Victoria's COVID veteran steps down

BRETT SUTTON RESIGNATION PRESSER

Victorian Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton announces his resignation Source: AAP / JAMES ROSS

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The man who led Victoria's health response throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, chief health officer Brett Sutton, has resigned. His stepping down adds to the growing list of political leaders and officials who spearheaded the pandemic response, but have now left the political arena.

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