21 April 2022 – Coronavirus (COVID-19) health alert

21 April 2022 – Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) health alert

The Government is now operating in accordance with the Caretaker Conventions pending the outcome of the 2022 federal election.

This fact sheet explains how to do a rapid antigen test (RAT) with your saliva.

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The Department of Health acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to elders both past and present.

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