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30 May 2025 - Read our latest news items related to communicable diseases.

3 March 2023 - This tool can assist a person with disability if they need to go to hospital. The COVID-19 companion helps to convey important personal information to health professionals.

23 April 2024 - A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, on the end of the COVID-19 emergency response.

6 February 2020 - Statement from Australian Health Protection Principal Committee on the Community Response to novel coronavirus.

1 May 2025 - Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a rare but severe respiratory illness. It is thought to be spread through close contact with camels, camel products, or an infected person.

11 March 2020 - A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).

9 June 2023 - The Minister for Health has determined the end of the COVIDSafe data period effective from 16 August 2022. All COVIDSafe app data has now been deleted from the National COVIDSafe Data Store. 

12 March 2020 - A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).

1 February 2020 - AHPPC provides the following advice to the Australian community following advice from the Communicable Diseases Network Australia.

30 May 2025 - Read the latest news on emergency health management.