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ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 3 November 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 3 November 2021.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 1 November 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 25 October 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
We’re opening our borders to the world
From 1 November, fully vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents can travel overseas without an exemption.
Commonwealth COVID-19 hotspot to end in Greater Melbourne on 31 October 2021
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has confirmed the Commonwealth hotspot declaration for all LGAs in Greater Melbourne will cease at 11.59pm on 31 October 2021.
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) weekly COVID-19 meeting on 27 October 2021 update
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 27 October 2021.
Hotspot extended for Greater Melbourne, Victoria for the purposes of Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the Hotspot for all LGAs in Greater Melbourne for the purpose of Commonwealth support.
Returning Australian children
A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about Australian children returning from overseas.
Vaccine Operation Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 18 October
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in WA
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres in Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.
Spread Freedom
The Australian Government has launched the next phase of the COVID-19 campaign to encourage eligible Australians to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 20 October 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 20 October 2021.
Hotspot lifted for the Rural City of Mildura, and extended for Greater Melbourne, for the purposes of Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has lifted the hotspot for the local government area (LGA) of the Rural City of Mildura, and extended the hotspot for all LGAs in Greater Melbourne, for the purpose of Commonwealth support.
Commonwealth COVID-19 hotspot to end in the ACT on 18 October 2021
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has confirmed the Commonwealth hotspot declaration in the Australian Capital Territory will cease at 11:59 pm on 18 October 2021.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in SA
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres in South Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 13 October 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 13 October 2021.
Hotspot lifted for Mitchell Shire for the purposes of Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today lifted the Hotspot for the Victorian local government area of Mitchell shire for the purpose of Commonwealth support.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 11 October
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
COVID-19 vaccination services for people with disability, carers and disability workers
We maintain a list of Commonwealth COVID-19 vaccination services for people with disability, family members and carers, and disability workers.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on recommendations for managing COVID-19 health risks
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on recommendations for managing COVID-19 health risks.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks now open in Qld and WA
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and at festivals in Queensland and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 6 October 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 6 October 2021.
Third dose of COVID-19 vaccine recommended for people who are severely immunocompromised
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) have recommended a third dose of COVID-19 vaccines for people who are immunocompromised.
Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support extended for Greater Melbourne, and Mitchell Shire
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, extended the Hotspot for all Victorian local government areas (LGAs) of Greater Melbourne, and Mitchell Shire for the purpose of Commonwealth support.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 4 October
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
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