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Victorians urged to get tested for COVID-19 if they have any symptoms

Victorians with a cough, fever, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, or loss of sense of smell or taste should get tested for COVID-19 as soon as possible.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on recent outbreaks of COVID-19 in Victoria

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about recent outbreaks of COVID-19 in Victoria.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) update to residential aged care facilities about minimising the impact of COVID-19

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) to update residential aged care facilities about minimising the impact of COVID-19.
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