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An opinion piece by the Australian Government Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly.
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Read the transcript of the 28 March 2020 press conference given by Professor Paul Kelly, Deputy Chief Medical Officer about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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As at 11:59 AEDT Thursday 26 March 2020, movement into certain remote areas is being restricted to protect community members from the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee about school immunisation programs and dental services.
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The Prime Minister has announced new measures to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview with Kylie Gillies and Larry Emdur on the Morning Show about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview with Sabra Lane on ABC AM about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview with Allison Langdon and Karl Stefanovic on Channel 9 Today about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview with Michael Rowland on ABC News Breakfast about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview with Natalie Barr on Channel 7 Sunrise about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Information about flexibility provisions and other Commonwealth support available, and advice for Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Social Support Group providers.
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Information about the new process for ordering PPE supplies for the aged care sector, the new eLearning module for aged care workers, visit guidelines, and mental health resources.
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Read the latest statements from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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The Prime Minister, the Hon. Scott Morrison MP, announced new measures and restrictions to protect the Australian community from the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) on 22 March 2020.
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The Department of Health recognises the ongoing efforts of Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) service providers delivering care to older Australians at home and in communities during the COVID 19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
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Providers of Commonwealth funded aged care services will temporarily be able to offer more hours to international students to ensure the care of senior and vulnerable Australians, as part of the campaign to combat the impact of coronavirus (COVID 19).
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The National Cabinet today announced additional funding of $444.6 million for the aged care sector to ensure the continuity of the aged care workforce.
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Three determinations that created temporary quarantine zones for Australians returning from Wuhan City, China, and the Diamond Princess cruise ship have now been repealed.
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The Australian Government has announced new measures for the aged care sector to strengthen Australia’s defence against COVID-19.
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COVID-19 is a health risk for older people. We have applied new restrictions to protect them.
29 March 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) health alert
