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Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 15 November 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support declared for Katherine and Robinson River areas (and surrounding homelands)
The Australian Government Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sonya Bennett, has today declared a hotspot for the Municipality of Katherine, and Robinson River and surrounding homelands.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in Qld, SA and WA
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and at festivals in Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on COVID-19, schools and early childhood education and care
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on COVID-19, schools and early childhood education and care.
AHPPC statement on the role of face masks to protect individuals and the community from COVID-19
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on the role of face masks to protect individuals and the community from COVID-19.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 10 November 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 10 November 2021.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 8 November 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Australians should embrace reopening – with confidence
An opinion piece from Professor Paul Kelly, the Australian Government's Chief Medical Officer, on embracing reopening with confidence.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on mandating vaccination for disability support workers
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on mandating vaccination for disability support workers.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on mandatory vaccination of aged care in-home and community aged care workers
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on mandatory vaccination of Aged Care In-home and Community Aged Care workers.
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Radio on 9 November 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on on ABC News Radio on 9 November 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 9 November 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 9 November 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sunrise on 9 November 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sunrise on 9 November 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in WA and QLD
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in WA and QLD to help you book a vaccination appointment.
Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support declared for Katherine
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared a hotspot for the Municipal of Katherine (including Tindal).
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 3 November 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 3 November 2021.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 1 November 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC Radio Perth on 3 November 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC Radio Perth on 3 November 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 25 October 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC Radio Brisbane on 1 November 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC Radio Brisbane on 1 November 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
We’re opening our borders to the world
From 1 November, fully vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents can travel overseas without an exemption.
Commonwealth COVID-19 hotspot to end in Greater Melbourne on 31 October 2021
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has confirmed the Commonwealth hotspot declaration for all LGAs in Greater Melbourne will cease at 11.59pm on 31 October 2021.
Recommencing quarantine-free travel from New Zealand to Australia
A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly about the recommencement of flights from New Zealand to Australia.
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) weekly COVID-19 meeting on 27 October 2021 update
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 27 October 2021.
Supporting and Strengthening Primary Care as Australia opens up
The Australian Government is taking further steps to support and strengthen the health system as we open up to living with COVID-19 under phases B and C of the National Plan to transition Australia's National COVID Response, as agreed by National Cabinet.
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