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Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's press conference on 16 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration and New South Wales Health authorities are investigating a death in NSW, as part of this process the TGA is seeking further clinical information including clinical test results from the New South Wales Health Department.
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The Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Committee was established in March 2021 to review electrocardiogram (ECG) items introduced on 1 August 2020, following recommendations from the MBS Review Taskforce.
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A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on continuous learning in managed quarantine for international arrivals.
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In this video, Dr Lucas De Toca answers the top 3 questions you’ve been asking on our social accounts.
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Read the opinion piece by Australian Government Chief Medical officer, Professor Paul Kelly.
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Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's press conference on 12 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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There have been changes to the advice around the COVID-19 vaccines. The Pfizer vaccine is now preferred to the AstraZeneca vaccine for adults aged under 50 years.
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Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sunrise on 12 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sunrise on 12 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 12 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio National on 12 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Department of Health Secretary, Dr Brendan Murphy's interview on 4BC on 9 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Department of Health Secretary, Dr Brendan Murphy's interview on ABC Radio Canberra on 9 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sunrise on 9 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sky News on 9 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on the Today Show on 9 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 9 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Department of Health Secretary, Dr Brendan Murphy's interview on 3AW on 9 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Professor Brendan Murphy, Department of Health Secretary and Professor Paul Kelly, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer have released a joint statement about ATAGI's latest clinical advice on the AstraZeneca vaccine.
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A joint statement from Professor Brendan Murphy, Department of Health Secretary and Professor Paul Kelly, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer.
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A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in response to new vaccine safety concerns.
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Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sky News on 8 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on the Today Show on 8 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio Canberra on 8 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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