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Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on Sky News on 28 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan's interview on Sky News about COVID-19 on 28 June 2021.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's press conference on 26 June 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's press conference on 26 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on the Today Show on 28 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan's interview on the Today Show about COVID-19 on 28 June 2021.
Declaration of Greater Sydney as a Hotspot for Commonwealth support widened
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has widened the Sydney COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support to Greater Sydney including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong and extended the Hotspot to 9 July 2021.
Declaration of Greater Sydney as a Hotspot for Commonwealth support widened
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has widened the Sydney COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support to Greater Sydney including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong and extended the Hotspot to 9 July 2021.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 25 June 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 25 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Declaration of Sydney as a hotspot for Commonwealth support extended
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has extended the City of Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Bayside, Canada Bay, Inner West and Randwick as a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support until 2 July 2021.
Declaration of Sydney as a hotspot for Commonwealth support extended
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has extended the City of Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Bayside, Canada Bay, Inner West and Randwick as a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support until 2 July 2021.
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on 3AW on 25 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on 3AW on 25 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 23 June 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 23 June 2021.
Declaration of Sydney as a hotspot for Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared the local government areas of City of Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Bayside, Canada Bay, Inner West and Randwick a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support, for an initial period of 7 days.
Declaration of Sydney as a hotspot for Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared the Local Government Areas of City of Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Bayside, Canada Bay, Inner West and Randwick a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support, for an initial period of 7 days.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 21 June 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 21 June 2021
Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 21 June 2021.
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly, Lieutenant General John Frewen and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 21 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly, Lieutenant General John Frewen and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 21 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's press conference on 20 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan's press conference about COVID-19 on 20 June 2021.
International Legends of League
A major sporting event Legends of League was held at the end of May in rural and remote Queensland. This was the perfect opportunity for local health services to share important health information with the community.
Is it true? Will the flu vaccine protect me from getting COVID-19?
COVID-19 and influenza, also known as the flu, are not the same.
New advice on COVID-19 vaccines
There have been changes to the advice on COVID-19 vaccines. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine as the preferred vaccine for those aged 16 to 59 years.
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on 3AW on 18 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on 3AW on 18 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio Melbourne on 17 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio Melbourne on 17 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio Canberra on 18 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio Canberra on 18 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 18 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 18 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on 2GB on 18 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on 2GB on 18 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on The Project on 17 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on The Project on 17 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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