National cabinet changes isolation rule for COVID cases, a day after announcing new rules

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Top Stories National cabinet changes isolation rule for COVID cases, a day after announcing new rules National cabinet already amends its new COVID-19 rules, further relaxing testing arrangements by removing the requirement for confirmed cases in isolation to do a rapid antigen test on the sixth day after being exposed. The Premier says NSW is in a 'strong position' with COVID. A leaked email from a hospital suggests otherwise Soaring COVID-19 hospitalisations have left one of Sydney's largest hospitals in an "extremely vulnerable" position over the next few days, according to a leaked email obtained by the ABC. Mark McGowan announces more exposure sites after new COVID case emerges in WA outbreak Western Australia records one new local case of COVID-19, taking the total number of infections in its recent backpacker cluster to 14, with new exposure sites identified in Perth and the South West. Three injured, one airlifted to hospital, after cliff-face collapses at Bells Beach A 30-metre-high cliff has collapsed onto beachgoers at the popular Bells Beach today as Victorians sweated through a heatwave. Tropical Cyclone Seth forms off Queensland coast, large swells expected over weekend Tropical Cyclone Seth forms in the Coral Sea, north-east of Mackay, with large waves expected along the south-east Queensland coastline over the weekend. Israel is taking a leap of faith on a fourth shot. Some scientists warn it could be disastrous As health experts warn Israel is days away from a surge in COVID infections, authorities are betting on something no country has tried before: issuing a fourth vaccine dose to the most vulnerable people. Local Indigenous elders condemn the actions of protesters at Old Parliament House in Canberra Multiple local Aboriginal leaders denounce the actions of protesters who allegedly set fire to the doors of Old Parliament House in Canberra and conducted a smoking ceremony without the proper permissions. South Africa says its Omicron outbreak has peaked The worst COVID-19-hit country in Africa says it has passed the peak of its fourth wave and is easing restrictions after a stark decline in cases. BBC to investigate Alan Dershowitz interview which broke 'editorial standards' Britain's national broadcaster says it will investigate how a lawyer allegedly connected to Ghislaine Maxwell was allowed to be interviewed on air following the convicted socialite's verdict. Canberrans encouraged to work from home in January as ACT records 462 new COVID cases The Chief Minister is asking Canberrans to consider working from home in the new year as the territory records its highest daily tally of cases since the pandemic began.   Download the ABC News app Available on Android and Apple devices The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source.   Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to bryanrini294.nashjensk@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.     © 2021 Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC, ABN 52 429 278 345. 700 Harris St Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.   Unsubscribe from this Newsletter | Discover other Newsletters | Privacy