Friday,
10 May 2024
New variant prompts COVID prevention calls

THE spread of new COVID 19 variant JN.1 has renewed calls from the State Government for community members to take steps to reduce the danger for at-risk demographics.

On Monday, Victorian chief health officer Clare Looker issued a health alert formally urging Victorians to wear a face mask if experiencing COVID symptoms or visiting high-risk settings, following a spike in JN.1-related hospitalisati...

There's more to this story... Subscribe to Ovens and Murray Advertiser.