Quarantine - Medical

The number of Queenslanders hospitalised for COVID-19 has more than doubled in three weeks, prompting the state's top doctor to urge people to get booster vaccinations for the virus.

Revenue NSW is still chasing the $3,000 fee from more than 17,000 people who have not paid their hotel bill, and has issued more than 5, 000 "garnishee orders" to claw back outstanding payments.

When was the last time you sought out your local COVID statistics? Many Queenslanders have gone from checking them daily to barely looking at all — but some are still desperate to stay up-to-date.

Highly trained doctors and nurses at the facility in Sydney's west will provide care to those with diseases so dangerous they're likely to kill more than half of those that contract them.

More than 20,000 pets fly in and out of Australia each year, most in the cargo hold of commercial aircraft. But as demand grows for pets to fly in style alongside their owners, a new service is taking off.

One measles case has been confirmed and 31 probable cases are under investigation in American Samoa, prompting a public health emergency declaration and travel restrictions for those wishing to travel to neighbouring Samoa.

Govinda Lange said he received notifications from his son's school about chicken pox and head lice, but schools aren't required to tell parents when a student tests positive for COVID-19.

The Wellcamp quarantine facility cost taxpayers more than $220 million but will no longer be used by the state government. The agricultural industry says it has potential as a short-term fix to workers' housing woes.

The 1000-bed quarantine facility cost taxpayers more than $220 million in set-up and running costs last year, but only about 730 people ever stayed there.

With a barrage of press conferences, health updates and new restrictions, there was a lot to keep track of in the early days of the coronavirus outbreak. Test your recollection of how Australia went from being COVID-free to almost shut down. 

Queensland's fourth year of living with COVID-19 begins today – marking the anniversary of the first time the state's then Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young warned the public of a novel coronavirus emerging out of China.

COVID-19 will continue to place significant pressure on Queensland's health system in 2023 with more waves predicted throughout the year, the state's Chief Health Officer John Gerrard says.

Relocating cats and dogs to Australia is about to get even more difficult amid new regulations aimed at protecting the country from rabies.

As China relaxes its strict COVID-19 border rules, will Australia see an influx of Chinese tourists? We speak to Chinese people and those in the industry about what to expect.

Several countries around the world are increasing testing for Chinese tourists amid a major COVID wave that is sweeping through the country.

With the virus still widespread throughout the community, the state's Chief Health Officer John Gerrard repeated warnings for sick Queenslanders to stay away from the elderly and vulnerable during the festive period.

Today marks one year since the Northern Territory opened its borders to the rest of Australia, ending nearly two years of tough travel restrictions. 

The number of COVID-19 cases in Queensland are up 16 per cent on last week, and are expected to increase ahead of next week's peak. 

A lot has changed in 12 months. Queensland is in the middle of a fourth wave as COVID-19 becomes part of everyday life, but virologists warn against complacency.

More than 60,000 people quarantined at Howard Springs during the height of the pandemic. But the Defence Department is now considering using the facility to house thousands of military personnel during training exercises.