NSW recorded 516 new cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. There is a total of 42 cases of COVID-19 with the Omicron variant in NSW. There were no new cases confirmed with the Omicron variant of concern overnight. To date, no Omicron cases have been admitted to hospital in NSW […]
The public is being advised of two venues, in Potts Point and Parramatta, visited by confirmed cases of COVID-19 likely to have the Omicron variant of concern. The venues are the Cult Nightclub in Potts Point, and the Albion Hotel in Parramatta. Both venues have been visited by confirmed cases of COVID-19 linked to the […]
Today the National Federation Reform Council (NFRC), comprising the Prime Minister, Premiers, Chief Ministers, Treasurers and President of the Australian Local Government Association, met virtually for the second time. The NFRC reflected on the achievements of Australian governments and the Australian community in 2021, including collaborative efforts to support the COVID-19 health response and vaccination […]
Laura Jayes: Australia’s international border reopening will be discussed today as a two week pause on the reopening in response to the Omicron variant is due to end on Wednesday. A decision will be made on whether skilled migrants and international students can return or the travel ban extended. Joining me live now is the Minister […]
Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program will be extended to all children aged 5 to 11 years from 10 January 2022, after the Australian Government accepted recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). Vaccination experts on ATAGI have recommended the Comirnaty (Pfizer) vaccine be made available to all children aged 5 to 11 years […]