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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).
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).
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