Covid testing changes to focus on highest-risk Victorians
Victoria will operationalise isolation and testing requirements for COVID-19 cases and contacts recommended by National Cabinet yesterday, with new pandemic orders taking effect from...
Free N95, KN95 masks to be distributed for community safety
The Government will provide free N95 and KN95 masks to protect some of the most vulnerable members of our community and help reduce transmission...
More child-friendly vax sites for five to 11-year-olds
As thousands of Victorian children gear up for their COVID-19 vaccinations starting today, the Victorian Government is doubling the number of state-run sites where...
Victoria still leads other states on vaccination uptake
Almost 14 months into the Commonwealth’s vaccination program, Victorians are still coming forward to get protected and stay up to date with their COVID-19...
New COVIDSafe Summer rules & a sense of what 2021 will look like
Victorian Prime Minister Daniel Andrews has ensured “our new ‘COVIDSafe Summer’ will be in place until at least the end of January, giving Victorians...
Masks no longer mandatory on trams, trains, taxis
In a sensible step to ensure national consistency, and with COVID case numbers well below their winter peak, masks will no longer be mandatory...
Victorian women leading COVID-19 research charge
Victoria’s female scientists have been celebrated for their dedication and excellence as they spearhead the medical research response to coronavirus.
Almost 60 per cent of...
Masks off and a little ‘normal’ Christmas for Victorians
Three months ago, Victoria had 4,293 active cases. Today we have one.
An elated Premier Daniel Andrews said, “It’s an incredible achievement. And the clearest...
Why we need to talk about Covid vaccine & children
Ten-year old Akash*, who goes to a school in Melton, is not vaccinated. His mother Supriya* says she is happy with not going ahead...
Most Covid restrictions to be removed from Friday
As the peak of the Omicron wave begins to subside—and with almost 70 per cent of adults now armed with their third dose—Victoria will...