Have the Covid Delta and Omicron variants ever been isolated

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Dear Therapeutic Goods Administration,
Can you advise if the Covid Delta and Omicron variants have ever been isolated in Australia?

Yours faithfully,

Chris

FOI, Therapeutic Goods Administration

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Can you advise if the Covid Delta and Omicron variants have ever been isolated in Australia?

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Legal & Assurance Division |  Corporate Operations Group
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Dear Chris,

 

Please find attached correspondence in relation to your Freedom of
Information request to the Department of Health.

 

Kind regards,

Ella

 

FOI Case Officer

 

 

Legal Advice & Legislation Branch

Legal & Assurance Division |  Corporate Operations Group

Australian Government Department of Health

T: 02 6289 1666  | E: [1][TGA request email] 

GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

 

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