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National Cabinet Media Statement
In response to COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, National Cabinet has agreed to new approaches for Rapid antigen testing, essential workers close contact and the National Framework for Managing COVID-19 in Schools and Early Childhood Education and Care.
Top 3 COVID-19 vaccine questions – Inclusions in a COVID-19 plan, managing symptoms, and getting medical help
Professor Michael Kidd, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, answers the top three questions you’ve been asking on our social accounts.
Tested positive for COVID-19? What you need to do now
COVID-19 cases are rising across Australia. Find out what to do if you test positive.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on 88.3 Southern FM on 10 January 2022
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on 88.3 Southern FM on 10 January 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Sky News on 11 January 2022
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Sky News on 11 January 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on the Today Show on 11 January 2022
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on the Today Show on 11 January 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 11 January 2022
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 11 January 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Sunrise on 11 January 2022
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Sunrise on 11 January 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
AHPPC interim guidance on permissions and restrictions for workers in food and grocery supply
This interim guidance from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) is to support decision making when a worker has been exposed to a COVID-19 outbreak or community transmission.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in NSW, Qld, SA, Tas and WA
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.
COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged 5 to 11
Children aged five to 11 years are now eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine. Book an appointment at Australia.gov.au.
Prime Minister’s statement on new approaches to testing protocols
In response to COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, National Cabinet has agreed to new approaches for test and isolate protocols.
COVID-19 vaccination info kiosks open now in NSW, Qld, SA and WA
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and at events in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.
AHPPC statement on testing, tracing, isolating and quarantining in high levels of COVID-19 community transmission
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on test, trace, isolate and quarantine (TTIQ) in the context of high levels of COVID-19 community transmission.
Prime Minister's statement in response to COVID-19 and the Omicron variant
In response to the COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, National Cabinet has agreed to new approaches to testing and isolation for close contacts and COVID cases.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in QLD
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in QLD and WA to help you book a vaccination appointment.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 22 December 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 22 December 2021.
ATAGI Statement on the Omicron variant and the timing of COVID-19 booster vaccination
A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) about the COVID-19 Omicron variant and the timing of COVID-19 booster vaccination.
COVID-19 – Omicron update from CMO Professor Paul Kelly
An update from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about the new Omicron variant of concern.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 23 December 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 23 December 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 23 December 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 23 December 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
AHPPC statement on the Omicron public health implications and response options
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on the public health implications of the Omicron variant and response options.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in Qld, SA, Vic and WA
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 15 December 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 15 December 2021.
ATAGI statement on Omicron variant
A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) about the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
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