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Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 13 November 2020
Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 13 November 2020.
Preliminary advice from ATAGI on general principles for the COVID-19 vaccination program
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has released preliminary advice on general principles to guide the prioritisation of target populations in a COVID-19 vaccination program in Australia.
National Contact Tracing Review
The National Contact Tracing Review has been released by National Cabinet.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy endorsement
The National Cabinet has endorsed the Australian Government's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on very high risk social environments
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on very high risk social environments – nightclubs, dance venues, and large unstructured outdoor events.
Acting Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC Radio National on 2 November 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio National on 2 November 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
New COVID-19 mental health campaign – How’s your head today?
How’s your head today? is a new national COVID-19 mental health campaign that urges people to prioritise their mental health, raise awareness about how to identify when something is wrong, and encourage people to seek help.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC Radio National on 28 October 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ruth Vine's interview on ABC Radio National on 28 October 2020
Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 23 October 2020
Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 23 October 2020.
Framework for national reopening – October 2020
The Framework for National Reopening builds on the 3-Step Framework for a COVIDSafe Australia, to nationally reopen to a state of ‘COVID Normal’, wherever it is safe to do so, by December 2020.
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer press conference on 19 October 2020
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan's press conference on COVID-19 on 19 October 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC Radio National on 15 October 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd on ABC Radio National on 15 October 2020
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Sunrisel on 15 October 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd on Sunrise on 15 October 2020
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on The Today Show on 28 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd interview on The Today Show on 28 August 2020
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC Radio National on 14 October 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ruth Vine's interview on ABC Radio National on 14 October 2020
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer press conference on 23 September 2020
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan's press conference on COVID-19 on 23 September 2020.
Aged care outbreaks decline as efforts focus on prevention and recovery
As COVID-19 case numbers in aged care continue to fall in Victoria in line with the fall in community transmission, the Response Centre is shifting gear to focus on prevention and recovery, including returning residents to their homes, whilst continuing to support facilities with existing outbreaks.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer’s press conference about COVID-19 on 21 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's press conference about COVID-19 on 21 September 2020.
Additional support for COVID-19 vaccine research projects
The Australian Government is providing almost $6 million for the research and development of 3 Australian COVID-19 vaccines.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 21 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 21 September 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 21 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Sunrise on 21 September 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 18 September 2020
Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 18 September 2020.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on boarding students and students living in border zones
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on boarding students and students living in border zones.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on The Project on 16 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Nick Coatsworth's on The Project on 16 September 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer’s press conference about COVID-19 on 16 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's press conference about COVID-19 on 16 September 2020.
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