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ACT parliament passes new COVID-19 powers

It would give government ministers the power to make decisions around certain public directions.

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Stephen-Smith says no health worker is 'too important' to face consequences

The Health Minister said a safe workplace was being prioritised.

The Canberra Times

Health boss says more can be done to support staff following death of Dr Peter Scott

The chief executive of Canberra Health Services has paid tribute to Dr Scott.

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ACT govt releases new strategy to address out-of-home care issues

The territory government has launched a new eight-year families and children's strategy.

The Canberra Times

'Starting to run low': free interstate flu shots having impact on ACT

Demand is expected to surge in states were free vaccines are being offered.

The Canberra Times

'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

ACT COVID hospitalisations remain in 90s

The ACT recorded 820 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday.

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Elective surgery delays likely to be faced over winter as flu, COVID spreads

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith said it was unclear how long delays on elective surgery would last, saying it would be managed on a day-to-day basis.

The Canberra Times

Concerns raised over senior nurses leaving Canberra hospitals

Canberra's hospitals are struggling to fill a shortfall of nursing staff.

The Canberra Times

AIS mass vaccination clinic to shut after 286,000 jabs

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith said the facility had greatly contributed to Canberra becoming one of the world's most vaccinated cities.

The Canberra Times

Split in ACT govt on legislation to raise the age of criminal responsibility

Labor and the Greens are understood to be divided on the matter.

The Canberra Times

Check in CBR app mandate dropped for licensed venues, night clubs

The mandatory requirements will be dropped from the weekend.

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COVID hospitalisations at record high as exhausted staff leave

Workforce shortages continue to plague the ACT's health system.

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South Canberra youth centre to be rebuilt

The centre will be expanded to make way for more services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

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ACT proposes tougher protections to stop e-cigarette sales to minors

The proposed laws would allow for compliance testing of e-cigarette and vaping products to minors.

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Frontline health workers still need to be vaccinated despite mandate being dropped

The COVID-19 vaccine requirement for workers in the territory's public health system will extend beyond the current mandate.

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ACT to drop COVID-19 vaccine mandates for healthcare workers, teachers in Canberra

Workers in the healthcare and education sectors across the ACT will no longer face mandatory vaccine requirements from next week.

The Canberra Times

ACT to drop COVID vaccine mandates for teachers, health staff

Vaccine mandates will remain in place for aged care and disability workers in the territory.

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Health authorities look to recruit new staff as AIS vaccine clinic future considered

The role of ACT government-led mass vaccination hubs is also under review as staff are needed in acute services.

The Canberra Times

Molonglo Valley health centre to provide access to free care

The centre features six consulting rooms and will be operated by registered nurses and midwives.

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Immunocompromised Canberrans fear being left behind as ACT eases restrictions on COVID-19 household contacts

ACT eases restrictions for household contacts of COVID-19, leaving immunocompromised Canberrans afraid they will be forgotten in the move towards "COVID normal".

The Canberra Times

What the new household contact rules mean for Canberrans

From Tuesday April 26 at 11.59pm, household contact rules will be changing for people in Canberra.

The Canberra Times

Close-contact students will stay home while term 1 rules remain for first fortnight

Masks will still be required in schools under an Education Directorate policy, despite the chief health officer saying a mandate was no longer a proportionate response.

The Canberra Times

ACT still working out whether close-contact students can return

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith has also defended a delay to changing close-contact rules in the ACT

The Canberra Times

Eased quarantine restrictions a relief for Canberrans

Businesses and families alike have welcomed the changes, though some details are still missing.

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