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ACT records 822 new COVID-19 infections and one death

ACT records 822 new COVID-19 infections and one death

28 May 2022
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COVID-19 infections trend downwards in all age groups; more schools go remote

COVID-19 infections trend downwards in all age groups; more schools go remote

27 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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New COVID-19 infections steady; more Canberrans eligible for fourth dose; Mount Stromlo students go remote

New COVID-19 infections steady; more Canberrans eligible for fourth dose; Mount Stromlo students go remote

26 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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Flu cases increase 'sharply' in the ACT but government not yet considering free flu vax for general population

Flu cases increase 'sharply' in the ACT but government not yet considering free flu vax for general population

26 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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Local COVID-19 infections jump; prison, bus network, schools all impacted by the virus

Local COVID-19 infections jump; prison, bus network, schools all impacted by the virus

25 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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UPDATED: COVID-19 chaos continues as two more ACT schools go partially remote, 11 surgeries postponed a day

UPDATED: COVID-19 chaos continues as two more ACT schools go partially remote, 11 surgeries postponed a day

24 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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UPDATED: Health Minister tests positive for COVID-19; healthcare system busy with COVID-19 patients

UPDATED: Health Minister tests positive for COVID-19; healthcare system busy with COVID-19 patients

23 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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ACT records 758 new COVID-19 cases

ACT records 758 new COVID-19 cases

22 May 2022
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ACT records 859 new COVID-19 infections and one death; outbreaks grow across Territory's aged care facilities

ACT records 859 new COVID-19 infections and one death; outbreaks grow across Territory's aged care facilities

21 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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Counting the cost of breastmilk to make every drop count

Counting the cost of breastmilk to make every drop count

21 May 2022 | By Claire Fenwicke
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Major parties make last minute health pledges for Canberra

Major parties make last minute health pledges for Canberra

20 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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Local COVID-19 hospitalisations hit another record; rules changed so all COVID-positive people can vote

Local COVID-19 hospitalisations hit another record; rules changed so all COVID-positive people can vote

20 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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ACT prepares for winter of discontent: flu on the rise, under-pressure health staff consider quitting

ACT prepares for winter of discontent: flu on the rise, under-pressure health staff consider quitting

20 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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UPDATED: First Catholic school goes partially remote, ACT records 60th pandemic fatality

UPDATED: First Catholic school goes partially remote, ACT records 60th pandemic fatality

19 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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ACT records another thousand COVID-19 infections; location of pandemic deaths revealed

ACT records another thousand COVID-19 infections; location of pandemic deaths revealed

18 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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Elective surgeries to be postponed as hospitals struggle under pressure

Elective surgeries to be postponed as hospitals struggle under pressure

18 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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Dying 'from' or dying 'with' COVID? It's more complicated than you think

Dying 'from' or dying 'with' COVID? It's more complicated than you think

18 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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UPDATED: Nearly 50 COVID cases confirmed at prison, Territory hits record-breaking hospitalisations, 59th death reported

UPDATED: Nearly 50 COVID cases confirmed at prison, Territory hits record-breaking hospitalisations, 59th death reported

17 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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ACT records 887 new COVID-19 infections; around 10 per cent of schools impacted by COVID-19

ACT records 887 new COVID-19 infections; around 10 per cent of schools impacted by COVID-19

16 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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After a jab well done, end is near for AIS Mass Vaccination Clinic

After a jab well done, end is near for AIS Mass Vaccination Clinic

16 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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ACT records 885 new COVID-19 cases

ACT records 885 new COVID-19 cases

15 May 2022
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ACT records 1,001 new COVID-19 cases; cases rise in school-aged children as Red Hill, Weetangera kids go remote

ACT records 1,001 new COVID-19 cases; cases rise in school-aged children as Red Hill, Weetangera kids go remote

14 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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ACT records 1217 new COVID-19 cases; 500 people have reported more than one infection

ACT records 1217 new COVID-19 cases; 500 people have reported more than one infection

13 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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Public health emergency extended for three months as Check In CBR scrapped

Public health emergency extended for three months as Check In CBR scrapped

12 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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ACT records 1132 new COVID-19 infections; 'exhausted' staff leave hospital; another two schools go remote

ACT records 1132 new COVID-19 infections; 'exhausted' staff leave hospital; another two schools go remote

12 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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UPDATED: ACT records two COVID-19 deaths; six schools move to partial remote learning

UPDATED: ACT records two COVID-19 deaths; six schools move to partial remote learning

11 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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ACT records 56th pandemic death; outbreak at jail grows to 27 cases

ACT records 56th pandemic death; outbreak at jail grows to 27 cases

10 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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Roll up your sleeves again: Canberrans encouraged to get the flu jab as winter rolls in

Roll up your sleeves again: Canberrans encouraged to get the flu jab as winter rolls in

10 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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ACT records 812 new COVID-19 infections; booster take-up slower in younger population

ACT records 812 new COVID-19 infections; booster take-up slower in younger population

9 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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ACT records 788 new COVID-19 cases

ACT records 788 new COVID-19 cases

8 May 2022
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ACT Government sets sights on underage e-cigarette and vape sales

ACT Government sets sights on underage e-cigarette and vape sales

8 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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ACT records 975 new COVID-19 infections; 30 per cent of pandemic-deaths unvaxxed despite Territory's high coverage

ACT records 975 new COVID-19 infections; 30 per cent of pandemic-deaths unvaxxed despite Territory's high coverage

7 May 2022 | By Lottie Twyford
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