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Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support extended for NSW and Jervis Bay
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the Hotspot for the purpose of Commonwealth support for NSW and the Jervis Bay Territory.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks now open in Qld and WA
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and at festivals in Queensland and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.
Hotspot declared for the Rural City of Mildura, Victoria
The Australian Government Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd, has today declared the Victorian local government area of Mildura a Hotspot for the purpose of Commonwealth support.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 6 October 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 6 October 2021.
Updated advice on requirements for workers in health care settings who are exposed to COVID-19
The Department of Health welcomes new guidance to help health and residential care providers best manage workers exposed to COVID-19 infection.
Third dose of COVID-19 vaccine recommended for people who are severely immunocompromised
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) have recommended a third dose of COVID-19 vaccines for people who are immunocompromised.
Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support extended for Greater Melbourne, and Mitchell Shire
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, extended the Hotspot for all Victorian local government areas (LGAs) of Greater Melbourne, and Mitchell Shire for the purpose of Commonwealth support.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 4 October
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 6 October 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 6 October 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC Radio Brisbane on 6 October 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC Radio Brisbane on 6 October 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 6 October 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 6 October 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Pause on New Zealand green zone flights continued
A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly about New Zealand green zone flights due to the current COVID-19 outbreak in New Zealand.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in Qld and WA
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and at festivals in Queensland and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 27 September
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support declared for Greater Shepparton, Victoria
The Australian Government Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd, has today declared a Hotspot for the Victorian LGA of Greater Shepparton for the purpose of Commonwealth support.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on COVID-19, schools and reopening Australia
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on COVID-19, schools and reopening Australia.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on visitation in residential aged care facilities
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on National Principles for Infection Prevention and Control in Quarantine.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on mandatory vaccination of all workers in health care settings
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on National Principles for Infection Prevention and Control in Quarantine.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on the role of ventilation in reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on the role of ventilation in reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19
Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support declared for Moorabool Shire, Victoria
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared a hotspot for the Victorian local governement area (LGA) of Moorabool Shire for the purpose of Commonwealth support.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 29 September 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 29 September 2021.
Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support extended for NSW, Jervis Bay and the ACT
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the hotspots for the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and the Jervis Bay Territory.
Framework for international travel and COVID-19 vaccines
To enable fully vaccinated Australians to travel, the Australian Government is finalising new arrangements. Find out more.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sky News on 30 September 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sky News on 30 September 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support declared for Latrobe City
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared a hotspot for Latrobe City, Victoria.
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