The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a global outbreak of coronavirus – an infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Cases of novel coronavirus (nCoV) were first detected in China in December 2019, with the virus spreading rapidly to other countries across the world.
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About COVID-19. COVID-19 is the disease caused by the coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Australia was announced on 25 January 2020. COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease. COVID-19 spreads from person to person by respiratory droplets or small airborne particles ...
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COVID-19 vaccination – Local Government Area (LGA) – 9 August 2024. 9 August 2024. Report. These reports list the percentage of people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 by local government area (LGA). View all COVID-19 resources. Find information on COVID-19, how to protect yourself and those around you, and the current situation in ...
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COVID-19 is a disease caused by a virus. The most common symptoms are fever, chills, and sore throat, but there are a range of others. Most people make a full recovery without needing hospital treatment. People with severe symptoms should seek medical care as soon as possible. Over 760 million cases and 6.9 million deaths have been recorded ...
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Epidemiological Updates and Monthly Operational Updates. The Epidemiological Update provides an overview of the global, regional and country-level COVID-19 cases and deaths, highlighting key data and trends; as well as other pertinent epidemiological information concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The “Three C’s” are a useful way to think about this. They describe settings where transmission of the COVID-19 virus spreads more easily: Close-contact settings, especially where people have conversations very near each other; Confined and enclosed spaces with poor ventilation. The risk of COVID-19 spreading is especially high in places ...
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Reported side effects of COVID-19 vaccines have mostly been mild to moderate and have lasted no longer thana few days. Typical side effects include pain at the injection site, fever, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills and diarrhoea. The chances of any of these side effects occurring after vaccination differ according to the specific vaccine.
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Most people who test positive for COVID-19 recover completely, but some people may develop long COVID. COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, reduce your risk of re-infection and gives the best protection against severe illness from COVID-19. After testing positive, you should wait 6 months before making a booster dose appointment.
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention. Older people and those with underlying medical ...
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nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain/ belly ache, or diarrhoea. Symptoms of severe COVID‐19 disease which need immediate medical attention include: difficulty in breathing, especially at rest, or unable to speak in sentences. skin being cold or clammy, or turning pale or a bluish colour. If possible, call your health care provider, hotline or ...
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