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Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on the resumption of sport and recreation activities

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about the resumption of sporting and recreational activity in Australia.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on risk management for re-opening boarding schools and school-based residential colleges

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about risk management for re-opening boarding schools and school-based residential colleges.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) advice on reducing the potential risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools (24 April 2020)

Advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) for school leaders engaging with children, parents, teachers and support staff to reduce even further the relatively low risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statements on 24 April 2020

3 statements from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee about COVID-19.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on restoration of elective surgery

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about the restoration of elective surgery.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) advice on residential aged care facilities

Advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) for residential aged care facilities about minimising the impact of COVID-19.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) advice on reducing the potential risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools

Advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) for school leaders engaging with children, parents, teachers and support staff to reduce even further the relatively low risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 16 April 2020

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about the next phase of modelling to better understand the present state of the coronavirus epidemic.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 9 April 2020

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about recommendations to the National Cabinet around management of health risk for Australian crew on international flights.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statements on 7 April 2020

5 statements from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee about COVID-19.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 3 April 2020

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee about COVID-19 in children and early childhood and learning centres.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) Advice to National Cabinet on 30 March 2020

The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee recommended special provisions be applied to vulnerable people in the workplace.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) Advice to National Cabinet on 30 March 2020

The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee recognised local circumstances may prompt States and Territories to introduce additional measures to further control community transmission.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) Advice to National Cabinet on 25 March 2020

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee about school immunisation programs and dental services.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) advice to National Cabinet on 24 March 2020

Read the latest statements from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) advice to National Cabinet on 24 March 2020

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee about the temporary suspension of all non-urgent elective surgery.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 22 March 2020

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 21 March 2020

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement regarding travel restrictions on 18 March 2020

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 18 March 2020

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 17 March 2020

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 13 March 2020

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 12 March 2020

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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