Australian Associated Press

Time 2020-07-17 20:02:58

Web Name: Australian Associated Press

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factcheck FactCheck Social Media Flu vaccine did not kill 50 million during the 1918 Spanish Flu As the race to find a COVID-19 vaccine continues, a Facebook post highlights the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic to warn of the ill effects of vaccines. factcheck FactCheck Social Media 'Microwave sickness' has not just been added to the dictionary A social media post claims the term 'microwave sickness' has recently been added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary. factcheck FactCheck Social Media Misleading claim about COVID Commission ignores why the advisory body was set up The body set up by the Prime Minister to advise on economic and social impacts of COVID-19 has been targeted in a Facebook post that claims none of the committee's members have medical credentials. AAP is accredited by the Poynter Institute’s International Fact Checking Network and adheres to its rigorous protocols. factcheck FactCheck Social Media The name "COVID-19" has nothing to do with sheep, Latin or surrendering A Facebook post makes several claims about the etymology of COVID-19 as the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold across the globe. factcheck FactCheck Social Media Explosive COVID-19 safety tale can't be pinned on piggybacked donkey pic A historical image of a soldier carrying a donkey on his back is being presented as a cautionary tale about safety and control during the COVID-19 pandemic but the details aren't quite right. sport soccer Buhagiar helps Sydney close in on Plate A late double from Trent Buhagiar has given Sydney a 3-1 home win over Wellington to virtually wrap up the A-League Premier's Plate for the Sky Blues. sport Australian rules football Magpie De Goey to have finger surgery Collingwood star Jordan De Goey will have surgery on an injured finger following his five-goal virtuoso AFL performance against Geelong. sport rugby league Manly expect Fonua-Blake won't play in QLD Manly coach Des Hasler is not expecting Addin Fonua-Blake to return from suspension next week given he cannot travel to Queensland without the flu jab. sport rugby league Manly expect Fonua-Blake won't play in QLD Manly coach Des Hasler is not expecting Addin Fonua-Blake to return from suspension next week given he cannot travel to Queensland without the flu jab. sport Australian rules football De Goey kicks five as Magpies down Cats Collingwood forward Jordan De Goey booted three goals in the final term to get his team over the line against an injury-hit Geelong. sport Australian rules football De Goey kicks five as Magpies down Cats Collingwood forward Jordan De Goey booted three goals in the final term to get his team over the line against an injury-hit Geelong. sport Australian rules football Dogs swing axe after bad Blues loss in AFL Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has made four unforced changes to his AFL line-up to take on Essendon at Metricon Stadium. finance financial markets Aust shares end higher amid virus worries The Australian market has finished higher after a late recovery despite concerns over rising coronavirus cases in New South Wales and Victoria. finance financial markets Aust shares skid on virus worries Shares have pared gains on the Australian market after New South Wales tightened virus restrictions and Victoria recorded its largest daily increase in cases. news virus diseases Three deaths as Vic hits case record again A prisoner is among the latest confirmed cases in Victoria after the state recorded its largest daily increase of 428 new coronavirus cases. news health Eight NSW virus cases, tighter venue rules Restrictions on NSW indoor hospitality venues will be tightened to match those currently in place for pubs and hotels, with eight new COVID-19 cases recorded. news weather Evacuation warning after NSW beach erosion Wild weather has battered much of the coastline from the Central Coast to northern NSW, with large swells causing erosion and putting beachfront homes at risk. news inquiry Old bushfire season rules no longer apply Queensland Fire and Emergency Services commissioner Greg Leach says the climatic evidence indicates Australia's bushfire seasons are changing. news health Eight NSW virus cases, tighter venue rules Restrictions on NSW indoor hospitality venues will be tightened to match those currently in place for pubs and hotels, with eight new COVID-19 cases recorded. news health Eight NSW virus cases, tighter venue rules Restrictions on NSW indoor hospitality venues will be tightened to match those currently in place for pubs and hotels, with eight new COVID-19 cases recorded. world virus diseases Tourists restricted as new spikes emerge Restrictions have been reintroduced in parts of some countries as global coronavirus infections rise to more than than 13.5 million. world virus diseases Tourists restricted as new spikes emerge