Coronavirus cases and fatalities in Australia
The number is based on confirmed diagnostic tests. It is very likely that the true number of COVID-19 cases is higher as many cases are asymptomatic.
New COVID-19 cases and fatalities per day in Australia
This is a good indicator of “flattening the curve” — when there is a steady decreasing trend, it is an indicator that the spread of the disease is slowing down.
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Coronavirus symptoms (according to Australian Government Department of Health)
Symptoms include:
- fever
- coughing
- sore throat
- fatigue
- shortness of breath
If you are sick and think you might have COVID-19, check your symptoms using healthdirect’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Symptom Checker.
How to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Australia:
- practise good hygiene
- practise social distancing
- follow the limits for public gatherings
- understand how to self-isolate if you need to.
See more information and advice for people most at risk, including:
Looking after your mental health
Prioritising your mental health is important in difficult times.
If you are feeling worried or anxious about COVID-19 there are steps you can take. Find out more at Head to Health’s COVID‑19 support page.
The Prime Minister has activated the Emergency Response Plan for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
To find out how the Australian Government is managing COVID-19, go to Government response to the outbreak.
Coronavirus in Australia News:
- October 20, 2021$146 million strategy to combat child sexual abuse across Australia
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced an imminent 10-year national strategy for the prevention of child sexual abuse.The announcement, given in Parliament, came a day ahead of the anniversary of … - October 20, 2021National plan to combat child sex abuse launched by PM
- October 20, 2021Search for Cleo Smith enters sixth day
As the search for missing four-year-old Western Australian girl Cleo Smith enters its sixth day, hopes have begun to fade of a positive outcome.Although efforts intensified over the last few days, wit … - October 20, 2021Human remains found in search for US woman Gabby Petito's missing partner
Detectives have found "what appears to be human remains" at a Florida park along with several items appearing to belong to Brian Laundrie, the missing fiancé of Gabby Petito.FBI Tampa confir … - October 20, 2021Teen taken to hospital with snake bite in Queensland
A teenager has been taken to hospital after suffering a snake bite in Queensland.Emergency services were called to the Capalaba residence in Redlands, Brisbane, at about 7.14am.A male in his late teen … - October 20, 2021Woman allegedly sexually assaulted while walking on Melbourne track
Police are searching for a man after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in Melbourne's north last week.A 25-year-old woman was walking along a track on Kirkham Drive in Greenvale about 7.45 … - October 20, 2021Position of tent zip has police fearing for Cleo
WA Police say they have gathered large amounts of evidence but still have no suspects in the disappearance of missing girl Cleo Smith.Inspector Jon Munday said on Wednesday night that time was of the … - October 20, 2021Victoria's COVID-19 cases spike to 2232 on last day of lockdown
Victoria's COVID-19 cases have surged to 2232 on the last day of Melbourne's gruelling lockdown as the state reached its 70 per cent vaccine milestone this morning.Another 12 people died wit … - October 20, 2021Former US police officer that killed Justine Ruszczyk to be re-sentenced
A former US police officer who fatally shot Australian woman Justine Ruszczyk after she called 911 to report hearing a possible sexual assault behind her home is set to be sentenced on a lesser charge … - October 20, 2021Gabby Petito timeline: Human remains in search for Brian Laundrie