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Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC Radio Melbourne on 4 June 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on 4 June 2020 on ABC Radio Melbourne about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC Radio Adelaide on 4 June 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on 4 June 2020 on ABC Radio Adelaide about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 3 June 2020
Read the transcript of the press conference given by Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly about coronavirus (COVID-19) on 3 June 2020.
Further funding for COVID-19 vaccine and treatment research
The Australian Government is investing $66 million from the Medical Research Future Fund into finding a vaccine and treatments for COVID-19, as well as better preparing for future pandemics.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on 3AW Talking Health on 30 May 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on 30 May 2020 on 3AW Talking Health about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 31 May 2020
Read the transcript of the press conference given by Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth about coronavirus (COVID-19) on 31 May 2020.
Principles for COVID-19 public transport operations
As people begin to return to work and school, principles have been developed to provide guidance on public transport for operators and passengers.
Release of the Australian National Disease Surveillance Plan for COVID-19
The Australian National Disease Surveillance Plan for COVID-19 is now available.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on tobacco use, e-cigarette use and COVID-19
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about tobacco use, e-cigarette use and COVID-19.
Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting 29 May 2020
Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting 29 May 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 27 May 2020
Read the transcript of the press conference given by Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly about coronavirus (COVID-19) on 27 May 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 Today on 27 May 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on 27 May 2020 on Channel 9 Today about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on early childhood and learning centres
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about early childhood and learning centres.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on restoration of elective surgery and hospital activity
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about the restoration of elective surgery and hospital activity
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statements on 14 May 2020
3 statements from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee about COVID-19.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on the resumption of sport and recreation activities
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about the resumption of sporting and recreational activity in Australia.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on risk management for re-opening boarding schools and school-based residential colleges
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about risk management for re-opening boarding schools and school-based residential colleges.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) advice on reducing the potential risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools (24 April 2020)
Advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) for school leaders engaging with children, parents, teachers and support staff to reduce even further the relatively low risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statements on 24 April 2020
3 statements from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee about COVID-19.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on restoration of elective surgery
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about the restoration of elective surgery.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) advice on residential aged care facilities
Advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) for residential aged care facilities about minimising the impact of COVID-19.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) advice on reducing the potential risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools
Advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) for school leaders engaging with children, parents, teachers and support staff to reduce even further the relatively low risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 16 April 2020
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about the next phase of modelling to better understand the present state of the coronavirus epidemic.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 9 April 2020
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about recommendations to the National Cabinet around management of health risk for Australian crew on international flights.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statements on 7 April 2020
5 statements from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee about COVID-19.
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