The Latest Breaking News from ACT Health

ACT govt to shut COVID testing centre

The centre will close for good at 3.50pm Friday, and staff will transferred to the Mitchell drive-through testing centre, ACT Health says.

The Canberra Times · Jun 9, 2022

Ten Canberra schools put students in remote learning

There were 474 cases of COVID reported to 69 public schools in the week ending June 5.

The Canberra Times · Jun 8, 2022

Canberra flu numbers spike early this year

All except one of the positive cases were influenza type A.

The Canberra Times · Jun 8, 2022

'That's fine' for Canberrans to get free flu jab from NSW: ACT Health Minister

The ACT Health Minister said the ACT has a high take-up of the flu vaccine

The Canberra Times · May 30, 2022

ACT records COVID death as hospitalisations fall slightly

822 new cases of COVID-19 in last 24 hours

The Canberra Times · May 28, 2022

Coleman calls to 'pick up that mask and put it back on', but ACT stops short of mandate

The ACT recorded 849 new cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours until Thursday 8pm.

The Canberra Times · May 27, 2022

Flu cases soar, as free vaccine encouraged

Influenza cases are tracking higher than pre-pandemic years.

The Canberra Times · May 26, 2022

Canberra flu cases soar, but free vaccines not being considered

The rising cases are placing further pressure on Canberra's health system.

The Canberra Times · May 26, 2022

One COVID death as ACT hospitalisations keep rising

Virus pressures continue to be felt at Canberra hospitals

The Canberra Times · May 21, 2022

Top doctor urges Canberrans to wear masks as elective surgeries cancelled

"Keep our emergency departments for emergencies": ACT Health

The Canberra Times · May 18, 2022