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COVID-19

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National Coronavirus Helpline

If you need information or advice on COVID-19 or COVID vaccines, call the Australian Government's National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Symptoms and treatment

Taking a test

Recovering from COVID

Support and supplies

Different groups and COVID

Understanding COVID

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