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2026-10-30 22:02:34 UTC

Millions of Americans are living with disabling Long COVID, yet getting support at work is becoming harder.
Under Trump, the federal Long COVID office was shut down and workplace guidance removed.
Workers are now facing more barriers to disability support, putting their jobs and livelihoods at risk.
Source: https://thesicktimes.org/2026/10/30/long-covid-disabled-millions-of-workers-then-came-trump-2-0/
Archive: https://archive.li/DU21e
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2026-10-27 23:17:13 UTC

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New Zealand: Wastewater COVID-19 Surveillance: Week Ending 18 Oct 2026
Wastewater Variant Analysis - Last updated: 4 Oct 2026
• PQ.16.1.1 (~57.6%)
• NB.1.8.1 (~17.7%)
• PJ.2.1: (~14.9%)
• RF.5: (~4.1%)
• XFG: (~3.5%)
• Recombinant (~2.2%)
Source: https://poops.nz
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2026-10-27 23:16:21 UTC

New Zealand COVID weekly update: 28 October 2026
19 October to 25 October 2026:
🔹New cases: 45 (-26.2%)
🔹Deaths: (data removed from dashboard)
6 October to 12 October 2026:
🔸Hospitalisations: 5 (-68.7%)
Source: https://healthnz.govt.nz/about-us/health-data/data-sets-and-collections/covid-19-data-and-statistics/covid-19-reporting
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2026-10-26 05:40:18 UTC

US Weekly COVID update: Oct 26, 2026
🔸1 in 60 Actively Infectious
🔸822,000 Daily Infections
🔸5,890,000 Infections In The Past Week
🔸160,000,000 Infections in 2026
🔸295,000 to 1,180,000 Weekly Long COVID Cases
🔸1,400 to 2,500 Weekly Excess Deaths
Source: https://pmc19.com
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2026-10-23 07:23:38 UTC

"'Nobody knows what to do': How Long COVID left Physics Girl searching for answers"
Science YouTuber Dianna Cowern (Physics Girl) had over 2 million subscribers when she developed Long COVID after falling ill on her honeymoon in 2022. Brain fog, headaches and other symptoms turned her life upside down. Despite some improvement, she functions at just 30–40% of her previous capacity.
Source: https://www.kpbs.org/news/arts-culture/2026/10/21/nobody-knows-what-to-do-how-long-covid-left-physics-girl-searching-for-answers?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

2026-10-19 00:23:11 UTC

"These 4 routine vaccines may also help protect your heart"
• Shingles
• Influenza
• COVID-19
• RSV
By preventing severe infections, vaccination may reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and heart failure.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/10/18/these-4-routine-vaccines-may-also-help-protect-your-heart/
Archive: https://archive.li/GPnAl
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2026-10-15 00:11:53 UTC

"People with long COVID have a ‘drastically’ different oral microbiome"
A study of 771 people hospitalised with COVID found those with severe Long COVID had altered mouth and airway bacteria, linked to brain fog, lung and gut problems. It's unclear if changes came before or after infection. Earlier research (2023) found COVID can reduce oral microbiome diversity.
Source: https://dentistry.co.uk/2026/10/13/people-with-long-covid-have-a-drastically-different-oral-microbiome/
Study: https://publications.ersnet.org/content/erj/early/2026/07/09/1399300301162-2026

2026-10-12 01:58:32 UTC

itswilwheaton: "I got my updated COVID and flu vaccines. Thanks, science! Thanks, medicine! Thanks, @dollyparton!"
Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DeSFRhZybOQ/
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2026-10-09 06:09:18 UTC

AUSTRALIA Weekly COVID Update: 9 October 2026
🔹SA: ⬆️(+41.2%)
🔹ACT: ⬆️(+35.7%)
🔸NSW: ⬇️(-18.9%)
🔸WA: ⬇️(-5.5%) 33/day in hospital
🔸QLD: ⬇️(-3.8%) 25 in hospital
🔹TAS: Next update: 16 Oct
🔹VIC: Next update: 16 Oct
🔹Aged Care: The government ended weekly reporting
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2026-10-07 00:31:15 UTC

Public health under Trump and RFK Jr. — What could possibly go wrong?
Source: https://x.com/theliamnissan/status/2107089921999569249
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2026-10-06 09:12:30 UTC

It takes a lot of mental strength to hold your ground when you’re the only masker around, especially when society has largely moved on. But I’d rather be a lone wolf and stand by what I believe is right for my health than follow the maskless herd just to fit in.
#COVIDisNotOver #COVIDisAirborne #MaskUp 😷
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2026-10-06 05:24:55 UTC

Kids housebound or bedbound with Long COVID created superheroes inspired by their experiences with chronic illness and disability. Their heroes find strength in resting, asking for help and compassion. The characters now feature in a 72-page full-colour comic, Long Covid Superheroes.
#LongCOVIDkids
Source: https://thesicktimes.org/2026/10/05/kids-with-long-covid-co-created-their-own-superhero-comic-book/

2026-10-03 22:59:10 UTC

8-year-old Japanese idol trainee Hirata Runa “passed away peacefully” due to "myocarditis resulting from influenza,” just 5 days after performing in concert. Myocarditis is “inflammation of the heart muscle.”
Source: https://people.com/8-year-old-pop-star-dies-from-flu-related-condition-12156188
Archive: https://archive.li/qQdHW
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2026-10-03 00:09:58 UTC

