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Statement in response to latest ATAGI advice regarding COVID-19 vaccines
A statement from the Professor Paul Kelly, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer in response to the latest Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) advice on COVID-19 vaccines.
Statement in response to latest ATAGI advice
A statement from the Professor Paul Kelly, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer in response to the latest Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) advice on COVID-19 vaccines.
ATAGI statement on revised recommendations on the use of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca, 17 June 2021
A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in response to new vaccine safety concerns.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 14 June 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 10 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 10 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 9 June 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 9 June 2021.
Greater Melbourne hotspot for Commonwealth support lifted
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, to lift the COVID-19 hotspot declaration of the Greater Melbourne area, from 11:59 pm 10 June 2021.
Infection Control Expert Group (ICEG) statement – Updated recommendations to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19 infection
The Infection Control Expert Group (ICEG) and National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce have jointly agreed on updated recommendations to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19 infection. This includes advice on when to use face (surgical) masks, P2/N95 respirators and eye protection.
Greater Melbourne hotspot for Commonwealth support lifted
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, to lift the COVID-19 hotspot declaration of the Greater Melbourne area, from 11:59 pm 10 June 2021.
Joint statement – Updated ICEG advice to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19
A joint statement from Professor Paul Kelly, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer and Professor Alison McMillan, Australian Government Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
Joint statement – Updated ICEG advice to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19
A joint statement from Professor Paul Kelly, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer and Professor Alison McMillan, Australian Government Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on the Today Show, 8 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on the Today Show on 8 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on Sky News, 8 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on Sky News on 8 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Joint statement between RANZCOG and ATAGI about COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women
Joint statement between RANZCOG and ATAGI about COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women.
Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt's interview on 2SM on 8 June 2021
Read the transcript of Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt's interview on 2SM on 8 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 7 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 7 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
AHPPC statement on national principles for managed quarantine
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on managed quarantine for international arrivals including hotel quarantine.
Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on Sunrise, 7 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on Sunrise on 7 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
COVID-19 vaccines to be available to everyone aged 40 years and over
More people in Australia will be offered a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine from next week. Find out more.
Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 4 June 2021
Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 4 June 2021.
Declaration of Greater Melbourne Area a hotspot for Commonwealth support extended
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, extended the Greater Melbourne Area a COVID-19 hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support until 10 June 2021.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available to everyone aged 40 years and over
More people in Australia will be offered a COVID-19 vaccine from next week.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on COVID-19 vaccination requirements for aged care workers
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on COVID-19 vaccination requirements for aged care workers.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on Studio 10 on 3 June 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on Studio 10 on 3 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 2 June 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 2 June 2021.
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