From:
s 22
To:
s 22
Subject:
FW: New FOI request from
[SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive]
s 47F s 22
Date:
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 9:55 00 AM
Attachments:
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From: s 22
Sent: Thursday, 6 August 2020 9:33 PM
To: s 22
Cc: s 22
; NNDSS Data Requests
Subject: RE: New FOI request s 22
[SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive]
The case definition for a COVID-19 case is:
https://www1.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/7A8654A8CB144F5FCA2584F8001F91E2/$File/COVID-19-SoNG-v3.6.pdf
The case definition for a confirmed case requires:
A person who:
i. tests positive to a validated specific SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test;
OR
ii. has the virus isolated in cell culture, with PCR confirmation using a validated method;
OR
iii. undergoes a seroconversion to or has a significant rise in SARS-CoV-2 neutralising or IgG antibody level (e.g. four-fold or greater rise in
titre).1
We are reporting on cases of COVID-19 via the following resources:
· Daily updates: https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/coronavirus-covid-19-current-situation-and-
case-numbers
· Fortnightly CDI epi report:
https://www1.health gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/novel coronavirus 2019 ncov weekly epidemiology reports australia 2020.htm
National notification data on COVID-19 confirmed cases is collated in the NNDSS based on notifications made to state and territory health authorities under
the provisions of their relevant public health legislation. Limited information on the method used to diagnose cases are reported in the dataset.
As the Department are custodians of these data, a request for the release of data from the NNDSS requires agreement from states and territories via the
Communicable Diseases Network Australia, and depending on the sensitivity of the data sought and proposed use ethics approval may also be required. If
you require further information regarding how to apply to access data from the NNDSS please contact the NNDSS Data Requests inbox
(xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx au).
To ensure accurate information to appropriately address the information sought as part of this request, it is recommended that state and territory health
departments be contacted.
From: s 22
Sent: Thursday, 6 August 2020 12:16 PM
To: s 22
s 22
ACT 1982 (CTH)
Subject:
HEALTH UNDER THE
FW: New FOI request s 22
[SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive]
Good morning s
I hope this email finds you well.
Could you please take a look at the below (and attached) FOI request. I’m just wondering if this request might be dealt with as per request s 22 (where you
suggested they send an email request to CDNA to access NNDSS, noting that S & Ts will need to be consulted, and there might be ethical or other restrictions
preventing data release) ?
Alternatively, should this request be referred directly to the S &Ts ?
Thanks in advance for your assistance with this.
Kind regards,
INFORMATION
s
2NIRFOI Lead
2National Incident Room
National Incident Room
THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN RELEASED
Australian Government Department of Health
BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
s 22
Location: Scarborough House 8.267
FREEDOM OF
GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
The Department of Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Australia and their continued connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to
all Elders past and present.
From: FOI <FOI@health gov.au>
Sent: Thursday, 6 August 2020 10 01 AM
Tos
Cc: FOI <
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xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx>; s 22
s 22
Subject: New FOI request s 22
[SEC=OFFICIAL]
Good morning s
We have received the following new FOI request from
22
s 47F
who is seeking the following:
This is a request for documents under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby
request access to all information showing the total amount of people who have
tested positive to the SARS-COV-2 virus, with the use of the Nucleic acid/PCR
test. The statistics/documents are to be broken down into their respective
states and territories, and be up to date as of the 5th of August 2020. Please
note I am not referring to the percentage of total positive test results as this
number is not reflective of the number of people that have been tested, but the
total number of tests completed, as individuals can be tested multiple times.
Please let me know who the decision maker would be for this new request?
Kind regards
s 22
FOI Officer – FOI & Legislation Support Section
Legal & Assurance Division | Corporate Operations Group
Legal Advice & Legislation Branch
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Australian Government Department of Health
s 22
GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
The Department of Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Australia and their continued connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to all Elders
past and present.
If you receive this email in error, please delete it and contact the sender immediately.
From: Google s 47F
Sent: Wednesday, 5 August 2020 10:19 PM
To: FOI <FOI@health gov.au>
Subject: FOI Request [SEC=No Protective Marking]
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