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Lab Theory on COVID-19 Cannot Be Easily Dismissed: UNSW Researchers
Researchers at the UNSW Kirby Institute found there was a greater likelihood of an unnatural than natural origin of SARS-COV-2.
‘Damaging and Divisive’: Inquiry Hears COVID-19 Lockdowns Should Be Examined
The Senate Committee is due to produce a final report at the end of March.
Long COVID-19 Could Lead to Small Deficits in Cognitive Function: Study
More than 113,000 people were tested for the study published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Australian States Issue Measles Alert and Urge Uptake of the Vaccine
The World Health Organisation also pushed for measles vaccination, amid an “alarming rise” in measle cases.
NSW Health Department Tells Community to ‘Stay COVID-19 Safe’
NSW chief health officer Kerry Chant told people with cold or flu symptoms to ‘wear a mask.’
‘Rabies-Like’ ABLV Virus Found in Bat in South Australia
The Australian Bat Lyssavirus has been detected in the Australian state.
Lawmakers Renew Calls to Disclose Classified UFO Files | Capitol Report
How much does the federal government know about UFOs? And who is keeping the information away from the American public?
Republican Lawmakers Call for CDC Attention to ‘Suspicious’ Viral Outbreak in China
“We cannot allow the CCP to block the CDC from accessing the information it needs to protect Americans,” the Republicans wrote.
Queensland CHO Resists Calls for New Mask Mandate
Dr. John Gerrard warns the office of the Chief Health Officer could lose credibility if it overstates the risk of the latest COVID wave.
CDC Makes Big Airport Announcement | Facts Matter
The CDC quietly released a statement announcing the start of its Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance Program.
More Than 20,000 People Died ‘From or With’ COVID-19 in Australia: ABS
Chronic cardiac condition was the leading pre-existing condition for those dying with COVID-19, the ABS stats showed.
Case Numbers for ‘Deadly’ Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Increase in NSW, Australia
Former deputy chief medical officer Dr. Nick Coatsworth says the spike may be seasonal.
