The Australian Government has unveiled a comprehensive $2.4 billion health package to protect all Australians, including vulnerable groups such as the elderly, those with chronic conditions and Indigenous communities, from the coronavirus (COVID-19). The package provides unprecedented support across primary care, aged care, hospitals, research and the national medical stockpile. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said…
E&OE… Topics: Coronavirus; Pop-Up Clinics; Coronavirus hotline; Additional staff; Communications campaign; Travel ban to Italy SABRA LANE: The Federal Health Minister is Greg Hunt, he joined me earlier to discuss the government’s health response. Greg Hunt, good morning and welcome to AM. GREG HUNT: Good morning. SABRA LANE: How will…
E&OE… Topics: Coronavirus health support package; KARL STEFANOVIC: The Federal Government is today announcing a multibillion dollar emergency health plan to tackle the rapidly increasing outbreak. ALLISON LANGDON: It includes more than 100 pop-up testing clinics and bulk billing health care over the phone. Health Minister Greg Hunt joins us now.…