Queensland's measles outbreak growing after case confirmed in rural town Middlemount

A rural town in central Queensland is the latest community affected, after a case was recorded in Middlemount.

Mosquito-borne disease spreading across China, world at rapid pace

Australian travellers have been advised to monitor for symptoms of a mosquito-borne virus that has spread quickly across ...

-Australia sees lowest one-day rise in coronavirus cases in almost 3 months

Australia reported its lowest one-day rise in novel coronavirus infections in nearly three months on Monday as authorities began to ease restrictions aimed at slowing its spread.

Measles is making a comeback as Australia faces rising cases

A highly-contagious virus is making a troubling comeback - a decade after it was wiped out in Australia. So far this year, ...

-Australia's government squabbles with states over easing restrictions as virus cases decline

Australia's conservative government clashed with state lawmakers on Thursday over how fast to relax social distancing restrictions, as the number of new COVID-19 cases showed a steady decline.

What’s the outlook for this respiratory virus season? Here’s what experts say

An immunologist says Canada could follow in the footsteps of the Southern Hemisphere and see a surge in influenza, respiratory syncytial virus and COVID-19 cases, but it may to be too early to ...
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New measles cases in Queensland show ‘herd immunity’ is more important than ever

Kristine Macartney administers Australian and NSW Government funding to the NCIRS and NCIRS receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), and Gavi the Vaccine ...