"Spain reaches epidemic levels of respiratory infections due to rise in Covid-19 cases"
21 Sep - 27 Sep 2026
Acute respiratory infections reached 478.2/100k, above the 400 epidemic threshold.
- COVID incidence: 119.2/100k
- COVID positivity: 27.2%
- COVID hospitalisations: 1.7/100k
- Of those hospitalised: 22.5% pneumonia, 4.3% ICU
- COVID case fatality: 8.7%
- XFG: 55% of infections
- MoMo daily mortality monitoring: 8,137 deaths, 432 above the 7,705 expected
Source: https://www.surinenglish.com/lifestyle/health/respiratory-infections-reaching-20261002000500-nt.html

2026-10-02 23:05:33 UTC

🇺🇸USA: COVID-19 Trend Summary: October 2, 2026
As of September 30, 2026:
🔹19 states have COVID-19 infections growing or likely growing
🔹8 states have infections declining or likely declining
🔹23 states show no change
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/cfa-modeling-and-forecasting/rt-estimates/?tab=0
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2026-09-29 04:54:29 UTC

UK: "Dorset boy aged 6 among rising number of young people suffering strokes"
At age 6, Connor Halloran suffered a devastating stroke caused by an AVM (a tangled collection of blood vessels that had burst), leaving him unable to move or speak. His case comes as Oxford scientists report a 67% rise in strokes among people under 55.
Source: https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2026-09-28/boy-aged-6-among-rising-number-of-young-people-suffering-strokes
Archive: https://archive.li/VuQld
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2026-09-28 06:20:19 UTC

South Australia: "Measles cases extend in Adelaide"
"SA Health has been notified of a further case of measles, linked to the previous cases reported in the last fortnight. This is now a total of 9 cases in 2026, with 7 cases notified in 2025."
Source: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/about+us/news+and+media/all+media+releases/measles+cases+extend+in+adelaide
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2026-09-24 02:30:45 UTC

Your Mask Reminds Them COVID Isn’t Over
Source: https://x.com/PlaguePoems/status/1611461497414098954
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2026-09-22 23:08:26 UTC

🇳🇿New Zealand COVID weekly update: 20 September 2026
14 September to 20 September 2026:
🔹New cases: 57 (+7.5%)⚠️
🔹Deaths: (data removed from dashboard)
1 September to 7 September 2026:
🔸Hospitalisations: 11 (-15.3%)
Source: https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/about-us/health-data/data-sets-and-collections/covid-19-data-and-statistics/covid-19-reporting
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2026-09-20 02:38:25 UTC

COVID-19: The Elephant in the Room Everyone Keeps Ignoring
Source: https://x.com/PacoOnPause/status/2100974552360652934
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2026-09-18 02:41:04 UTC

Victoria: "Flu cases surge 400% as unusually late season takes off"
"Health Department data shows that influenza notifications have risen by 400% over the past 7 weeks, with influenza A responsible for most infections"
Source: https://archive.li/yLzSs
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2026-09-17 03:08:04 UTC

"Research Reveals Covid-19 Cell Entry Mechanisms"
Researchers discovered SARS-CoV-2 uses two regions of its spike protein that work together like “keys” to enter human cells. One makes initial contact with the cell membrane, while the other penetrates deeper to trigger fusion. The discovery could help identify new ways to block infection.
Source: https://www.miragenews.com/research-reveals-covid-19-cell-entry-mechanisms-1745582/
Study: https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/jvi.00688-26

2026-09-16 02:55:18 UTC

Thailand: COVID-19 Cases Down 8.5% From Last Week
Reported weekly cases:
🔸W30: 9,276
🔸W31: 7,938
🔸W32: 12,188
🔸W33: 11,913
🔸W34: 15,505
🔸W35: 15,409
🔸W36: 17,473
🔸W37: 15,973 (-8.5%)
Source: https://dvis3.ddc.moph.go.th/t/DDC_CENTER_DOE/views/_Daily_v2/present?%3Aembed=y&%3AisGuestRedirectFromVizportal=y
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2026-09-16 00:16:57 UTC

"Brain Blood Flow Linked To Fatigue After Covid"
A study found people with Long COVID had more fatigue and slower reaction times than healthy people. Researchers also found lower cerebral blood flow (perfusion) in the brain, which may be linked to cognitive difficulties following COVID-19 infection.
Source: https://www.miragenews.com/brain-blood-flow-linked-to-fatigue-after-covid-1744460/
Study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666956026000899

2026-09-15 04:50:50 UTC

"Why Airports Stopped Screening for COVID in 2020"
"On Sept. 14, 2020, travelers were no longer screened for COVID because experts had learned people could have the virus with no symptoms"
Source: https://people.com/why-airports-stopped-screening-for-covid-12120787
Archive link: https://archive.li/lpIAV
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2026-09-14 23:01:52 UTC

A study using PET brain scans found people with Long COVID had significantly lower levels of VMAT2, a protein involved in dopamine signalling, compared with healthy people. Reductions of 16–20% were found in brain regions involved in motivation, movement, memory, planning and apathy.
Archive link: https://archive.li/0jQDu
Source: https://fortune.com/2026/09/14/long-covid-brain-fog-symptoms-dopamine-nerve-terminals/
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2026-09-11 06:50:41 UTC

