Almost one in every two Australians has had COVID-19 Survey taken from blood donors in June confirms that levels have increased exponentially since a similar study in March.
BA.5 confirmed as dominant strain in Australia The latest Omicron variant has overtaken BA.2 and now accounts for roughly half of all current cases across the country.
Extra 7.4 million eligible for fourth COVID shot ATAGI recommends that everyone aged 50–64 should get a second booster, while those between 30–49 may also receive a fourth dose.
What to expect from a third Omicron wave in Australia Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5, described as ‘masters at evading immunity’, will dominate the next phase of COVID-19.
Australian-first study reveals boosters’ efficacy against Omicron People who received three doses of COVID-19 vaccine had 65% greater protection against hospitalisation or death than those who only had two.
‘Hybrid immunity’ enough to protect healthcare workers: DoH New advice indicates there is not enough evidence to support offering healthcare workers a fourth ‘winter dose’.
ATAGI announces COVID booster program for some adolescents The advisory group has said 12–15-year-olds with specified underlying conditions should receive an additional vaccine dose.
Does any chance of herd immunity from COVID exist? Herd immunity was sold as our path out of the pandemic. Associate Professor Hassan Valley explains why nobody is talking about it anymore.
Aged care deaths mount as Omicron takes a toll More COVID deaths have occurred in the first 15 weeks of this year than all of 2020 and 2021 combined. But is a return to locked down facilities a viable solution?
What’s the new Omicron XE variant? Infectious diseases physician and microbiologist Associate Professor Paul Griffin looks into whether the latest COVID variant is cause for concern.