First Human case of H10N3 Bird Flu reported in China
The first case of the H10N3 Bird Flu has been reported in China’s Eastern Province of Jiangsu, reports Beijing’s National Health Commission (NHC). A 41-year-old man who is a resident of the city of Zhenjiang had contracted the H10N3 strain and was hospitalised on April 28 after developing a phenomenon...
Quarantine-free Travel paused between New Zealand and New South Wales
The Ministry of Health during the evening last night alongside COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins announced that quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and New South Wales in Australia will be paused due to two positive cases that were identified in Sydney. Within the last two days, both cases have been...
‘Hamburglar’ breaks into Melbourne Butcher, cooks Steak and makes a Milo
On April 5 a man now known as Austalia’s most ruthless ‘Hamburglar’ broke into a Melbourne butcher, Marshall’s Quality Meats, spending two hours inside the store cooking up meat, then made a hot cup of Milo on the side. Not a good mix. A Facebook post from Eyewatch – Frankston...
Bill and Melinda Gates split up after 27 years of Marriage
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will part ways with his wife Melinda after 27 years of marriage. After launching one of the largest charitable foundations globally, both will still continue to work together at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation regardless of the split. The two posted tweets of similarity saying...
Influencers deported from Bali after face-painted Mask prank
Two social media influencers Leia Se and Josh Paler Lin, were deported from Bali after face-paining a blue medical mask on one of their faces which broke Covid-19 rules. On Friday, both were held in custody by authorities and told that they would be deported over the stunt, which caused...
New Zealand Returnees told to self-isolate following Western Australia Positive Covid-19 Case
The Ministry of Health advised thisquality on Saturday evening that a worker at a Perth managed isolation facility in Australia tested positive, raising precautionary concerns for New Zealand returnees. The worker tested positive as part of routine surveillance testing. Two housemates of the positive case also tested positive. A public...
Northeast India struck by Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck 140 km North of Assam’s main city, Guwahati, in India on Wednesday. The quake struck at a depth of 34km, with the epicentre occurring 9km Nor-West of the town Dhekiajuli. Strong tremors were felt in several Northeastern...
Australia suspends travel from India following massive Covid-19 outbreak
Australia announced that it had shut its borders to India as the country struggles to fight against a massive outbreak of the Covid-19 virus. The suspension of all direct flights from India will remain until May 15. It will affect direct flights going into Sydney and two return flights in...
Covid-19 cases surge in India causing ‘life or death’ situation as Hospitals overload
India sets another record surge of infections following a new world record of daily cases. The motive to save lives has put stress on its Hospitals, following a record 34,9691 cases on Sunday, which brings the total to around 17 million since the Pandemic began. Because of this, crowds of...
CDC, FDA recommend lifting Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 Vaccine following pause
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration recommended in a statement on Friday that Vaccine providers should resume their use of the Johnson & Johnson jabs. An Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices had said the one-dose shot is reportedly safe enough to continue use...
