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Greater Melbourne Area declared a hotspot for Commonwealth support

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer has declared the Greater Melbourne area a COVID-19 hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.

COVID-19 vaccine information and resources for aged care providers

New information about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout to residential aged care facilities is now available.

Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 5 February 2021

Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 5 February 2021.

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.

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.
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