Kate McIlwain
Newcastle Herald
Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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Past articles by Kate:
Three army doctors failed to diagnose Melanie's classic PTSD symptoms
For more than a decade, I've helped the Illawarra Mercury set the news agenda across the region. Currently I'm the paper's health reporter - covering the stories of Illawarra workers and residents in the wake of a global pandemic and at a time where our health systems are stretched to the limit. → Read More
Five new community cases in NSW, as testing rates drop 'too low'
The Premier said the roughly 14,000 tests recorded in the 24 hour period were not enough to "combat the rumblings that are going on", with officials aiming for a testing rate of 25,000 a day. → Read More
Three new local cases in NSW, as officials call for more tests
There has also been another man in his 40s diagnosed overnight, who presented at the Mount Druitt Emergency Department late on Saturday night. → Read More
NSW records 10 new COVID-19 cases ahead of New Year's Eve
In 24 hours there were 24,000 tests and 10 confirmed cases of COVID-19. → Read More
NSW records eight new locally acquired COVID cases amid record test numbers
The number of new daily cases of COVID-19 has almost halved for the second day running, with the state reporting eight cases to 8pm on Monday night. → Read More
NSW records eight new locally acquired COVID cases amid record test numbers
The number of new daily cases of COVID-19 has almost halved for the second day running, with the state reporting eight cases to 8pm on Monday night. → Read More
NSW Premier foreshadows stricter measures, as state records 18 new cases
Premier Gladys Berejiklian has warned further measures could be introduced if the community does not increase its use of masks and distancing compliance. → Read More
NSW reports 12 new COVID-19 cases, 471 cases and eight deaths confirmed in Victoria
All of the cases have been acquired through community transmission, and two have not yet been linked to a known source. → Read More
NSW COVID-19 cases steady, but Victoria braces for its worst day yet
Daily numbers in the two states are looking dramatically different today. → Read More
'Avoid 10 person gatherings': NSW steps up health advice as 14 new cases found
Dr Chant said NSW residents should avoid essential travel and gatherings at "this critical stage", and issued advice which is stricter than the legally enforceable rules now in place. → Read More
South Coast praised for COVID response as 17 new cases identified in NSW
One of the state's new cases has not yet been linked to any existing clusters, NSW Health said. → Read More
NSW's new COVID-19 restrictions detailed as second outbreak grows daily
In the state's morning update, NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said there had been 13 new cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in the hours to 8pm on Monday. → Read More
Tighter restrictions looming for NSW as cafes, restaurants flout rules
Premier Gladys Berejiklian has also told people not to travel to and from border communities in NSW due to growing concerns about COVID-19 contagion. → Read More
Tighter restrictions looming for NSW as cafes, restaurants flout rules
Premier Gladys Berejiklian has also told people not to travel to and from border communities in NSW due to growing concerns about COVID-19 contagion. → Read More