AUSTRALIA Weekly COVID Update: 11 September 2026
🔹SA: ⬆️(+29.8%)
🔹WA: ⬆️(+5.4%) 40/day in hospital
🔹QLD: ⬆️(+2.5%) 42 in hospital
🔸ACT: ⬇️(-22.2%)
🔸NSW: ⬇️(-14.6%)
🔹VIC: Next update: 18 September
🔹TAS: Next update: 18 September
🔹Aged Care: The government ended weekly reporting
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2026-09-11 02:03:35 UTC

Netherlands: "Four people with long COVID euthanised in NL last year"
🔸In the Netherlands, 4 people were euthanised in 2025 with post-COVID syndrome cited as the main reason
🔸The youngest was 51 and the other 3 were over 65
🔸In 6 other cases, Long COVID contributed to the decision but was not the primary factor
Source: https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/four-people-with-long-covid-euthanised-in-nl-last-year/
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2026-09-10 04:53:29 UTC

"Alzheimer’s Protein Detected in Long COVID Patients"
"Patients with neurocognitive difficulties post COVID-19 infection displayed a significant increase in their blood plasma of a crucial protein linked to neurodegenerative diseases and found in many Alzheimer’s patients."
Source: https://respiratory-therapy.com/disorders-diseases/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/alzheimers-protein-detected-in-long-covid-patients/
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2026-09-08 05:05:11 UTC

France is seeing a rise in COVID-19 in September, with wastewater showing increasing SARS-CoV-2 levels nationwide.
Virus concentrations have risen steadily since June and are now approaching levels last seen in March, with further increases expected through autumn and winter.
Source: https://archive.md/TGN2c
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2026-09-08 02:42:35 UTC

Queensland Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 1 September - 7 September 2026
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 286 (+2.5%)
🔹Influenza: 3,450 (+17.7%)⚠️
🔹RSV: 486 (-11.9%)
Hospitalisations:
🔸COVID: 42 (-6.6%)
🔸Influenza: 184 (+35.2%)⚠️
🔸RSV: 33 (-25.0%)
Source: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/diseases-infection/surveillance/reports/flu
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2026-09-07 07:18:18 UTC

South Australia Weekly Respiratory Update: 29 August to 4 September 2026
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 77 (-13.4%)
🔹Flu: 553 (+11.4%)
🔹RSV: 527 (-13.1%)
🔹Pertussis: 34 (+13.3%)
Reported deaths in 2026:
🔸COVID: 22
🔸Flu: 11
🔸RSV: 7
🔸Pertussis: <5
Source: https://sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/about+us/health+statistics/surveillance+of+notifiable+conditions/respiratory+infections+dashboard
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2026-09-04 08:34:08 UTC

AUSTRALIA Weekly COVID Update: 4 September 2026
🔹WA: ⬆️ (+11.1%) 42/day in hospital
🔹VIC: ➡️(STABLE)
🔸TAS: ⬇️(-47.0%)
🔸NSW: ⬇️(-20.0%)
🔸ACT: ⬇️ (-12.1%)
🔸QLD: ⬇️(-10.0%) 45 in hospital
🔹SA: Report delayed due to a data duplication issue
🔹Aged Care: The government ended weekly reporting
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2026-09-03 23:51:08 UTC

Researchers found “striking biological similarities” between 5 illnesses once viewed as separate: ME/CFS, Long COVID, PTSD, Rheumatoid arthritis and MS. Despite different triggers—viral infection, trauma or autoimmune responses—they share fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep and autonomic dysfunction.
Source: https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/news/article/scientists-uncover-shared-biology-behind-profound-fatigue-in-five-major-illnesses
Study: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-026-08874-9
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2026-09-03 01:27:21 UTC

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NSW Health has paused wastewater reporting. They are updating sampling, lab processing, and analysis methods. This major overhaul strongly indicates they are preparing to integrate with the upcoming ACDC National Wastewater Surveillance Program rollout.
Source: https://www.cdc.gov.au/diseases/surveillance-systems-and-networks/national-wastewater-surveillance-program
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2026-09-03 01:26:25 UTC

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(2/3) NSW COVID-19 Whole Genome Sequencing: 3 September 2026
🔸Last updated: 22 August 2026
🔹 NB.1.8.1: ~84% (estimated)
🔹 BA.3.2: ~8% (estimated)
🔹 XFG: ~6% (estimated)
🔹 JN.1: ~2% (estimated)
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2026-09-03 01:25:59 UTC

🧵(1/3) NSW respiratory surveillance reports: 3 September 2026
Week ending 29 August 2026:
🔸COVID positivity rate: 2.7% (-0.5%)
🔸Number of laboratories reporting COVID: 3 out of 4
🔹COVID: 858 (-20.0%)
🔹Influenza: 7,246 (-4.2%)
🔹RSV: 1,165 (-12.7%)
Source: https://health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/reports.aspx
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2026-09-03 00:30:40 UTC

tern: "Long Covid reveals itself in many ways, but all of them start with Covid"
Source: https://x.com/1goodtern/status/2095066854247043077
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2026-09-01 23:48:53 UTC

