward for a COVID-19 booster shot as authorities predict a coronavirus resurgence by mid-winter.

The New Daily

Brad Hazzard calls for fourth COVID-19 vaccination as NSW faces new wave of infections

Health Minister Brad Hazzard calls for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine to be made available in NSW for people aged under 65, as authorities warn of another wave of the virus, driven by variants BA.4 and BA.5.

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NSW free flu shots extended amid low uptake for children

The plea for flu jabs comes as Hunter health authorities say they're fighting a "perfect storm" of flu and COVID.

Newcastle Herald

Mary-Louise McLaws and Kerry Chant in Queen's birthday honours

Respected epidemiologist Mary-Louise McLaws, who has been recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday honours list, reflects on how her life changed following her brain cancer diagnosis.

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Vic Premier brushes off CHO Honours 'snub'

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has brushed off suggestions Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton was snubbed in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.

AAP

Health experts dominate Australia’s Queen’s birthday honours for work during pandemic

Brendan Murphy, Kerry Chant, Jeannette Young and Mary-Louise McLaws among recipients recognised for their work on Covid

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More monkeypox cases detected

NSW has recorded another case of the monkeypox virus - a man in his 50s who recently returned from Europe - making it the fourth case nationwide.

AAP

New monkeypox case detected in NSW

A man in his 50s has become the second person to be diagnosed with monkeypox in NSW and the third in Australia.

Newcastle Herald

NSW HIV cases drop, but testing also low

NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant is urging anyone at risk of HIV to get tested after cases numbers dropped to a new low, alongside a fall in testing.

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Shots up: Roll up, roll up for a free jab to combat the flu

A free flu jab will be available to all NSW residents in a bid to help combat a bumper flu season.

ABC News

Which states and territories are offering free flu jabs and where do you get one

After two years of lockdowns and social distancing the flu has returned with a vengeance. In a move to encourage people to protect themselves, the jab is now being offered for free. But its availability differs throughout the states and territories.

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Free flu jabs to be available in NSW from Wednesday amid 'increasing hospitalisations'

NSW health authorities are embarking on a "month-long blitz" to combat what is predicted to be a horror winter for influenza, with 1,100 reported cases of respiratory illness in the past week and 150 presentations and admissions to hospitals.

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NSW hospitals under flu, COVID pressure

NSW hospitals are under intense pressure, with high numbers of COVID-19 cases amid a horror flu season causing crippling staff shortages.

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Vigilance key after Aust monkeypox cases

Health authorities are warning Australians to be vigilant after two cases of monkeypox were confirmed, saying that "viruses do not discriminate".

The Independent UK

Australia reports first monkeypox case in man returning from Britain

Monkeypox, most commonly found in west and central Africa, is said to be milder than smallpox in humans

Daily Mirror

Brit causes monkeypox outbreak in Australia after it reports first case of virus

Two men in their 30s and 40s developed the illness called monkeypox, characterised by a rash, upon returning from Europe to Australia and are now isolating with the rare virus

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Monkeypox Has Officially Made Its Way To Australia So That’s Another Thing To Look Out For

Thankfully the disease isn't easily spread between people.

ABC News

Monkeypox confirmed in Melbourne and Sydney

Two men, in their 30s and 40s — who are recently returned travellers — have been diagnosed with monkeypox, but both have mild symptoms and are in isolation, authorities say.

AAP

Australia could join monkeypox nations

NSW Health is carrying out confirmation testing after a possible case of the rare disease monkeypox was identified, as more nations grapple with outbreaks.

ABC News

Sydney news: NSW Health cracking down on illegal vaping, warning large fines apply

MORNING BRIEFING: More than $1 million worth of illegal e-cigarettes and liquids have been seized this year

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