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Commonwealth COVID-19 hotspot to end in NSW on 17 October 2021

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has confirmed the Commonwealth hotspot declaration in New South Wales will cease at 11:59 pm on 17 October 2021.

Flights to resume from the South Island of New Zealand; continued pause to green zone flights from the North Island

A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly about New Zealand green zone flights from the South Island of New Zealand to Australia

Hotspot extended for the Rural City of Mildura and the ACT, and declared for Tasmania for the purposes of Commonwealth support

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the Hotspot for the Victorian local government area of the Rural City of Mildura and the ACT, and declared a Hotspot for Tasmania for the purpose of Commonwealth support.

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 local government areas (LGAs) in Greater Melbourne for the purpose of Commonwealth support.

Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support extended for NSW and Jervis Bay

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the Hotspot for the purpose of Commonwealth support for NSW and the Jervis Bay Territory.

Hotspot declared for the Rural City of Mildura, Victoria

The Australian Government Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd, has today declared the Victorian local government area of Mildura a Hotspot for the purpose of Commonwealth support.

Pause on New Zealand green zone flights continued

A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly about New Zealand green zone flights due to the current COVID-19 outbreak in New Zealand.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on COVID-19, schools and reopening Australia

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on COVID-19, schools and reopening Australia.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on visitation in residential aged care facilities

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on National Principles for Infection Prevention and Control in Quarantine.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on mandatory vaccination of all workers in health care settings

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on National Principles for Infection Prevention and Control in Quarantine.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on the role of ventilation in reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on the role of ventilation in reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19

Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support declared for Moorabool Shire, Victoria

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared a hotspot for the Victorian local governement area (LGA) of Moorabool Shire for the purpose of Commonwealth support.

Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support extended for NSW, Jervis Bay and the ACT

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the hotspots for the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and the Jervis Bay Territory.

Framework for international travel and COVID-19 vaccines

To enable fully vaccinated Australians to travel, the Australian Government is finalising new arrangements. Find out more.
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