Australia: From 1 October, Australia’s free COVID-19 vaccine program will mainly cover higher-risk people. Adults 75+ can get free doses every 6 months, ages 65–74 annually. First Nations people 50–74 and severely immunocompromised adults 18+ remain eligible. Others may have to pay.
Source: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australia-covid-vaccine-changes-free-shots-limited-high-risk-groups/0r5r7urrl

2026-09-01 01:07:24 UTC

Queensland Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 25 August - 31 August 2026
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 279 (-10.0%)
🔹Influenza: 2,930 (+33.1%)⚠️
🔹RSV: 552 (+2.7%)
Hospitalisations:
🔸COVID: 45 (+15.3%)⚠️
🔸Influenza: 136 (+51.1%)⚠️
🔸RSV: 44 (+33.3%)⚠️
Source: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/diseases-infection/surveillance/reports/flu
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2026-08-28 07:36:09 UTC

🇦🇺AUSTRALIA Weekly COVID Update: 28 August 2026
🔹NSW: ⬆️ (+10.7%)
🔹WA: ⬆️ (+7.6%) 44/day in hospital
🔹QLD: ⬆️ (+4.7%) 39 in hospital
🔹ACT: ⬇️ (-34.9%)
🔹SA: ⬇️ (-1.1%)
🔸TAS: Next update: 4 September
🔸VIC: Next update: 4 September
🔹Aged Care: The government ended weekly reporting
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2026-08-26 23:15:19 UTC

"America’s summer Covid surge is producing new symptoms. Here’s what to look out for"
A summer COVID surge in the U.S. is bringing cough and fever, but doctors are also seeing more nausea, vomiting and dehydrating diarrhea. The dominant XFG “Stratus” variant may have changed. As one doctor said: “It’s hard to say, but as most viruses do, it mutates. So, I’m certain that it’s changed from what we have seen in the past.”
Archive link: https://archive.md/ASFX9
Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/covid-us-surge-coronavirus-symptoms-cases-b3039727.html
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2026-08-25 05:08:23 UTC

In Victoria, cases of COVID-19 and influenza (flu) are increasing with cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) also high. Health service visits for respiratory illnesses have also been increasing.
Source: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-alerts/increasing-respiratory-infections-in-victoria?utm_source=social&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=cho_advisory&utm_content=respiratory
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2026-08-25 02:06:26 UTC

Queensland Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 18 August - 24 August 2026
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 310 (+4.7%)
🔹Influenza: 2200 (+51.8%)⚠️
🔹RSV: 537 (-0.3%)
Hospitalisations:
🔸COVID: 39 (+56.0%)⚠️
🔸Influenza: 90 (+16.8%)
🔸RSV: 33 (-15.3%)
Source: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/diseases-infection/surveillance/reports/flu
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2026-08-25 00:49:13 UTC

Novak Djokovic: “I didn’t need it. I’m healthy, I’m an athlete. I had corona. I had immunity. I wasn’t a threat to anyone.” He said vaccination was unnecessary and that choosing whether to get vaccinated was a fundamental human right, “the freedom to choose.” 🤦‍♂️
Source: https://www.hitc.com/i-didnt-need-it-novak-djokovic-reignites-covid-19-vaccine-controversy-with-blunt-admission/

2026-08-24 02:27:24 UTC

USA: CDC wastewater activity data from August 2026 shows high viral levels in Texas (11.21) and Mississippi (9.46).
Note: For COVID-19 wastewater activity, a level below 2.6 is classified very low, while anything above 11.6 is very high.
Source: https://archive.md/4SeGU
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2026-08-24 01:17:02 UTC

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US Weekly COVID update: Aug 24, 2026
Source: https://pmc19.com/
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2026-08-24 01:16:05 UTC

🧵US Weekly COVID update: Aug 24, 2026
🔸1 in 136 Actively Infectious
🔸361,000 Daily Infections
🔸2,380,000 Infections In The Past Week
🔸96,000,000 Infections in 2026
🔸119,000 to 480,000 Weekly Long COVID Cases
🔸600 to 1,000 Weekly Excess Deaths
Source: https://pmc19.com/
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2026-08-21 06:49:35 UTC

AUSTRALIA Weekly COVID Update: 21 August 2026
🔹TAS: ⬆️ (+51.1%)
🔹SA: ⬆️ (+40.6%)
🔹QLD: ⬆️ (+14.2%) 25 in hospital
🔹NSW: ⬆️ (+4.6%)
🔹VIC: ⬆️ (+4.0%)
🔹WA: ⬆️ (+3.9%) 39/day in hospital
🔸ACT: ⬇️ (-3.0%)
🔹Aged Care: The government ended weekly reporting
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2026-08-20 04:50:54 UTC

USA: "Cases of COVID Growing, with a ‘Pretty Steady Increase’ Nationwide"
🔹"COVID levels in U.S. wastewater have risen 106% since July, with transmission expected to peak in early September"
🔹"A new COVID vaccine targeting the XFG strain may arrive in September but could face delays in approval"
Source: https://archive.md/Tv39B
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2026-08-19 07:44:56 UTC

UK: Long COVID severely impacts healthcare staff.
🔸1 in 4 (27%) surveyed UK healthcare workers reported long COVID, with serious consequences for their health, work and home lives, and NHS workforce overall.
🔸Globally, around 40% of healthcare workers in multiple studies experienced long COVID.
Source: https://leicesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/reach-out-project-final-report/

