Queensland hospital worker confirmed to have Delta coronavirus variant as millions wake up in lockdown

An unvaccinated hospital worker who sparked a three-day lockdown in Queensland has the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19.

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Venomous snake roaming North Carolina suburbs: Experts say one bite or spit may be fatal

At 1:30 a.m., North Carolina, Raleigh police issued a warning about a Cobra snake being on the loose. Experts warn if it’s cornered, it will bite.       

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Arizona wildfires: Bigger, hotter than ever. How will the land recover?

As temperatures rise and drought intensifies, fires grow larger and burn more severely. What happens to the landscape next is unknown.       

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Widespread confusion as doctors are blindsided by AstraZeneca rollout changes

The coronavirus vaccine rollout has been thrown open to all Australian adults as health authorities respond to outbreaks of the highly-contagious Delta variant, but the news has…

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Queensland hospital worker confirmed to have Delta coronavirus variant as millions enter lockdown

An unvaccinated hospital worker who sparked a three-day lockdown in Queensland has the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19.

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WHO recommends wearing masks even for fully vaccinated; Pfizer, Moderna vaccines may offer long immunity, study says: Live COVID-19 updates

Nearly all Wisconsinites who recently have died of COVID-19 were unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated, according to state officials. Live COVID news.       

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What do GP indemnity changes mean for younger Australians wanting the AstraZeneca shot?

The prime minister says the Commonwealth will provide GPs with indemnity cover so they can administer the AstraZeneca vaccine to all adults, regardless of age. Here is…

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Millions of Queenslanders set for three-day lockdown as state records two new local COVID-19 cases

The three-day lockdown will begin at 6pm on Tuesday and is set to remain in place until Friday at 6pm.

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NSW records 19 new local coronavirus cases, including two still under investigation

Nine of the new cases were infectious while in the community, health authorities said, as they warned of the potential for further infections.

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‘Like a sauna in our apartment’: Record-breaking heat in Pacific Northwest hits high of 113 degrees; cooler temperatures expected Tuesday

A record-breaking heatwave that descended on the Pacific Northwest reached its peak Monday, with temperatures soaring past 113 in Portland, Oregon.       

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Florida condo collapse: Search and rescue continues in Surfside

Search and rescue efforts are still underway after a 12-story oceanside condo building partially collapsed in Surfside, Florida.       

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It’s bringing record highs to the Pacific Northwest. What is a heat dome and how long will it last?

Record-setting temperatures are popping up in cities like Seattle and Portland, and they’re the result of an extremely rare heat dome.       

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All Australian adults can now ask their GP for an AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

It comes as health officials work to contain multiple COVID-19 outbreaks in Australia.

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Ceasefire announced in Ethiopia’s war-torn Tigray as anti-government troops take regional capital

It signals a turning point in the conflict that started late last year that the UN says has pushed 350,000 people to the brink of famine.

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Tropical Storm Danny moving toward Georgia and South Carolina and should make landfall late Monday

Tropical Storm Danny has formed and should make landfall later Monday near the Georgia-South Carolina border. Heavy rainfall, strong winds are likely.       

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Small dog helps rescuers after building collapse in Miami-area

A small dog named Oreo is helping crews search for survivors and victims after the collapse of a condo building in the Miami-area.       

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