COVID-19

  • More can have booster shots

    More people will be able to access the COVID-19 winter booster vaccine to protect themselves against the virus.

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  • Schools hold steady with lower absences

    A Colac high school and primary school say they are experiencing low student and staff COVID-19 absentee rates but remain wary of possible spikes, encouraging people to stay home when
    unwell.

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  • High COVID figures persisting for Colac

    Colac Otway continues to feel the impacts of COVID-19 as daily case numbers remain high, with the shire having recorded more than 4000 cases since the pandemic began.

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  • Aged-care centre quiet on COVID cluster’s size

    Aged-care provider Mercy Health has declined to confirm how many Mercy Place Colac residents and staff members have been impacted by a COVID-19 outbreak at the aged-care home.

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  • Relief as COVID rules ease

    An easing of COVID-19 restrictions will reduce staff shortages and get the hospitality industry back on the right track, a Colac café owner says.

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  • Outbreak impacts Bulla’s workforce

    Bulla Dairy Foods is still recovering from staff shortages arising from a COVID-19 surge in January.

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  • COVID test clarification

    A Colac pharmacist has clarified the rules around access to rapid antigen tests for concession cardholders, after experiencing customer confusion.

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  • Masks off at more places

    People will no longer have to wear masks in the office, supermarket, or hospitality venues, as mandatory mask rules ease just in time for the weekend.

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