Health Alerts
The Victorian Government's The Chief Health Officer has a broad role in health protection and promotion in Victoria. The Chief Health Officer monitors and reports on the health of Victorians, and is responsible for a variety of statutory functions under the Health and Food Acts including;
- closure of food premises;
- recall of food products,
- pharmaceuticals,
- poisons;
- closure of water sources,
- amenities,
- fisheries;
- restraint/detention of persons endangering the public health; and
- works approvals regarding the health consequences of mining, infrastructure projects etc.
For current and previous health alerts, please visit the Chief Health Officer website.