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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tests positive for COVID

‘I encourage anyone who is unwell to test and to take any extra precautions to keep their families and neighbours well.’

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. File image.

Key reasons health system ‘not equipped’ to handle long-COVID in kids

Medical experts have revealed the major shortfalls impacting the treatment of young people with coronavirus and revealed how many kids still have persistent symptoms 12 weeks after their infection.

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Children with long-COVID among family members may be more likely to have the condition themselves. (Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS)

Melanie died within hours of catching COVID. Experts say it’s still a serious threat

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Mel Leffler’s family is devastated after the loving mum and sister passed away unexpectedly in her sleep.

Chinese authorities tighten security amid protests against COVID restrictions

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Chinese policemen form a line to stop protesters marching in Beijing, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. Protesters angered by strict anti-virus measures called for China's powerful leader to resign, an unprecedented rebuke as authorities in at least eight cities struggled to suppress demonstrations Sunday that represent a rare direct challenge to the ruling Communist Party. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Several Australian schools reintroduce mandatory mask rules for students

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Students in years 2-11 wear face masks as they return to school at Fairvale High School in Sydney, Monday, October 25, 2021. All student year groups are returning to NSW classrooms for face-to-face learning despite some schools being closed for deep cleaning after COVID-19 cases. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi) NO ARCHIVING

Is it COVID, flu or RSV? These are the symptoms you need to know

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Queensland teachers not vaccinated for COVID-19 will have their pay reduced. File image.