Tag: covid-19

Apple to boost production outside China; India, Vietnam among possible alternatives

Apple is aiming to increase its production outside of China to minimize reliance on the country where strict Covid regulations have hampered commerce. Based on...

Study reveals media ‘partially stoked bad COVID-19 info’

A study found exaggerated media reporting during the early months of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout ‘stoked’ the global spread of rumors about supposed adverse effects....

ResApp screening coughs for COVID-19 returns promising trial results

Early results of the ResApp trial of more than 700 people have been released but are still to be peer-reviewed. The trial, which was funded...

ACMA study shows increase in Aussie online gambling during COVID

A new study conducted by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has revealed an increase in the number of Australians gambling online over the...

ADF and NT Chief Minister reject wild social media claims

Both the Australian Defence Force and the Northern Territory’s Chief Minister Michael Gunner have rejected wild social media claims that the military is forcibly vaccinating...

Top End waits to hear if local lockout will end after outbreak

The Northern Territory is waiting to learn if its first community outbreak of COVID-19 is under control and the lockout of unvaccinated people will end....

University of Sydney student awarded for pioneering COVID technology

Jamie Simpson, University of Sydney science PhD candidate, has been named the Esri Young Scholar Award recipient for his research into developing a real-time view...

Queensland launches “for the love of” vaccination campaign

The Queensland Government is delivering a new vaccination campaign that will encourage more Queenslanders to get vaccinated with the message: “For the love of family,...

Scam alert: ACMA warns of COVID-19 vaccine scams

ACMA has advised Australians to be vigilant about scammers using calls, SMS and emails to take advantage of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. According to an...