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Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 5 February 2021.
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We invite you to share your views on the proposed approach to making mitochondrial donation available in Australia. The government wants to introduce mitochondrial donation so this lifesaving technology is made available in Australia for some families impacted by severe mitochondrial disease.
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Australia has secured an extra 10 million doses of the Pzifer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, bringing the total number of doses of this vaccine to 20 million.
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An updated statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on on minimising the potential risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools.
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The Prime Minister has outlined plans to deliver Australia's COVID-19 vaccination program this year. Find out more.
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Read the statement of Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's statement about nurses' key role in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
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Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's press conference on 31 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's press conference on 31 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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A campaign to encourage Australians to get the COVID-19 vaccine has begun.
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Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on 4BC Breakfast on 26 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's press conference on 27 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's press conference on 28 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Sunrise on 26 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Students in years 7 (year 8 in South Australia) and 10 can receive free vaccinations at school through the National Immunisation Program. Trained and qualified vaccination teams will visit schools to deliver the vaccines throughout the year.
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A media release from the Victorian Aged Care Response Centre giving an update on how it is working to protect senior Australians from COVID-19.
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Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Radio National Breakfast on 26 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 26 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on The Today Show on 26 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 27 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on The Today Show on 27 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on Channel 7, Sunrise on 27 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on SKY News on 27 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Changes to the NCSP's Guidelines for the clinical management of women at intermediate risk will come into effect from 1 February 2021. This follows the Cancer Council Australia Clinical Guidelines working party review of national data from the renewed program.
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia.
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A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on COVID-19 and influenza vaccination requirements for aged care workers.
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