Restrictions have been reintroduced in parts of some countries as global coronavirus infections rise to more than than 13.5 million. world politics China says will stick with US trade deal China's foreign ministry has lashed out at "bullying" by the US but says Beijing will stick to the Phase 1 trade deal it reached with the United States. world politics China says will stick with US trade deal China's foreign ministry has lashed out at "bullying" by the US but says Beijing will stick to the Phase 1 trade deal it reached with the United States. world homicide Australian woman released from Bali prison Australian Sara Connor has been released early from a Bali jail for good behaviour after serving time over the death of a policeman on Kuta Beach. world homicide Australian woman released from Bali prison Australian Sara Connor has been released early from a Bali jail for good behaviour after serving time over the death of a policeman on Kuta Beach. Health Fresh SA virus case in 'recovery phase' A woman in her 40s is South Australia's first confirmed case of coronavirus in more than two weeks, taking the state's total since the pandemic began to 444. Brent Naden of the Panthers loses the ball over the line during the Round 7 NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium in Sydney, Thursday, June 25, 2020 CRAIG GOLDING Josh Kennedy of the Swans runs onto the field during the Round 4 AFL match between Sydney Swans and Western Bulldogs at the SCG in Sydney, Thursday June 25, 2020 BRENDON THORNE The Sydney Opera House is illuminated in support of Australia and New Zealand’s joint bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, in Sydney, Thursday, June 25, 2020 BIANCA DE MARCHI The statue of AFL Hall Of Fame Legend John Kennedy Snr is seen at the Hawthorn Football Club after he passed away in Melbourne, Thursday, June 25, 2020. Kennedy was a former Hawthorn player and head coach and was known as the father of the club MICHAEL DODGE A person receives a COVID19 test in Broadmeadows after Victoria State Government Health and Human Services people knock on doors to check if people have any symptoms of and would like a test, in Melbourne, Thursday, June 25, 2020. The ADF and other states have been called in to help Victoria tackle its rising number of COVID-19 cases DANIEL POCKETT People queue up for COVID-19 testing at a pop-up testing site in Chadstone, Melbourne, Thursday, June 25, 2020. The ADF and other states have been called in to help Victoria tackle its rising number of COVID-19 cases DANIEL POCKETT Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has his temperature checked before touring the Royal Melbourne Hospital in Melbourne, Thursday, June 25, 2020. Mr Hunt has announced the Morrison Government's investment of $21.8 million in vital research that could lead to major breakthroughs in treating neurological disorders, including early Alzheimer's disease, autism and encephalitis JAMES ROSS Nic Naitanui in action during an AFL West Coast Eagles training session at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast, Wednesday, June 24, 2020. The Eagles are playing the Power in their round 4 AFL match on the Gold Coast on Saturday DARREN ENGLAND Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to the media during a visit to Allied Natural Wood Exports woodchip mill near Eden, NSW, Tuesday, June 23, 2020 LUKAS COCH A general view at The Hangar, the High Performance Centre of the Essendon Football Club in Melbourne, Monday, June 22, 2020. Essendon's Conor McKenna became the first AFL player to test positive for COVID-19 SCOTT BARBOUR A section of the tunnel during a tour of the NorthConnex tunnel at West Pennant Hills in Sydney, Monday, June 22, 2020 JOEL CARRETT A White Cheeked Gibon is seen at the Adelaide Zoo in Adelaide, Monday, June 22, 2020. Adelaide Zoo has reopened to the public after shutting its doors on March 25, due to the outbreak of Covid-19 around the world DAVID MARIUZ Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk talks to builders at a Spring Mountain construction site in Brisbane, Monday, June 22, 2020. The government announced a first home buyers assistance package DAN PELED Protesters gather to support asylum seekers detained at the Kangaroo Point Central Hotel in Brisbane, Sunday, June 21, 2020 GLENN HUNT Protesters gather to support asylum seekers detained at the Kangaroo Point Central Hotel in Brisbane, Sunday, June 21, 2020 GLENN HUNT Paul Seedsman of the Crows kicks ahead as he is tackled by Matthew Rowell of the Suns during the Round 3 AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Adelaide Crows at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast, Sunday, June 21, 2020 DAVE HUNT Paul Seedsman of the Crows kicks ahead as he is tackled by Matthew Rowell of the Suns during the Round 3 AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Adelaide Crows at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast, Sunday, June 21, 2020 DAVE HUNT

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