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19 May 2022 – Coronavirus (COVID-19) health alert

19 May 2022 – Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) health alert

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Japanese encephalitis

Japanese encephalitis is a serious disease caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). We are monitoring the unfolding situation in Australia.

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  • covid-19 vaccine tile

    COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in (NSW, QLD, VIC, SA and NT)

    17 May 2022
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    Australia set to host Rugby World Cup 2027 and 2029

    17 May 2022
  • Professor Anton Peleg

    Using artificial intelligence to stop antibiotic resistant superbug outbreaks in our hospitals

    16 May 2022
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