Tag: COVID-19

International Monetary Fund predicts global economic output will drop by 4.4% in 2020 – less than the 5.2% previously forecast.

Decision to postpone the release of blockbusters such as James Bond’s Time to Die leaves cinemas slowly dying.

City identifies six key areas where outdoor dining will be heavily promoted to help get the hospitality sector back on its feet.

Entertainment giant says its theme parks and other ‘visitor experiences’ have been heavily affected by closures and health requirements.

Cruise industry continues to suffer due to virus and travel restrictions. Carnival Cruises recently posted $3-billion quarterly loss.

Annastacia Palaszczuk says she has received relentless abuse over Queensland’s tough border stance, but comes out fighting.

Pret a Manger is another casualty as remote working changes consumer habits and hits city centre businesses.

Two pilot events scheduled for this weekend as UK government plans safe return of spectators to all major sports.

Lawyer for the convicted woman says appeal is to be lodged against the stiff sentence.

OPINION: Blame for the cruel treatment of our elderly doesn't just fall on the aged care sector but on the ignorance of society as well, writes TESS LAWRENCE.

For the first time since the 1800s, the Aussie Rules showpiece game is being moved outside Melbourne and out of Victoria.

UK research finds the ‘pressure cooker’ environment of lockdown saw a marked increase in violence by young people against their parents.

WATCH: From the heart Covid-19 message by Prince Charles to Victoria recounts time spent there as a school boy, and salutes essential workers.

Month-long campaign planned to incentivise vehicles back into the city centre to boost CBD’s struggling businesses.

Four new cases of community infection have been verified in Auckland, with authorities perplexed as to the source.

Queensland police arrest teenagers who allegedly lied to cross border, sparking Noosa Covid-19 wave of rumour and panic.

When the pandemic broke, the cruise industry was decimated as its ships became floating outbreaks. Efforts to kick-start it are floundering.

Existing lockdown measures were not proving successful so Premier moves to up the ante with yet tougher regulations.

Authorities go doorknocking and find that more than a quarter of the people who should be at home aren’t there.

Pair alleged to have lied on border declaration test positive, raising Queensland Covid-19 alert as scramble to trace contacts begins.

The AFL will be calling Queensland home as all Victorian clubs make move north in effort to keep 2020 season alive against coronavirus.

Dannii Minogue allowed to quarantine at home while others pay thousands for a hotel has raised accusations of 'us and them' special treatment.

The NSW-Victoria border will be closed to non-essential travel from midnight on Tuesday as Melbourne battles coronavirus outbreaks.

Covid-19 outbreak in Melbourne sparked by isolation hotel secuity guards' poor training and conduct breaches, it has been claimed.

Woolworths' restrictions on buying ends while survey reveals Australians are gradually becoming less fearful of the risk posed by the coronavirus and Covid-19.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Dr Anthony Fauci predicted the arrival of COVID-19, but his warning fell on deaf ears, TESS LAWRENCE writes.

Two more Sydney schools coronavirus closings spark new fears about spread of virus in the city. Queue at Bondi testing facility.

Appointment of a Chief Medical Officer for mental health welcomed

The COVID pandemic has left landlords with vacant properties and tenants who can’t pay.

Trump’s much-touted Hydroxychloroquine set for double-blind trial

Experts warn there may be a chance Australia could miss out on the coronavirus vaccine once it’s ready.

New South Wales has reportedly not been able to use COVIDSafe app for contract tracing

The effects of the COVID pandemic is being felt across the board, with the impact on the media industry particularly devastating.

Tourism Australia has announced a plan to get the nation’s tourism industry back on track.

Sydney set to feature more bicycle lanes.

Longing to see Australia? Can’t leave your home? Perhaps virtual travel is for you.

New Zealand principal pens an educational song promoting COVID-19 safety

Politician imports and supplies Trumps miracle drug to Australian stockpile.

Roche Test able to accurately determine exposure and immunity

Due to the COVID pandemic, we can’t go to the movies and studios have delayed release dates. Here is part two of a two-part list of films we could have been watching now.

Due to the COVID pandemic studios have delayed release dates. Here is part one of a two-part list of films we could have been watching now.

Epic Zoom fails: the boss who is always a potato, the student who broadcast her toilet break to the class, and more to make you laugh!

Bauer Publishing closes several key titles as industry feels the COVID pandemic economic impact.

Australian zoos are turning to new and creative ways to keep animals occupied as they have been closed to the public for weeks.

PM says good news about Australia's coronavirus lockdown coming, while warning full normaily won't be until there's a vaccine.

Most new infections come from Victoria, with many being overseas travellers or from the meat plant outbreak.

Tests conducted on mice show antibodies are being produced that could help COVID-19 patients recover. More trials will now follow.

"COVIDSafe Alert" hoax email tells recipients they have been fined 10 dollars for being recorded leaving their home.

Death toll at Newmarch House aged home reachers12. NSW health chief says care workers should stay away even if they have slightest symptoms.

Flattening of the curve encourages some state governments to begin lightening up on their restrictions. But don’t get too excited just yet.