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Declaration of Sydney as a hotspot for Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared the local government areas of City of Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Bayside, Canada Bay, Inner West and Randwick a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support, for an initial period of 7 days.
Declaration of Sydney as a hotspot for Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared the Local Government Areas of City of Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Bayside, Canada Bay, Inner West and Randwick a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support, for an initial period of 7 days.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 21 June 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 21 June 2021
Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 21 June 2021.
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly, Lieutenant General John Frewen and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 21 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly, Lieutenant General John Frewen and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 21 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's press conference on 20 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan's press conference about COVID-19 on 20 June 2021.
International Legends of League
A major sporting event Legends of League was held at the end of May in rural and remote Queensland. This was the perfect opportunity for local health services to share important health information with the community.
Is it true? Will the flu vaccine protect me from getting COVID-19?
COVID-19 and influenza, also known as the flu, are not the same.
New advice on COVID-19 vaccines
There have been changes to the advice on COVID-19 vaccines. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine as the preferred vaccine for those aged 16 to 59 years.
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on 3AW on 18 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on 3AW on 18 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio Melbourne on 17 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio Melbourne on 17 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio Canberra on 18 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio Canberra on 18 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 18 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 18 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on 2GB on 18 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on 2GB on 18 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on The Project on 17 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on The Project on 17 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Statement in response to latest ATAGI advice regarding COVID-19 vaccines
A statement from the Professor Paul Kelly, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer in response to the latest Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) advice on COVID-19 vaccines.
Statement in response to latest ATAGI advice
A statement from the Professor Paul Kelly, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer in response to the latest Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) advice on COVID-19 vaccines.
ATAGI statement on revised recommendations on the use of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca, 17 June 2021
A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in response to new vaccine safety concerns.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 14 June 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 10 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 10 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 9 June 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 9 June 2021.
Infection Control Expert Group (ICEG) statement – Updated recommendations to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19 infection
The Infection Control Expert Group (ICEG) and National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce have jointly agreed on updated recommendations to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19 infection. This includes advice on when to use face (surgical) masks, P2/N95 respirators and eye protection.
Greater Melbourne hotspot for Commonwealth support lifted
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, to lift the COVID-19 hotspot declaration of the Greater Melbourne area, from 11:59 pm 10 June 2021.
Joint statement – Updated ICEG advice to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19
A joint statement from Professor Paul Kelly, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer and Professor Alison McMillan, Australian Government Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
Joint statement – Updated ICEG advice to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19
A joint statement from Professor Paul Kelly, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer and Professor Alison McMillan, Australian Government Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
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