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10 million additional Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines secured
Australia has secured an extra 10 million doses of the Pzifer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, bringing the total number of doses of this vaccine to 20 million.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) updated statement on minimising the potential risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools
An updated statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on on minimising the potential risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools.
$1.9 billion to go towards COVID-19 vaccine rollout
The Prime Minister has outlined plans to deliver Australia's COVID-19 vaccination program this year. Find out more.
Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's statement about nurses' key role in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Read the statement of Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's statement about nurses' key role in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's press conference on 31 January 2021
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's press conference on 31 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's press conference on 31 January 2021
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's press conference on 31 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
New information campaign to encourage Australians to get a COVID-19 vaccine
A campaign to encourage Australians to get the COVID-19 vaccine has begun.
Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on 4BC Breakfast on 26 January 2021
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on 4BC Breakfast on 26 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's press conference on 27 January 2021
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's press conference on 27 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's press conference on 28 January 2021
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's press conference on 28 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Sunrise on 26 January 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Sunrise on 26 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Radio National Breakfast on 26 January 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Radio National Breakfast on 26 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 26 January 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 26 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on The Today Show on 26 January 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on The Today Show on 26 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 27 January 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 27 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on The Today Show on 27 January 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on The Today Show on 27 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on Channel 7, Sunrise on 27 January 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on Channel 7, Sunrise on 27 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on SKY News on 27 January 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on SKY News on 27 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
TGA provisionally approves Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on COVID-19 and influenza vaccination requirements for aged care workers
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on COVID-19 and influenza vaccination requirements for aged care workers.
Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 20 January 2021
Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 20 January 2021.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout: Primary care participation in Phase 1b–call for expressions of interest from General Practices
Accredited general practices are invited to express their interest in participating in Phase 1b of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on 2GB Radio Breakfast on 20 January 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on 2GB Radio Breakfast on 20 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer’s press conference about COVID-19 on 19 January 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's press conference about COVID-19 on 19 January 2021.
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's statement on the Greater Brisbane hotspot
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer has removed Greater Brisbane from its listing as a Commonwealth hotspot today.
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