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Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Sky News First Edition on 11 June 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on 11 June 2020 with Peter Stefanovic on Sky News First Edition about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 Today on 11 June 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on 11 June 2020 on Channel 9 Today about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer interview on Channel 9 Today on 10 June 2020
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan's interview on 10 June 2020 on Channel 9 Today about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 Today on 9 June 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on 9 June 2020 on Channel 9 Today about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 9 June 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on 9 June 2020 on Channel 7 Sunrise about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 8 June 2020
Read the transcript of the press conference given by Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth about coronavirus (COVID-19) on 8 June 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 7 June 2020
Read the transcript of the press conference given by Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly about coronavirus (COVID-19) on 7 June 2020
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on large gatherings and the need for continued caution
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about large gatherings and the need for continued caution.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC Radio Melbourne on 4 June 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on 4 June 2020 on ABC Radio Melbourne about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC Radio Adelaide on 4 June 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on 4 June 2020 on ABC Radio Adelaide about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 3 June 2020
Read the transcript of the press conference given by Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly about coronavirus (COVID-19) on 3 June 2020.
Further funding for COVID-19 vaccine and treatment research
The Australian Government is investing $66 million from the Medical Research Future Fund into finding a vaccine and treatments for COVID-19, as well as better preparing for future pandemics.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on 3AW Talking Health on 30 May 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on 30 May 2020 on 3AW Talking Health about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 31 May 2020
Read the transcript of the press conference given by Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth about coronavirus (COVID-19) on 31 May 2020.
Principles for COVID-19 public transport operations
As people begin to return to work and school, principles have been developed to provide guidance on public transport for operators and passengers.
The mental health impact of COVID-19
An opinion piece by the Australian Government’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health, Dr Ruth Vine.
Release of the Australian National Disease Surveillance Plan for COVID-19
The Australian National Disease Surveillance Plan for COVID-19 is now available.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on tobacco use, e-cigarette use and COVID-19
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about tobacco use, e-cigarette use and COVID-19.
Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting 29 May 2020
Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting 29 May 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 27 May 2020
Read the transcript of the press conference given by Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly about coronavirus (COVID-19) on 27 May 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 Today on 27 May 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on 27 May 2020 on Channel 9 Today about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on early childhood and learning centres
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about early childhood and learning centres.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on restoration of elective surgery and hospital activity
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about the restoration of elective surgery and hospital activity
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statements on 14 May 2020
3 statements from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee about COVID-19.
National Mental Health and Wellbeing Pandemic Response Plan
Read about Australia’s National Mental Health and Wellbeing Pandemic Response Plan.
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