Winter worries for over 65s and at-risk Aussies as health authorities recommend a fourth COVID booster Federal As the weather cools down, ATAGI recommends an extra COVID-19 vaccine booster for at-risk groups in the population.
Novavax cleared to boost Australians over 18 years Friday March 4, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Novavax is now recommended for Australians 18 years and over wanting a booster where an mRNA shot is not suitable.
Medical experts welcome availability of Moderna for Australian children Monday February 21, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal People aged 6-11 years will be eligible for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, known as SPIKEVAX, following provisional approval by the TGA.
Urgent national cabinet meeting scheduled as Omicron reaches Australia Monday November 29, 2021 By Melissa Coade and Jackson Graham Federal Scientists who have examined the new variant have expressed concern that it has the capacity to evade infection-blocking antibodies.
Australia’s international borders to open to Singapore travellers by late November Tuesday November 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Scott Morrison has announced the date for quarantine-free travel into Australia now that most of the nation has been vaccinated.
NSW announces HSC plan for class of 2021 Friday August 27, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Year 12 students in NSW will return to face-to-face learning from 25 October as part of a staggered plan that see HSC exams delayed until…
Aussie mRNA COVID-19 vaccine candidate moves to clinical trials Monday August 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The arrival of a NanoAssemblr machine from Canada marks another step in Australia’s mRNA vaccine production capability. …
Promising COVID vaccine developed in Australia gets green light for human clinical trials Monday August 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The results of a peer-reviewed study of a new SARS-CoV-19 vaccine developed by Flinders University was published in the journal Vaccine on Thursday. …
What behavioural science can teach governments about vaccine hesitancy Tuesday August 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social UNSW Sydney’s school of psychology suggests the Vaccine Hesitancy Determinants Matrix will help Australia meet its vaccination targets.
Lockdown lifts for some as Sydney marks another record day for COVID Wednesday July 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health Victorians have an easing of public health orders, but Greater Sydney is bracing itself for news of another four weeks of lockdown.
What ‘breakthrough’ COVID infections mean for the fully vaccinated Wednesday July 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal While being fully vaccinated cannot guarantee a person would not be infected by the virus, it will stop the severity of the disease.
Berejiklian attempts to call the shots as public anger grows over COVID-19 restrictions Monday July 26, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Gladys Berejiklian has demanded a ‘refocus’ of Australia’s vaccination strategy and says she will be taking the case to the national cabinet.
PM announces more COVID-19 vaccines and disaster payments for NSW Thursday July 8, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Prime minister Scott Morrison has hinted that any Australian who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will be likely to get one by the end of the…
Dr Nick Coatsworth rolls up his sleeve for AstraZeneca jab Friday July 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health Australia’s former deputy chief medical officer has revealed via Twitter that he has received his second AstraZeneca shot.
Supply issues with COVID-19 shot sit on federal government’s shoulders, expert says Thursday June 17, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The government putting most of its ‘eggs in the AstraZeneca basket’ is behind Australia's vaccine availability tightness, says biostats chair.