2026-08-19 02:19:06 UTC

UK: COVID-19 Risk Assessment: Week Ending 9 August 2026
Published: August 18, 2026
🔸COVID-19 infections in England are rising as summer comes to an end, hitting 1 in 1338 people as of 9 August 2026
🔸If 2026 mirrors 2025, rates could reach around 1 in 500 (Moderately High) by October or November
Source: https://buds.org.uk/covid-19-risk-assessment-week-ending-9-august-2026/

2026-08-18 00:52:02 UTC

Queensland Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 11 August - 17 August 2026
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 296 (+14.2%)
🔹Influenza: 1449 (+38.0%)
🔹RSV: 539 (-12.6%)
Hospitalisations:
🔸COVID: 25 (+19.0%)
🔸Influenza: 77 (+26.2%)
🔸RSV: 39 (+14.7%)
Source: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/diseases-infection/surveillance/reports/flu
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2026-08-14 06:31:07 UTC

AUSTRALIA Weekly COVID Update: 14 August 2026
🔹ACT: ⬆️(+44.4%)
🔹QLD: ⬆️(+8.8%) 21 in hospital
🔹NSW: ⬆️(+6.1%)
🔸SA: ⬇️(-26.4%)
🔸WA: ⬇️(-8.2%) 45/day in hospital
🔹TAS: Next update: 21 August
🔹VIC: Next update: 21 August
🔹Aged Care: The government ended weekly reporting
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2026-08-14 02:32:48 UTC

USA: "Dog food sold in 11 states recalled over salmonella contamination"
🔸Oma's Pride has recalled 6-lb bags of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe due to potential salmonella contamination.
🔸The affected lot was sold across 11 states: Arizona, California, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Source: https://www.livenowfox.com/news/dog-food-sold-11-states-recalled-over-salmonella-contamination

2026-08-11 23:19:08 UTC

Taiwan recorded 14 COVID-19 deaths as cases continued to rise.
🔹COVID-19 related outpatient and ER visits jumped 27.6% in one week, reaching 24,645, up from 19,307
🔹The dominant strain is currently PQ.16.1.1
Source: https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202608110016

2026-08-11 02:23:48 UTC

Queensland Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 4 August - 10 August 2026
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 259 (+8.8%)
🔹Influenza: 1050 (+17.7%)
🔹RSV: 617 (-8.4%)
Hospitalisations:
🔸COVID: 21 (-27.5%)
🔸Influenza: 61 (+48.7%)⚠️
🔸RSV: 34 (-24.4%)
Source: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/diseases-infection/surveillance/reports/flu
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2026-08-08 05:22:28 UTC

"COVID-19 May Quietly Weaken Bones Long After Recovery"
Researchers warn COVID-19 may have effects beyond the lungs, heart and immune system. A new review suggests infection may cause lasting bone damage, increasing the risk of weaker bones, fractures and impaired bone repair—even after recovery.
Source: https://archive.md/w0Xtz
Study: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/bioengineering-and-biotechnology/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2026.1812439/full
Original link: https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/covid-19-may-quietly-weaken-bones-long-after-recovery
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2026-08-07 07:17:14 UTC

AUSTRALIA Weekly COVID Update: 7 August 2026
🔹SA: ⬆️(+67.3%)
🔹WA: ⬆️(+49.6%) 36/day in hospital
🔹ACT: ⬆️(+28.5%)
🔹VIC: ⬆️(+16.0%)
🔹NSW: ⬆️(+13.4%)
🔹TAS: ⬆️(+12.5%)
🔹QLD: ⬆️(+8.6%) 29 in hospital
🔹Aged Care: The government ended weekly reporting
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2026-08-07 02:29:49 UTC

Australia: "Bird Flu: Magpie Tests Positive"
🔹Australia has recorded 123 confirmed or presumed H5 bird flu cases
🔹A magpie was among the latest positive detections in Victoria
🔹Other affected birds included greater crested terns and seagulls in Victoria and South Australia
Source: https://southburnett.com.au/news2/2026/08/06/bird-flu-magpie-tests-positive/

2026-08-06 07:25:37 UTC

USA: "1.5 million cartons of eggs have been recalled for Salmonella"
The CDC is investigating a salmonella outbreak tied to a Texas egg producer, causing 98 illnesses and 26 hospitalisations across 17 states.
A recall has been issued, but officials warn affected eggs may still be sitting in consumers' fridges.
Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/salmonella-eggs-recall-august-2026-rcna591058

2026-08-06 02:19:08 UTC

USA: "Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños expands to 27 states"
The CDC is investigating a salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños sourced from Mexico and supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors.
The outbreak has sickened 345 people across 27 states. The affected peppers were served at major restaurant chains including Chipotle and Qdoba.
Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/salmonella-outbreak-jalapenos-chipotle-qdoba-rcna591032

2026-08-04 05:01:00 UTC

Queensland Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 28 July - 3 August 2026
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 238 (+8.6%)
🔹Influenza: 892 (+59.8%)⚠️
🔹RSV: 674 (+0.5%)
Hospitalisations:
🔸COVID: 29 (+3.5%)
🔸Influenza: 41 (+86.3%)⚠️
🔸RSV: 45 (+2.2%)
Source: https://health.qld.gov.au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/diseases-infection/surveillance/reports/flu
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2026-08-04 02:20:03 UTC

