Australia news live: more people given access to Covid antiviral treatments as NSW begins flood clean-up

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Australia’s Covid-19 death toll rises above 10,200

Australia’s Covid-19 death toll has surpassed 10,200 as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appeals for people to consider a fourth vaccine dose.

More than 37,000 new infections and 77 deaths were reported across Australia on Saturday with Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5 now the dominant strains of the virus.

Almost 42,000 cases were announced nationally on Friday, the third 40,000-plus day in a row, and 35 fatalities were recorded, taking the national toll to 10,225.

Federal government data shows Victoria recorded the highest number of deaths, followed by NSW and Queensland, with the three states together accounting for 9035 of the national Covid-19 deaths.

The number of Australians hospitalised with the virus tops 4000, up by more than 1000 in the past fortnight.

Speaking to reporters on Saturday Albanese said restrictions, and if they need to be reviewed or reintroduced, will be examined by individual states and territories.

However, the federal government on Monday will move forward on the issue of access to vaccines.

“It’s recommended that those above the age of 50 do get their additional booster shot,” he said.

“I aim myself to get an additional booster. People, if they are eligible, should do that. It minimises the impact and people should follow that health advice. People of the age of 30 and above as well, they are eligible.

“The pandemic isn’t over.”

from AAP.

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Protesters in Sri Lanka have stormed the residence of president Gotabaya Rajapaksa and set the home of the prime minister on fire, forcing the country’s leadership to step down. Rajapaksa announced he would resign from 13 July, following protests about the country’s worsening economic situation.

Flood-affected residents of New South Wales are being urged to prepare as the situation eases and evacuation orders are lifted. State Emergency Services are warning it will be a tough time for the state as people return to their homes, some for the fourth time, to survey the damage and they are urging caution before rushing in owing to the risk of contamination.

Australians over 70 will be given access to Covid-19 antiviral treatments from Monday as the nation has now surpassed 10,200 deaths. The treatments will be made available under the pharmaceutical benefits scheme for those who test positive to Covid-19 and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged over 30 with two or more risk factors of severe disease.

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