Health authorities have urged almost six million Australians to get vaccine boosters to ease pressure on hospitals and ensure greater personal protection from the virus. (AAP Image/Darren England)

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Experts push for the return of masks as Covid death toll passes 10,000

A leading epidemiologist says restoring mask mandates should be considered as Australia’s Covid-19 death toll rises above 10,000.

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Global virus cases down 21 per cent as infections, deaths drop for third straight week

The number of new coronavirus cases around the world fell 21 per cent in the last week, marking the third consecutive week that Covid-19 cases have dropped, the World Health Organisation says.

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Dramatic drop: Just 400 cases in hospital, despite 2000 new school infections

The State’s Covid-19 hospitalisation rates are declining dramatically as the number of infected school children continues to climb.

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More than 1000 school kids test positive in 24 hours, but it's 'not a cause for concern'

More than 1000 school children tested positive to Covid-19 in the 24 hours to Friday morning but authorities say this figure is not surprising and not a cause for concern.

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Phantom carriers: Survey results suggest most people who have Covid don't know it

Most people who have Covid-19 in Queensland are unaware of their infection, according to the results of a unique survey conducted by the Palaszczuk government on the Gold Coast.