Novavax becomes Australia’s 5th approved COVID-19 vaccine

Novavax becomes Australia’s 5th approved COVID-19 vaccine

The country has ordered 51 million doses of the U.S.-manufactured vaccine, supplied under the brand Nuvaxovid, for its population of 26 million. Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday became the fifth coronavirus vaccine approved for use in Australia.The country has ordered 51 million doses of the U.S.-manufactured vaccine, supplied under the brand Nuvaxovid, for its population … Read more

Australia’s New South Wales sets new high for COVID deaths

Australia’s New South Wales sets new high for COVID deaths

State Premier Dominic Perrottet said residents who failed to register a positive rapid antigen test would face a fine of up to 1,000 Australian dollars (USD721) starting next week. Australia’s most populous state, New South Wales, made the reporting of rapid antigen test results mandatory Wednesday as it experienced its deadliest day of the pandemic … Read more

Some virus restrictions back in Australia as omicron surges

Some virus restrictions back in Australia as omicron surges

New South Wales reported 38,625 new cases, prompting Premier Dominic Perrottet to announce regulations banning dancing and singing in pubs and nightclubs, and delaying non-urgent surgeries until mid-February. Australia’s most populous state reinstated some restrictions and suspended elective surgeries on Friday as COVID-19 cases surged to another new record. New South Wales reported 38,625 new … Read more