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Andrew Brown

Defence force to help aged care sector

Members of the ADF will be deployed to help assist aged care facilities as they deal with COVID-19. (AAP)

Members of the Australian Defence Force will be deployed to assist the aged care sector as it deals with a spike in COVID-19 cases.

Following a meeting of federal cabinet's national security committee on Monday, as many as 1700 ADF personnel will be used to help the sector.

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