USA: Medicare is dropping two COVID-19 tracking rules for long-term care and 11 specialty cancer hospitals. The agency will stop collecting data on how many staff members are vaccinated, as well as tracking if patients and residents are up to date on their shots.
Source: https://www.medicaldaily.com/cms-cancer-long-term-care-hospitals-covid-vaccination-reporting-removed-fy2028-476763

2026-07-31 07:25:44 UTC

A study of 10 million people found those taking Semaglutide before catching COVID-19 were less likely to die.
Researchers think its anti-inflammatory effects and benefits for blood sugar, weight and heart health may help. Clinical trials are still needed to confirm the benefit.
Source: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260730/Ten-million-person-study-links-semaglutide-to-lower-COVID-19-mortality.aspx
Study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-64277-2#additional-information

2026-07-31 06:43:22 UTC

AUSTRALIA Weekly COVID Update: 31 July 2026
🔸QLD: ⬇️(-5.6%) 28 in hospital
🔸ACT: ⬇️(-10.2%)
🔸NSW: ⬇️(-15.8%)
🔸WA: ⬇️(-26.2%) 30 per day in hospital
🔸SA: ⬇️(-26.7%)
🔹VIC: Next update: 7 August
🔹TAS: Next update: 7 August
🔹Aged Care: The government ended weekly reporting
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2026-07-29 23:06:22 UTC

"What Parents Need to Know About Long COVID in Kids"
“Surprisingly, we see a lot of kids coming in who have either asymptomatic COVID infection or mild COVID symptoms that wind up with Long COVID symptoms”
Source: https://www.lung.org/blog/child-long-covid
Study: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2834480

2026-07-29 02:22:30 UTC

China: COVID-19 has reached moderate transmission level
🔹79,000 new cases were reported in June 2026
🔹COVID-19 has overtaken influenza as the leading pathogen at clinics
🔹COVID-19 test positivity rate hit 16.3%, up +4.3% from the previous week
Source: https://archive.md/k1yQS
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2026-07-28 06:50:55 UTC

Queensland Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 21 July - 27 July 2026
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 219 (-5.6%)
🔹Influenza: 558 (+37.1%)
🔹RSV: 670 (-7.8%)
Hospitalisations:
🔸COVID: 28 (+47.3%)
🔸Influenza: 22 (+46.6%)
🔸RSV: 44 (-10.2%)
Source: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/diseases-infection/surveillance/reports/flu
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2026-07-27 23:13:20 UTC

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National COVID-19 Risk Table (U.S.) dated July 27, 2026
Chances Anyone is Infectious:
🔸1 in 198 people infectious (0.5%)
🔹1 person: 0.5%
🔹10 people: 4.9%
🔹20 people: 9.6%
🔹50 people: 22.3%
🔹100 people: 39.7%
🔹300 people: 78.0%
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2026-07-27 23:12:44 UTC

🇺🇸US Weekly COVID update: July 27, 2026
🔸1 in 198 Actively Infectious
🔸247,000 Daily Infections
🔸1,570,000 Infections In The Past Week
🔸89,000,000 Infections in 2026
🔸79,000 to 310,000 Weekly Long COVID Cases
🔸400 to 700 Weekly Excess Deaths
Source: https://pmc19.com
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2026-07-27 05:55:15 UTC

"When COVID-19 is caught in hospital, the risk doesn’t end with infection"
A new Australian study found patients who caught COVID-19 in hospital were more likely to die within 30 days than those infected in the community. Outcomes improved over time, but hospital-acquired COVID still carried a higher risk.
Source: https://www.doherty.edu.au/articles/when-covid-19-is-caught-in-hospital-the-risk-doesnt-end-with-infection/
Study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020026002682?via%3Dihub
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2026-07-27 02:08:49 UTC

Chantzy @chantzy.bsky.social
"I mask in public still because no one has given me any convincing scientific evidence that getting repeat COVID infections is safe or sustainable for health, especially brain health"
Source: https://bsky.app/profile/chantzy.bsky.social/post/3mrhxq2xeus2y
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2026-07-24 06:53:30 UTC

AUSTRALIA Weekly COVID Update: 24 July 2026
🔹ACT: ⬆️(+34.4%)
🔹QLD: ⬆️(+16.0%) 19 in hospital
🔹WA: ⬆️(+8.6%) 26 per day in hospital
🔹VIC: ⬆️(+6.0%)
🔸TAS: ⬇️(-36.5%)
🔸SA: ⬇️(-17.4%) 4 deaths reported
🔸NSW: ⬇️(-9.9%)
🔹Aged Care: The government ended weekly reporting
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2026-07-22 23:11:38 UTC

Queensland Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 14 July - 20 July 2026
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 232 (+16.0%)
🔹Influenza: 407 (+50.1%)
🔹RSV: 727 (-1.3%)
Hospitalisations:
🔸COVID: 19 (-5.0%)
🔸Influenza: 15 (+25.0%)
🔸RSV: 49 (Stable)
Source: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/diseases-infection/surveillance/reports/flu
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2026-07-20 06:05:48 UTC

"Study identifies immune response causing severe COVID-19 susceptibility"
A global study in the journal Cell found why some people get severely ill from COVID-19. Their immune systems "mistakenly" train B cells to destroy their own type-I interferons (IFN)—the proteins meant to sound the viral alarm. This silent flaw exists before infection.
Source: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260719/Study-identifies-immune-response-causing-severe-COVID-19-susceptibility.aspx
Study: https://www.cell.com/cell/abstract/S0092-8674(26)00438-1

