COVID vaccines 'substantial protection' from rising case numbers, while TGA lists vaccine deaths and adverse events

Ian Kirkwood
Updated March 20 2022 - 9:28pm, first published 6:00pm
STEPPING BACK: COVID cases have risen noticeably in recent weeks, but hospitalisations and deaths are much lower than they were at recent peaks. Authorities say this is evidence of the vaccines doing their work. Picture: Marina Neil
STEPPING BACK: COVID cases have risen noticeably in recent weeks, but hospitalisations and deaths are much lower than they were at recent peaks. Authorities say this is evidence of the vaccines doing their work. Picture: Marina Neil

COVID-19 cases have risen globally, nationally, statewide and locally since case numbers fell for a month from mid-January, although Australian case numbers have backed off in recent days.

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Ian Kirkwood

Ian Kirkwood

Journalist

Reporting journalist at the Newcastle Herald since 1987. Editorial writer, general reporter, industrial relations, industry and coal.

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