Weekly COVID-19 update

For the reporting period of 12 to 18 April 2024.

52

New cases this week (PCR only)

252,378

Total cases since March 2020

12

In hospital

Essential information

Information for people exposed to COVID-19

Information for people who test positive for COVID-19

COVID-19 treatments

COVID-19 vaccines

Latest updates

Latest COVID-19 updates and media releases from the ACT Government

Public health measuresChanges to ACT Government COVID-19 testing and reporting activities

There will be changes to ACT Government COVID-19 testing and reporting activities

15 Dec 2023
FederalStatement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, on the end of the COVID-19 emergency response

COVID-19 is no longer a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS).

24 Oct 2023
VaccineATAGI Update on the COVID-19 Vaccination Program

Recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) regarding an additional COVID-19 dose for highest risk people in 2023.

06 Sep 2023
HealthcareBe prepared to stay well this winter

Canberra’s colder months bring increases of respiratory illnesses in the community.

These illnesses can be unpleasant or more serious. There are things you can do to prepare and prevent becoming sick or severely unwell, such as getting vaccinated.

28 Apr 2023
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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

Last Updated: May 15 2023