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Returning Australian children
A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about Australian children returning from overseas.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Sky News on 28 October 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Sky News on 28 October 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Sunrise on 28 October 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Sunrise on 28 October 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 28 October 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 28 October 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Vaccine Operation Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 18 October
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 25 October 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 25 October 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 25 October 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 25 October 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 25 October 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 25 October 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in WA
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres in Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.
Spread Freedom
The Australian Government has launched the next phase of the COVID-19 campaign to encourage eligible Australians to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 20 October 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 20 October 2021.
Hotspot lifted for the Rural City of Mildura, and extended for Greater Melbourne, for the purposes of Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has lifted the hotspot for the local government area (LGA) of the Rural City of Mildura, and extended the hotspot for all LGAs in Greater Melbourne, for the purpose of Commonwealth support.
Commonwealth COVID-19 hotspot to end in the ACT on 18 October 2021
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has confirmed the Commonwealth hotspot declaration in the Australian Capital Territory will cease at 11:59 pm on 18 October 2021.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in SA
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres in South Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.
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
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 13 October 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 13 October 2021.
More time to get vaccinated against shingles
The shingles vaccine Zostavax® will continue to be free for people aged 71-79 if they missed getting it at aged 70.
National Immunisation Program: Shingles vaccination catch-up program extended
The shingles vaccine Zostavax® will continue to be free for people aged 71-79 through to 31 October 2023.
Hotspot lifted for Mitchell Shire for the purposes of Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today lifted the Hotspot for the Victorian local government area of Mitchell shire for the purpose of Commonwealth support.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 11 October
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
COVID-19 vaccination services for people with disability, carers and disability workers
We maintain a list of Commonwealth COVID-19 vaccination services for people with disability, family members and carers, and disability workers.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on recommendations for managing COVID-19 health risks
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on recommendations for managing COVID-19 health risks.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks now open in Qld and WA
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and at festivals in Queensland and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 6 October 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 6 October 2021.
Third dose of COVID-19 vaccine recommended for people who are severely immunocompromised
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) have recommended a third dose of COVID-19 vaccines for people who are immunocompromised.
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