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Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC, News Breakfast on 8 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sky News, First Edition on 8 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Australian Government has announced Australia's COVID-19 vaccine national roll-out strategy.
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.
The Australian Government will be conducting a review of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) products under the CGM Initiative.
The Australian Government is providing $10.1 million under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) for clinical trials related to COVID-19.
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's press conference about COVID-19 on 4 January 2021.
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's press conference about COVID-19 on 30 December 2020.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on Australia’s National Hotel Quarantine Principles
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on mandatory quarantine for aircrew who are not local residents.
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.
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's press conference about COVID-19 on 22 December 2020.
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on Sunrise on 23 December 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on The Today Show on 23 December 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on a new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19.
The Australian Government has announced an additional $172.5 million to supplement the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) in 2021-22.
Consultation on the Roadmaps and Implementation Plans for six Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Research Missions is now open.
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's press conference about COVID-19 on 20 December 2020.
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's press conference about COVID-19 on 19 December 2020.
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio Sydney on 18 December 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Friday Briefing on 18 December 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Applications for the 2022 Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program open on 22 March 2021.
A new online communication package is available to help health care providers conduct effective conversations with expectant parents about vaccinations in pregnancy and for new babies.
A new website will help expectant parents find reliable information about vaccination in pregnancy and for babies.
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's press conference about COVID-19 on 16 December 2020.
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