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Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 28 April 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan and Commodore Eric Young's press conference about COVID-19 on 28 April 2021.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 26 April 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
ATAGI reinforce recommendations on use of COVID-19 vaccines following review of vaccine safety data and benefits
A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on use of COVID-19 vaccines following review of vaccine safety data and benefits.
Response to latest ATAGI advice
A statement from Professor Paul Kelly, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer in Response to latest ATAGI advice.
COVID-19 Vaccination Program – National Cabinet update on 22 April 2021
A presentation with an update on Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout is now available to view or download.
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's press conference on 16 April 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's press conference on 16 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on continuous learning in managed quarantine for international arrivals
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on continuous learning in managed quarantine for international arrivals.
Safety of Australians our No. 1 priority
Read the opinion piece by Australian Government Chief Medical officer, Professor Paul Kelly.
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's press conference on 12 April 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's press conference on 12 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
New advice on AstraZeneca vaccine
There have been changes to the advice around the COVID-19 vaccines. The Pfizer vaccine is now preferred to the AstraZeneca vaccine for adults aged under 50 years.
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sunrise on 12 April 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sunrise on 12 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sunrise on 12 April 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sunrise on 12 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 12 April 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 12 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio National on 12 April 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio National on 12 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Department of Health Secretary, Dr Brendan Murphy interview on 4BC on 9 April 2021
Read the transcript of Department of Health Secretary, Dr Brendan Murphy's interview on 4BC on 9 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Department of Health Secretary, Dr Brendan Murphy interview on ABC Radio Canberra on 9 April 2021
Read the transcript of Department of Health Secretary, Dr Brendan Murphy's interview on ABC Radio Canberra on 9 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sunrise on 9 April 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sunrise on 9 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly's interview on Sky News on 9 April 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sky News on 9 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly's interview on the Today Show on 9 April 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on the Today Show on 9 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 9 April 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 9 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Joint statement on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in response to new vaccine safety concerns
Professor Brendan Murphy, Department of Health Secretary and Professor Paul Kelly, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer have released a joint statement about ATAGI's latest clinical advice on the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Joint statement on COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine advice from ATAGI
A joint statement from Professor Brendan Murphy, Department of Health Secretary and Professor Paul Kelly, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer.
ATAGI statement on AstraZeneca vaccine in response to new vaccine safety concerns
A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in response to new vaccine safety concerns.
Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly's interview on Sky News on 8 April 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sky News on 8 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly's interview on the Today Show on 8 April 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on the Today Show on 8 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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