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COVID-19 vaccines available soon for 16 to 39-year-olds
The Prime Minister has announced people aged 16 to 39 will be eligible for the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine from 30 August 2021.
Commonwealth Hotspot Lifted for Greater Darwin; Extended for Katherine; Extended for all of NSW
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today lifted the COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for Greater Darwin, extended the declaration for Katherine (including Tindal), and extended the current Hotspot for all NSW local government areas.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 16 August 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Lieutenant General John Frewen interview with Leigh Sales on ABC 7.30
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview with Leigh Sales on ABC 7.30.
Pause on New Zealand green zone flights
A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly about a pause on New Zealand green zone flights.
Commonwealth Hotspot declared for Greater Darwin and Katherine
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared Darwin and Katherine a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.
Commonwealth hotspot extended for the ACT and for Greater Melbourne
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the current Hotspots for the Australian Capital Territory, and for Greater Melbourne, City of Greater Geelong, Moorabool and Golden Plains.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 9 August 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Declaration of New South Wales as a Hotspot for Commonwealth Support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared the state of New South Wales a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.
Extension of Commonwealth hotspot for Newcastle and surrounding local government areas
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the Newcastle, Cessnock, Lake Macquarie, Dungog, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Port Stephens and Singleton hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.
Declaration of nine Western NSW LGAs as Commonwealth Hotspots
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared the Bathurst, Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Coonamble, Gilgandra, Narromine, Walgett and Warren LGAs Hotspots for the purposes of Commonwealth support.
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) weekly COVID-19 meeting on 11 August 2021 update
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 11 August 2021.
Declaration of the Australian Capital Territory as a Hotspot for Commonwealth Support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared the Australian Capital Territory a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio National on 12 August 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio National on 12 August 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Changes to Hotspots for Commonwealth support in Cairns, Yarrabah, Dubbo and Melbourne
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has de-listed the Hotspot for the purpose of Commonwealth support for the Regional Council of Cairns and Shire of Yarrabah, declared a Hotspot for the Dubbo Regional Council, and extended the Greater Melbourne Hotspot.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on 3AW on 11 August 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on 3AW on 11 August 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC Radio Brisbane on 11 August 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC Radio Brisbane on 11 August 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt's interview on ABC Radio Melbourne on 10 August 2021
Read the transcript of Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt's interview on SBC Radio Melbourne on 10 August 2021 about COVID-19 vaccines.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health, Dr Ruth Vine's opinion piece on mental health impacts of COVID-19
An opinion piece from Dr Ruth Vine, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health, on the mental health impacts of COVID-19, and the response from the Government.
Declaration of areas of regional NSW as Commonwealth hotspots
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared Tamworth Regional Council, Armidale, Byron Shire, Richmond Valley, Ballina Shire and Lismore local government areas (LGAs) COVID-19 hotspots for the purposes of Commonwealth support.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on Radio National Breakfast on 9 August 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on Radio National Breakfast on 9 August 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Listing Regional Council of Cairns and Shire of Yarrabah areas of COVID-19 local transmission as hotspots
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared the Regional Council of Cairns and the Shire of Yarrabah as Hotspots for the purpose of Commonwealth support from 11:59 pm 8 August 2021 until 11:59 pm 11 August 2021 with review on or before 11 August 2021.
De-listed South East QLD Hotspot for Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has de-listed the Hotspot for the purpose of Commonwealth support the City of Brisbane, Moreton Bay Region, Redland City, Logan City, City of Ipswich, Shire of Noosa, City of Gold Coast, Lockyer Valley Region and more.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 2 August 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Greater Melbourne declared a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has declared Greater Melbourne, including Greater Geelong, Moorabool and Golden Plains a hotspot from 11:59pm on 5 August 2021 until 11:59pm on 12 August 2021.
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