COVID-19

Australia's daily COVID-19 death tallies are spiking, pushing the nation closer to chalking up 12,000 total virus-related fatalities. The nation last week recorded three straight...

The disabled and their carers will be the focus of a text message campaign to improve Australia's uptake of second COVID-19 boosters and antiviral...

More than 130,000 Australians were treated for alcohol and other drugs during the pandemic, marking a 22 per cent increase over six years, new...

Young Australians have been disproportionately disadvantaged by the government's COVID-19 pandemic response and urgent support is needed, a new report says. Children and young people...

Long COVID should be recognised as a chronic medical condition to allow more Australians to access appropriate care, health experts say.  As the nation grapples...

The president of the Australian Medical Association has called on state and federal leaders to heed advice from medical experts and mandate masks indoors...

Australians are being urged to work from home where possible, wear masks in crowded areas and get the booster doses they are eligible for...

A leading virus expert has called for a rethink of Australia's COVID-19 strategy as the country prepares to go through another wave of cases...

Victoria's ailing public hospitals will be topped up with an extra 400 health workers to combat rising COVID-19 hospitalisations and staff absenteeism. A $162 million...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will hold a meeting with state and territory leaders to discuss the surge in COVID-19 cases across the country. National Cabinet...