Doctors resisting calls for COVID-19 antiviral treatments to be sold over the counter have accused pharmacists of creating a false narrative for commercial reasons.
The federal health minister says there will be a limited supply of the Moderna vaccine for children as young as six months, should it be granted final approval.
Unions, medical experts and businesses have welcomed the federal government's choice to reinstate the $750 pandemic isolation payment following widespread criticism.
National Cabinet is expected to meet next week for a briefing on the latest medical advice and pandemic response as COVID-19 cases surge across the country.
The ACT health system is looking at a grim couple of months, with COVID-19 cases expected to soar to up to 3,000 a day and rampant influenza strains spreading through the community.
Daily confirmed COVID-19 cases in the ACT are predicted to triple over the next month, ACT Chief Health Officer Kerryn Coleman warned at a virus update to the Canberra community today, Monday 11 July.
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says Australians must make their own COVID-19 choices, as experts back a decision to expand access to a fourth vaccine dose.
