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The Victorian State government advises that:
Here you will find information and guidance about the current outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
This is a rapidly changing situation, so please visit for regular updates. Additional cases and outbreaks of COVID-19 are expected in Victoria as this illness continues to spread across the world.
If you suspect you may have the coronavirus disease (COVID-19),
please call the dedicated hotline on 1800 675 398.
Please keep Triple Zero (000) for emergencies only.
This page is updated daily. Find the latest details on the spread of the disease, links to further information on what it is and the symptoms, advice and warnings for travellers, and more.
Information in several languages.
Commonwealth government resources for health professionals
Resources for health professionals, including pathology providers and healthcare managers.
WHO COVID-19 main page
Links to latest updates, travel advice, media resources, technical advice, research and development.
WHO - advice for the public: Videos
Worldwide reported cases and deaths
Country by country diagnosed cases, plus total world number of deaths.
Global research on coronavirus disease (Covid-19)
Multilingual database of research gathered by WHO. Updated daily Monday to Friday. Also links to 18 other resources.
LitCovid is a curated literature hub for tracking up-to-date scientific information about the 2019 novel Coronavirus. It is the most comprehensive resource on the subject, providing a central access to 1120 (and growing) research articles in PubMed. The articles are updated daily and are further categorized by different research topics and geographic locations for improved access.
LIBRARY CLOSURE
In line with the stage 3 restrictions announced by the Premier, State Library Victoria closed on Thursday 9 July.
We will advise when there is any update to this situation.
Our Ask A Librarian reference service is still available to assist with your research inquiries.
Gale Health and Wellness database is providing TEMPORARY free access to all during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. For non registered Victorian members just click on this link.
Gale Health and Wellness is automatically updated with the latest daily content from News Articles, Academic Journals, Reference, Magazines, Videos & Audio and the Coronavirus topic page features a link at the top of the homepage.
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The Australian Government has introduced new measures to ensure essential support is in place for NDIS participants, workers and providers through the COVID-19 outbreak.
