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Data obtained under freedom of information laws reveals 5614 people may have caught COVID while in the state’s public hospitals between 2020 and April 2023.

Data from the Health Department indicate that at least 659 individuals in Victoria have died after contracting COVID-19 while receiving treatment for other conditions in hospitals, The Age revealed in an exclusive report.

More than 50 allied health professionals and supporters rallied outside Barwon Health’s University Hospital to protest against a proposed restructure. Sue Bull reports.

More than 3200 people are suspected to have caught the virus while in hospital between January 1 and October 26 last year and at least 344 died, according to leaked health department data.

More than 3200 people are suspected to have caught the virus while in hospital between January 1 and October 26 last year and at least 344 died, according to leaked health department data.

More than 3200 people are suspected to have caught the virus while in hospital between January 1 and October 26 last year and at least 344 died, according to leaked health department data.

Health minister defends modest easing of restrictions after state records 510 new cases

The move comes as the Victorian government activated a fourth COVID-19 hospital in response to the growing outbreak at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

As Victoria heads into its fourth lockdown, healthcare workers are concerned that public health services are at breaking point. Sarah Hathway reports.

Advertisement President of the Royal Australian College of GPs Karen Price said she was considering stopping offering AstraZeneca’s vaccine to people under 50. “[AstraZeneca is] preferred not to give it in that age group, but it’s not a contra-indication,” she said. “Can you imagine how a lawyer might feel if someone did have a catastrophic reaction? The uncertainty and litigation risk warrants pause. “Right now in Australia, we don’t have an alternative vacci...