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Hotspot extended for Mitchell Shire, lifted for Geelong and Surf Coast, Victoria
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the current hotspot for Mitchell Shire, Victoria.
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.
Lieutenant General John Frewen and Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Alison McMillan's press conference on 24 September 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen and Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Alison McMillan's press conference on 24 September 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Brewarrina, the small town with huge community spirit
Brewarrina is a small town in north-west New South Wales, but don’t let its size fool you - it’s a town with huge community spirit.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 22 September 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 22 September 2021.
ATAGI statement about the need for additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines
A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) about the need for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.
Spikevax (Moderna) COVID-19 vaccine available in pharmacies
The Australian Government is rolling out 440,000 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine through pharmacies across the country this week.
Continued pause to New Zealand green zone flights
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.
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Alison McMillan's press conference on 21 September 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan's press conference about COVID-19 on 21 September 2021.
Commonwealth hotspot extended for Greater Melbourne and declared for Greater Geelong, Surf Coast and Mitchell Shire
The Australian Government CMO, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for Greater Melbourne, and declared a Hotspot for Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire and Mitchell Shire.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC RN Breakfast on 15 September 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC RN Breakfast on 15 September 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 15 September 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 15 September 2021.
Changes made to Hotspots for NSW, ACT, Jervis Bay Territory, Shepparton and Ballarat
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for NSW, ACT and the Jervis Bay Territory, lifted the Hotspot for Shepparton, and declared a Hotspot for Ballarat.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 13 September 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Continued pause to New Zealand green zone flights
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.
The stroke journey
'Having a stroke is a scary experience. It can change your life in an instant. But our stories show that good outcomes are possible, even when everything feels overwhelming,' (Joe, survivor of stroke, and proud Kooma man).
Commonwealth Hotspot Changes for Victoria and Extensions for NSW
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today amended the COVID-19 Hotspot for Victoria and extended the Hotspot for NSW for the purposes of Commonwealth support
Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt's interview on ABC Drive on 7 September 2021
Read the transcript of Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt's interview on ABC Drive on 7 September 2021.
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) weekly COVID-19 meeting on 8 September 2021 update
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 8 September 2021.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 6 September 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Continued pause to New Zealand green zone flights
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.
Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on ABC Radio National on 7 September 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on ABC Radio National on 7 September 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on 3AW on 6 September 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on 3AW on 6 September 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 6 September 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 6 September 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 6 September 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 6 September 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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