Canberra’s colder months bring increases of respiratory illnesses in the community.

These illnesses can be unpleasant or more serious. There are things you can do to prepare and prevent becoming sick or severely unwell, such as getting vaccinated.

The ACT has recorded 395 new COVID-19 cases this week.

Australia’s pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements for passengers arriving from the People’s Republic of China, including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, will cease applying to flights that land in Australia at 12.01am on 11 March 2023.

The ACT has recorded 491 new COVID-19 cases this week.