NSW Hospitals see surge in gastro cases, young children most at risk
NSW residents are urged to watch for signs of gastroenteritis as cases rise sharply across the state. People in NSW are encouraged to stay on
NSW Health warns of increase in life-threatening bacterial infections
The community is advised to be wary of their healthcare and look out for the signs and symptoms of rare but severe, invasive bacterial infections.
Prevent, test and treat to reduce STI rates in NSW
NSW Health has released a new long-term roadmap to encourage prevention, regular testing and to enable better access to timely treatment for those affected by
Mask no longer mandatory on NSW public transport
Masks will no longer be mandatory on NSW public transport from Wednesday 21 September. The NSW Government will remove the requirement for people to wear
Strong opioids found on fake ‘Kalma’ alprazolam tablets
NSW Health is warning the community about strong opioids which have been recently found in some fake Kalma alprazolam tablets. The fake tablets are white
COVID-19 reinfection period reduced to four weeks
NSW Health has revised the COVID-19 reinfection period from 12 weeks down to four weeks effective from today. People who have previously had COVID-19 should
Free flu shots for all in June
A free flu jab will be available to all NSW residents in a month-long blitz from June 1 in an effort to combat this year’s
NSW residents urged to get flu shots for the winter
NSW residents are being urged to book in for their flu shots without delay, with winter just a week away and hospitals already seeing a
NSW records its second death of person with Japanese Encephalitis
NSW Health has recorded a second death of a person with Japanese encephalitis. Sadly, NSW Health can confirm the man in his 60s from the
COVID-19 Update: NSW records 1,281 new locally acquired cases
NSW recorded 1,281 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. One new case was acquired overseas in the
Reminder of COVID safety measures at Sydney cemeteries
Visitors to Sydney cemeteries are reminded to abide by NSW Health orders to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Cemeteries and Crematoria NSW chairman Dr
COVID-19 Update: NSW records 681 new locally acquired cases
NSW recorded 681 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8 pm last night. Of these locally acquired cases, 170 are
