Read news, resources and alerts relating to Coronavirus COVID-19 in Australia. Find out what you need to know about Covid-19 - including its symptoms, the differences compared to influenza, how Covid-19 will affect your travel plans, and more.
How Do the COVID Vaccines Change Your Risk of Infection? And Are You Less Likely to Pass it On?
Media reports about deaths and hospitalisations of fully or partially vaccinated people in this global pandemic can be a bit confusing, making it hard to work out what the benefit would be for us and our loved ones.
You Now Need a Vaccine Passport in Australia. How Do They Work and What Do You Need Them For?
The Australian states worst hit by the COVID-19 pandemic are now opening up after months of infections, lockdowns and restrictions. The vaccine rollout has gathered pace and the number of double vaccinated residents continues to grow.
International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates (ICVC) for Australians
From October 19, 2021, Australians have been able to access their International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates (ICVC) through the MyGov website.
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Smartraveller
March 13: The Australian government advised all Australians to reconsider their need for non-essential overseas travel at this time - regardles
WHO: SUBJECT IN FOCUS: Q&A: Similarities and differences – COVID-19 and influenza
Both viral infections which cause fever and respiratory symptoms, but what about transmission and other important differences? The WHO published answers to the questions –
Experts answer coronavirus/COVID-19 questions
Youtube presentation by The Conversation in which questions on COVID-19 and the SARS-CoV-2 virus are answered by experts Dr Lisa Sedger, a lecturer in Virology, Immunology