Australia records 58 Covid deaths; Hunt says ‘hoarding’ affecting rapid test shortage – as it happened

Novavax vaccine recommended for use in Australia; nation records at least 58 Covid deaths; health minister suggests reseller hoarding' a factor in shortage of rapid antigen tests; EU and US issue Covid travel warnings for Australia. This blog is now closed

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OK, this has nothing to do with Australia or Covid but I just have to share this with you, as a little morning treat.

Please enjoy the woman in the background of this snow report FIGHTING FOR HER LIFE on those stairs.