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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.

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.

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.

Hotspot extended for Greater Melbourne, Victoria for the purposes of Commonwealth support

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the Hotspot for all LGAs in Greater Melbourne for the purpose of Commonwealth support.

Returning Australian children

A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about Australian children returning from overseas.

Commonwealth COVID-19 hotspot to end in NSW on 17 October 2021

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has confirmed the Commonwealth hotspot declaration in New South Wales will cease at 11:59 pm on 17 October 2021.

Flights to resume from the South Island of New Zealand; continued pause to green zone flights from the North Island

A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly about New Zealand green zone flights from the South Island of New Zealand to Australia

Hotspot extended for the Rural City of Mildura and the ACT, and declared for Tasmania for the purposes of Commonwealth support

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the Hotspot for the Victorian local government area of the Rural City of Mildura and the ACT, and declared a Hotspot for Tasmania for the purpose of Commonwealth support.
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