2026-07-18 01:20:16 UTC

USA: "COVID Is Rising Again in the Bay Area For Summer 2026"
"To put it another way: Any “summer cold” you hear people complaining about over the coming week could once again be COVID-19."
Source: https://www.kqed.org/news/12091325/summer-covid-test-2026-wastewater-variants-isolation-contagious-xfg-san-francisco-bay-area-california
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2026-07-17 06:37:05 UTC

Australia: "More cases of bird flu found in WA"
"This means there have been 17 confirmed or presumed positive detections of the deadly bird flu strain in Australia."
#BirdFluAustralia #H5N1
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/17/australia-news-live-telstra-mobile-outage-parliament-inquiry-royal-commission-antisemitism-ai-anthony-albanese-labor-liberals-coalition-politics-ntwnfb?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-6a59a8c98f085bcdc0081881#block-6a59a8c98f085bcdc0081881
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2026-07-17 06:28:00 UTC

AUSTRALIA Weekly COVID Update: 17 July 2026
🔹NSW: ⬆️(+5.8%)
🔹 WA: 161 Cases reported. 20/day in hospital
🔸ACT: ⬇️(-43.1%)
🔸SA: ⬇️(-21.8%)
🔸QLD: ⬇️(-10.3%) 20 in hospital
🔹TAS: Next update: 24 July
🔹VIC: Next update: 24 July
🔹Aged Care: The government ended weekly reporting
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2026-07-16 00:14:56 UTC

"UK children will be one of unhealthiest generations in decades, doctors say"
"Children in the UK will grow up to be one of the unhealthiest generations in decades, with child health outcomes having declined or stalled completely across all areas, a group of leading paediatricians has said."
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/14/children-uk-unhealthiest-generation-decades-doctors-say
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2026-07-15 23:59:59 UTC

UK: "31% rise in lab confirmed COVID cases"
Most likely from the crowded pubs and watch parties for the World Cup 2026.
Source: https://x.com/1goodtern/status/2077357063680778521
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2026-07-14 23:44:21 UTC

"Brain PET scans reveal neuron loss in long COVID"
PET imaging research indicates long COVID is linked to injury in brain dopamine neurons, causing a 16-20% reduction. This correlates with symptoms like apathy, slowed movement, and memory decline. Dopamine-targeted treatments could be repurposed to help.
Archive link: https://archive.md/GtAWm
Original link: https://www.auntminnie.com/clinical-news/molecular-imaging/article/15830001/brain-pet-scans-reveal-neuron-loss-in-long-covid
Study: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/ebiom/article/PIIS2352-3964(26)00222-7/fulltext
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2026-07-14 04:49:11 UTC

Queensland Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 7 July - 13 July 2026
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 200 (-10.3%)
🔹Influenza: 271 (+5.8%)
🔹RSV: 737 (-3.5%)
Hospitalisations:
🔸COVID: 20 (-50.0%)
🔸Influenza: 12 (+20.0%)
🔸RSV: 49 (-20.9%)
Source: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/diseases-infection/surveillance/reports/flu
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2026-07-14 00:18:06 UTC

Japanese researchers linked Long COVID to a dormant herpes virus reactivated by SARS-CoV-2 infection. This process triggers production of the SITH-1 protein, which was identified in about 70% of patients. The SITH-1 protein may contribute directly to brain dysfunction, fatigue, and depression.
Source: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260714_03/
Study: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pharmacology/articles/10.3389/fphar.2026.1807203/full
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2026-07-12 07:15:29 UTC

"Long COVID patients are told symptoms are in their head – here’s how to change the narrative"
"People living with long COVID, ME/CFS... need careful assessment, respect, support, research and treatment" and "healthcare that does not give up when the tests come back clear."
https://archive.md/Ixy6p
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2026-07-12 05:55:24 UTC

USA: Epidemic trend summary: July 10, 2026
COVID-19
As of July 8, 2026:
🔹11 states have COVID-19 infections growing or likely growing
🔹18 states have infections declining or likely declining
🔹21 states show no change
Source: https://cdc.gov/cfa-modeling-and-forecasting/rt-estimates/?tab=0
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2026-07-10 08:13:29 UTC

AUSTRALIA Weekly COVID Update: 10 July 2026
🔹TAS: ⬆️(+53.6%)
🔹SA: ⬆️(+35.8%)
🔸VIC: ⬇️(-13.0%)
🔸NSW: ⬇️(-12.7%)
🔸ACT: ⬇️(-7.2%)
🔸QLD: ⬇️(-6.3%) 40 in hospital
▫️WA: Report duplicates the previous week's COVID-19 data
🔹Aged Care: The government ended weekly reporting
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2026-07-10 04:39:22 UTC

ACT Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 10 July 2026
From 3 July to 9 July 2026
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 51 (-7.2%)
🔹Influenza: 30 (+66.6%)
🔹RSV: 123 (+13.8%)
Source: https://act.gov.au/open/respiratory-illness-reporting-in-the-act
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2026-07-08 23:56:40 UTC

