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ATAGI Statement – Response to NSW COVID-19 outbreak – 24th July 2021

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) in response to the NSW COVID-19 outbreak.

TGA approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds

Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout has taken another step forward with the Pfizer vaccine being approved for use in children aged 12 to 15 years.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 21 July 2021

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 21 July 2021.

Declaration of Orange City Council, Blayney Shire Council and Cabonne Shire Council as a hotspot for Commonwealth support

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared Orange City Council, Blayney Shire Council and Cabonne Shire Council a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support, for an initial period of 7 days from 11:59pm 21 July to 11:59pm on 28 July 2021.

Declaration of Metropolitan Adelaide as a Hotspot for Commonwealth support

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared Metropolitan Adelaide a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support, for an initial period of 7 days from 11:59pm 20 July 2021 until 11:59pm 27 July 2021.

Extension of the Greater Melbourne and Victorian LGAs Hotspot for Commonwealth Support

The Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has extended the COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for Greater Melbourne, Moorabool Shire, City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, Borough of Queenscliff, Bass Coast Shire LGA and the Rural City of Mildura to 27 July 2021.

Declaration of Greater Melbourne as a Hotspot for Commonwealth support widened

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has widened the Greater Melbourne, Moorabool Shire, City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, Borough of Queenscliff, Bass Coast Shire LGA, including Phillip Island Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.

Declaration of Greater Melbourne as a Hotspot for Commonwealth support widened

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has widened the Greater Melbourne, Moorabool Shire, City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire and Borough of Queenscliff Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.

'First in the Kimberley'

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is continuing its good work in helping remote Australian communities get access to the COVID-19 vaccine.

Greater Melbourne declared a hotspot for Commonwealth support

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has declared the Greater Melbourne, Moorabool Shire, City of Greater Geelong, Borough of Queenscliff and Surf Coast Shire a COVID-19 hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 14 July 2021

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 14 July 2021.

Extension of the Greater Sydney Hotspot for Commonwealth Support

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has extended the COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for Greater Sydney, including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Shellharbour and Wollongong, to 30 July 2021.

ATAGI statement on use of COVID-19 vaccines in an outbreak setting

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the use of COVID-19 vaccines in an outbreak setting.

Arm yourself against COVID-19

The Australian Government has launched a new campaign to encourage eligible Australians to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on public health management of persons fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on public health management of persons fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2.
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