Govt making important changes for safe, successful VCE exams
The public health team is making important changes to the management of school exposures and students who become primary close contacts—ensuring Year 12s can...
Victorian man tests positive, exposure sites identified
A full public health response is underway after an individual in Victoria tested positive to COVID-19.
The individual, a male in his 30s, recently returned...
As more Victorians struggle with mental health, govt to the rescue
As the serious Delta outbreak continues across the state, the Victorian Government is making sure more Victorians struggling during this difficult period have access...
Backing world-leading research into COVID-19 treatments
The Andrews Labor Government is backing Victorian research into new coronavirus treatment, including a nasal spray medication that envelops the virus and reduces household...
Omicron vaccine booster approved for third & fourth doses
The Australian medical regulator has provisionally approved an Omicron specific vaccine for third and fourth doses.
The vaccine, produced by Moderna, is the first variant...
Getting boosted on time better than waiting for Omicron specific jab
Experts say that receiving any currently available vaccine for a booster dose is better than waiting for the Omicron specific vaccine.
Australian medical authorities have...
Mask mandates on flights are off, now onus is on you
From September 9, the government removed the mandatory wearing of masks on domestic flights. The requirement to wear a mask on international flights to...
Increased demand for long COVID treatment
Long-COVID rehabilitation centres are facing an increased demand for treatment, with wait times of up to five months.
St Vincent’s respiratory clinic currently has a...
25km limit lifted as state comes back together from tonight
Victorian Acting Premier James Merlino on Wednesday (16 June) announced easing of more restrictions beginning with the lifting of the 25km travel limit.
“From 11.59pm...
Victoria makes Australia’s first mRNA vaccine candidate
Victorian scientists and manufacturers have created Australia’s first mRNA COVID-19 vaccine candidate—Australia’s first ever mRNA drug product—in just five months, enabling clinical trials to...