Australia: "Major COVID-19 vaccination changes are coming"
"One of the last emergency measures from the pandemic-era COVID-19 response is transitioning."
Australia's COVID-19 Vaccination in Community Pharmacy (CVCP) program ends October 1, 2026, transitioning COVID-19 vaccinations to the National Immunisation Program Vaccinations in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) program. Vaccines will be funded under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for eligible patients, while ineligible individuals must buy them privately from October onwards.
Source: https://archive.md/f6hZp
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2026-07-08 05:06:13 UTC

The Vertlartnic: "Why Do Some People Still Wear Masks In 2026 And On A Completely Unrelated Note Why Is Everyone In The Office Sick Right Now Apart From The Guy In The Mask?"
Source: https://x.com/TheVertlartnic/status/2032183529065337270
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2026-07-07 01:13:01 UTC

Queensland Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 30 June - 6 July 2026
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 223 (-6.3%)
🔹Influenza: 256 (+1.9%)
🔹RSV: 764 (-4.3%)
Hospitalisations:
🔸COVID: 40 (+17.6%)
🔸Influenza: 10 (-23.0%)
🔸RSV: 62 (+47.6%)
Source: https://health.qld.gov.au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/diseases-infection/surveillance/reports/flu
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2026-07-06 02:55:38 UTC

"The US Centers for Disease Prevention has been working to find the source of a parasitic illness that causes “explosive”, watery diarrhea, with more than 400 cases of the sickness reported across 18 states."
"The parasite, cyclospora, spreads through raw produce and water contaminated with human feces – and it causes the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis."
"New York, Texas, Illinois and Michigan have been the hardest hit. Other states with reported cases include Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin."
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/03/cdc-investigates-parasite-explosive-diarrhea

2026-07-06 02:19:40 UTC

Tour de France: Jonas Vingegaard Masks Up to Stop History of Grand Tour Illnesses.
"It's more that I hear already that there's some sickness in some teams and I've had a history of being sick in my last two Grand Tours, so as you said: 'Better safe than sorry.'"
Source: https://archive.md/CoeJz
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2026-07-03 07:34:12 UTC

AUSTRALIA Weekly COVID Update: 3 July 2026
🔹WA: ⬆️(+13.3%) Avg 30/day in hospital
🔹NSW: ⬆️(+7.5%)
🔸QLD: ⬇️(-10.5%) 34 in hospital
🔸SA: ⬇️(-8.9%)
▫️ACT: Report delayed or missed
🔹TAS: Next update: 10 July
🔹VIC: Next update: 10 July
🔹Aged Care: The government ended weekly reporting
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2026-07-03 02:06:12 UTC

Australia: Suspected positive H5 bird flu case detected in New South Wales.
"Samples were taken from a giant petrel near Hawks Nest on the Mid North Coast that tested positive for the strain of influenza in preliminary testing."
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-03/bird-flu-suspected-positive-case-in-nsw/106875266

2026-07-02 00:31:46 UTC

Jon Douglas:
RECOVER studied 74 autopsies and found replicating SARS-CoV-2 in the heart in 11 cases.
82% had cardiac Long COVID symptoms.
The virus was found inside heart muscle cells alongside immune and structural changes, supporting viral persistence.
Study: https://my.uscap.org/uscap/program/S0tc675/index.cfm?pgid=5167&sid=14770&abid=51228
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atranscendedman.bsky.social/post/3mplpwtokdk2p

2026-07-02 00:09:43 UTC

Australia: My-Le Trinh, a 60-year-old Baulkham Hills GP, ruined her career in 2021 by giving out vaccine exemptions and prescribing Ivermectin. She ignored Australian COVID-19 practice guidelines but continued to insist that the unproven anti-parasitic drug worked.
Source: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/resist-tyranny-nsw-gp-suspended-in-pandemic-calls-out-witch-hunt-promises-war/news-story/159d961605f6d753864f80d086e87ae3
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2026-07-01 00:32:46 UTC

Queensland Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 23 June - 29 June 2026
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 238 (-10.5%)
🔹Influenza: 251 (+3.7%)
🔹RSV: 799 (+2.8%)
Hospitalisations:
🔸COVID: 34 (+70.0%)
🔸Influenza: 13 (+30.0%)
🔸RSV: 42 (-33.3%)
Source: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/diseases-infection/surveillance/reports/flu
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2026-06-26 07:14:25 UTC

AUSTRALIA Weekly COVID Update: 26 June 2026
🔹QLD: ⬆️ (+3.1%) 20 in hospital
🔹TAS: ⬆️(+2.5%)
🔹ACT:⬆️ (+1.7%)
▫️VIC: ➡️(STABLE)
🔸NSW: ⬇️(-7.3%)
🔸SA: ⬇️(-4.3%)
🔸WA: ⬇️(-3.0%) Avg 35/day in hospital
🔹Aged Care: The government ended weekly reporting
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2026-06-26 04:51:37 UTC

South Australia Weekly Respiratory Update: 20 June to 26 June 2026
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 89 (-4.3%)
🔹Flu: 46 (+6.9%)
🔹RSV: 233 (-2.1%)
🔹Pertussis: 30 (+66.6%)
Reported deaths in 2026:
🔸COVID: 17
🔸Flu: 8
🔸RSV: <5
🔸Pertussis: <5
Source: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/about+us/health+statistics/surveillance+of+notifiable+conditions/respiratory+infections+dashboard
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