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...
Information about COVID-19 rapid antigen tests
From the Australian Government Department of Health
If you have COVID-19 symptoms, even if mild, you should get tested as soon as possible. Knowing whether...
Keeping vulnerable communities safe from COVID-19
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting frontline council staff across Victoria to keep vulnerable communities safe during the pandemic with a rollout of additional...
Omicron variant cases surging, authorities warn
Authorities are warning that an Omicron sub-variant is on track to become the dominant strain of COVID-19 in Victoria.
Cases of the BA.4 and BA.5...
Australia’s COVID deaths pass 10,000 amid Omicron wave
Australia’s COVID-19 death toll has now surpassed ten thousand. The grim milestone was marked with the announcement of Sunday’s new COVID death figures.
This comes...
Employers given options to keep workers COVIDsafe
Changes made under the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (COVID-19 Vaccination Information) Regulations 2022 will allow employers to collect the vaccination information of workers if they...
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...
Winter surge, risks & why we need the Covid conversation going
Covid’s winter surge in Victoria is alarming. The numbers are telling. Rising hospitalisations. Double digit deaths. And top pandemic advisers are warning that the...
Covid advice for Victorians to stay well in winter
The Victorian Government is providing Victorians with more advice on how they can protect themselves and their families this winter, with enhanced communications, community...
Covid hospital admissions in Victoria soar by almost 80%
Hospital admissions in Victoria have soared, with health experts saying state and federal authorities need new COVID strategies.
According to the Australian Medical Association (AMA),...