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Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 6 September 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 6 September 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Commonwealth hotspot extended for Victoria
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the Victoria COVID-19 hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support
AHPPC statement on national principles for managed quarantine
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on managed quarantine for international arrivals including hotel quarantine
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 1 September 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 1 September 2021.
Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan's interview on 2GB on 2 September 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan's interview on 2GB with Ray Hadley on 2 September 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Commonwealth hotspot extended for ACT
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the Australian Capital Territory COVID-19 hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support
Pause extended on New Zealand green zone flights
A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly about the pause on New Zealand green zone flights.
Extending the declaration of a Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for all of NSW and declaring Jervis Bay Territory
Australian Government Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly has today extended the declaration for the whole state of New South Wales as a Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support, until 10 September 2021, with review on or before this date.
Pause extended on New Zealand green zone flights
A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly about the pause on New Zealand green zone flights.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 25 August 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 25 August 2021.
Working together to keep communities safe
As the case numbers of COVID-19 keep growing in western NSW, a massive effort is happening to help keep regional communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people safe.
ATAGI recommendations on the use of COVID-19 vaccines in all young adolescents in Australia
Recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on COVID-19 vaccines in adolescents.
ATAGI statement on the use of COVID-19 vaccines in all young adolescents in Australia
Recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on COVID-19 vaccines in adolescents.
Rapid antigen testing in aged care
The Australian Government is making rapid antigen testing (RAT) kits available to the services and providers in high-risk Local Government Areas (LGAs) of concern across Sydney and Western NSW.
Adelaide aged care vaccine hub open now
A dedicated aged care vaccine hub is now open in Adelaide for residential aged care workers. Make an appointment today.
Perth aged care vaccine hubs open now
Dedicated aged care vaccine hubs are now open in Perth for residential aged care workers. Make an appointment today.
VIC aged care vaccine hubs open now
Dedicated aged care vaccine hubs are now open in Victoria for residential aged care workers. Make an appointment today.
QLD aged care vaccine hubs open now
Dedicated aged care vaccine hubs are now open in Queensland for residential aged care workers. Make an appointment today.
NSW aged care vaccine hubs open now
Dedicated aged care vaccine hubs are now open in NSW for residential, and community and in-home aged care workers. Make an appointment today.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 25 August 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 25 August 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 25 August 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 25 August 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 25 August 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 25 August 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Pause extended on New Zealand green zone flights
A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly about the pause on New Zealand green zone flights.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 23 August 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Declaration of Victoria as a Hotspot for Commonwealth Support
The Australian Government Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd, has today declared the state of Victoria a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.
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