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Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) updated statement on the role of asymptomatic testing

An updated statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on the role of asymptomatic testing for COVID-19.

$25 million for research into preventing and treating COVID-19

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) will provide $25 million in funding for new COVID-19 clinical trials involving high-quality research into the virus.

Financial support for aged care providers directly impacted by COVID-19

Two funding grants are available to help aged care providers manage the financial impact of COVID-19. Find out about the grants, how they are different and understand which ones you can apply for.
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