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Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Michael Usher and Melissa Doyle on Channel 7 about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Peta Credlin on SKY News about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Tara Brown on 60 Minutes about coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Australian Government is investing $1.5 million to support guidance for clinicians to ensure they are given the best possible advice on managing COVID-19 patients.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Tim Gilbert on Sky News Saturday Edition about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Aged Care workers are being urged to get their flu vaccination now ahead of the season in a bid to protect themselves and the Senior Australians they care for.

The Government is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of Australians with disability is considered as the coronavirus pandemic unfolds.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Jase & PJ on KIIS 101.1 about coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Australian Government will fund up to 20,000 new online education places to enable Registered Nurses (RNs) to develop knowledge enabling them to assist in the delivery of care in intensive care and high dependency units across Australia.

The Federal Government rejects assertions by the ABC that there have been no inspections in nursing homes since the COVID-19 outbreak – or a commitment to infection control.

With the 2020 flu season not far away, all Australians — and especially those in vulnerable groups or age brackets — should arrange vaccination against seasonal influenza during the month of April.

There’s new hope for thousands of Australian patients with myeloma, breast cancer, HIV and epilepsy, with the Australian Government expanding the listing of four key medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Michael Usher on 7news The Latest about coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Australian Government has approved a number of temporary changes to medicines regulation to ensure Australians can continue to access the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines they need, as the COVID-19 outbreak unfolds.

A joint media release with Dr Nick Coatsworth, Australian Deputy Chief Medical Officer, and Alison McMillan, Australian Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, about the Australian Government partnership with the private hospital sector to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

A joint media release with the Hon. Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister, and Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck, Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, about funding for vital meal delivery services to support senior Australians.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon on the Today Show about coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Australian Government Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has cut the red tape on the manufacturing of hand sanitiser, whilst maintaining strict safety requirements, to bolster supply in Australia.

A joint media release with Kempton Cowan, Joondalup Health Campus CEO, Dr Andrew Miller, WA AMA President, and Mark Olson, Secretary of the Australian Nursing Federation WA, about a humanitarian agreement to provide care for Artania Cruise ship passengers who have tested positive for COVID-19.

A joint media release with Professor Michael Kidd AM, Principle Medical Advisor

Senior Australians and young people will benefit from a $1.1 billion funding package aimed at ensuring they stay healthy and connected during the campaign to stop the spread of COVID-19.

A joint media release with the Hon Ken Wyatt AM MP, Minister for Indigenous Australians, about travel restrictions for remote areas to protect some of our most vulnerable Australians.

The Australian Government will provide funding for registered nurses to undertake online education to enable them to re-enter the clinical workforce and assist with the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Australian Government is offering 45 flexible grants to help 110 remote communities across Australia protect themselves against COVID-19.

Starting today, every Australian mobile phone will be sent a text message from the Australian Government with important steps each person can take to protect their own health, the health of their families and the health of the whole community from the coronavirus.