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Declaration of Greater Melbourne as a Hotspot for Commonwealth support widened

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has widened the Greater Melbourne, Moorabool Shire, City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, Borough of Queenscliff, Bass Coast Shire LGA, including Phillip Island Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.

Declaration of Greater Melbourne as a Hotspot for Commonwealth support widened

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has widened the Greater Melbourne, Moorabool Shire, City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire and Borough of Queenscliff Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.

'First in the Kimberley'

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is continuing its good work in helping remote Australian communities get access to the COVID-19 vaccine.

Greater Melbourne declared a hotspot for Commonwealth support

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has declared the Greater Melbourne, Moorabool Shire, City of Greater Geelong, Borough of Queenscliff and Surf Coast Shire a COVID-19 hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 14 July 2021

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 14 July 2021.

Extension of the Greater Sydney Hotspot for Commonwealth Support

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has extended the COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for Greater Sydney, including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Shellharbour and Wollongong, to 30 July 2021.

ATAGI statement on use of COVID-19 vaccines in an outbreak setting

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the use of COVID-19 vaccines in an outbreak setting.

Arm yourself against COVID-19

The Australian Government has launched a new campaign to encourage eligible Australians to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on public health management of persons fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on public health management of persons fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on mandating vaccination among residential disability support workers

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on mandating vaccination among residential disability support workers.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on National Principles for Infection Prevention and Control in Quarantine

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on National Principles for Infection Prevention and Control in Quarantine.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on vaccination arrangements for workers in mobile workforce

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on vaccination arrangements for workers in mobile workforce.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 7 July 2021

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 7 July 2021.

Extension of the Greater Sydney Hotspot for Commonwealth Support

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has extended the COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for Greater Sydney, including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Shellharbour and Wollongong, to 16 July 2021.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on testing travellers once they leave managed quarantine

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on testing travellers once they leave managed quarantine.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on National Principles for Managed Quarantine

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on National Principles for Managed Quarantine.
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