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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced he has tested positive for Covid-19. Source: Getty Images.
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison tests positive for Covid-19

Prime Minister Scott Morrison tests positive for Covid-19

In a statement released to social media on Tuesday, March 1, Morrison confirmed he tested positive after "experiencing flu-like symptoms."
The Queen has "decided not to undertake her planned virtual engagements today." Source: Getty
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Queen Elizabeth holds weekly call with Boris Johnson despite battling Covid-19, cancelling other engagements

Queen Elizabeth holds weekly call with Boris Johnson despite battling Covid-19, cancelling other engagements

Reportedly cancelling due to suffering from 'mild cold-like symptoms', the triple vaccinated monarch tested positive to Covid-19 on February 20.
The United Australia Party member was due to deliver an address on Tuesday, February 22. Source: Getty
Politics

Clive Palmer cancels Nation Press Club address due to Covid-19 like symptoms

Clive Palmer cancels Nation Press Club address due to Covid-19 like symptoms

The mining billionaire was scheduled to give a speech outlining the financial policies of the United Australian Party.
KING'S LYNN, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Queen Elizabeth celebrates the start of the Platinum Jubilee (Photo Joe Giddens - by WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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The Queen has tested positive for Covid-19

The Queen has tested positive for Covid-19

Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for Covid-19, Buckingham Palace has announced on Sunday February 20th, UK time. According to...
Leigh Sales has two sons of her own, indicating in her announcement that they were partly the reason she was stepping away from the top job. Source: Getty
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Leigh Sales cops backlash after ‘disturbing’ Covid-19 restriction comment

Leigh Sales cops backlash after ‘disturbing’ Covid-19 restriction comment

The ABC veteran is making headlines for tweeting her opposition to lockdown and its impact on kids.
Camilla had previously tested negative the day after her husband, Prince Charles, tested positive for the virus. Source: Getty
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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, struck down with Covid-19, just days after Princes Charles

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, struck down with Covid-19, just days after Princes Charles

Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, has tested positive for Covid-19 just days after her husband, Prince Charles, contracted the virus for a second time.
ATAGI has announced an update to the definition of fully vaccinated. Source: Getty
Politics

ATAGI announces changes to definition of ‘fully vaccinated’

ATAGI announces changes to definition of ‘fully vaccinated’

State and Territory leaders have been given approval the change the definition of "fully vaccinated" against Covid-19.
Clarence House has confirmed that Prince Charles tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday morning. Source: Getty
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Concerns for the Queen after Prince Charles tests positive for Covid-19 again

Concerns for the Queen after Prince Charles tests positive for Covid-19 again

Royal officials have confirmed that Prince Charles has tested positive for Covid-19 for the second time. Concerns fly for Queen Elizabeth's health, as Charles had recently met with his mother.
The aged care sector is currently down 30 per cent of its workforce due to mass Covid-19 outbreaks. Source: Getty
Politics

ADF deployed into aged care as Covid-19 crisis swarms

ADF deployed into aged care as Covid-19 crisis swarms

Approx. 1700 ADF troops will be deployed into aged care from Wednesday, as part of the Governments' efforts to assist the sector through the Covid-19 crisis.