Australia secures millions more doses of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine
3 years, 11 months ago

Australia secures millions more doses of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia has secured an extra 10 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which is due to be rolled out at the end of the month. Key points: There will now be enough doses to vaccinate 10 million people with the Pfizer vaccine There will now be enough doses to vaccinate 10 million people with the Pfizer vaccine The vaccine has been approved for use in Australia and will be rolled out later this month The vaccine has been approved for use in Australia and will be rolled out later this month The Government says it will offer all visa holders the option to receive the vaccine to improve coverage The Federal Government had already purchased 10 million doses of the vaccine, which was approved for use by the Therapeutic Goods Administration last week. Health Minister Greg Hunt said the Government, on advice from health experts, made sure it would be able to order extra doses of the vaccine when it signed its agreement with Pfizer. As well as Pfizer, the Government has secured nearly 54 million doses of the Oxford University/AstraZeneca vaccine, which is currently being considered by the TGA, and 51 million doses of the Novovax vaccine.

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Australian adults will be able to get fifth dose of COVID-19 vaccine later this month
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian adults will be able to get fifth dose of COVID-19 vaccine later this month

ABC  

Australian adults will be able to get a fifth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine within a fortnight, after the federal government accepted advice from its expert vaccine advisory body. Key points: From February 20, people 18 and over who have not had a COVID-19 vaccine or positive case in the last six months are eligible for another shot Uptake of …

Australia's Covid-19 hospitalizations hit record high | Top global Covid updates
2 years, 5 months ago

Australia's Covid-19 hospitalizations hit record high | Top global Covid updates

Hindustan Times  

The global Covid tally is nearing 567 million, with around 6,376,503 deaths. The World Health Organization in its latest update said that cases increased in Europe, Americas, Western Pacific, South East Asia, while there was a drop in Eastern Mediterranean and Africa. However, the figures reported to the United Nations health body did not include data from Australia where Australians …

Experts attribute Victoria's COVID-19 rate rise to change in weather, waning immunity
2 years, 7 months ago

Experts attribute Victoria's COVID-19 rate rise to change in weather, waning immunity

ABC  

As Victorians emerged from two years largely defined by lockdowns, the start of 2022 was marked by the sharp rise and fall of cases as a wave of Omicron swept through. She said there wasn't an "appetite" to bring back restrictions like indoor mask-wearing, but encouraged people to take steps to protect themselves by wearing "high quality, well-ventilating" masks. COVID-19 …

Novavax becomes Australia's 5th approved Covid-19 vaccine
2 years, 11 months ago

Novavax becomes Australia's 5th approved Covid-19 vaccine

India Today  

Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine on Thursday became the fifth coronavirus vaccine approved for use in Australia. The Novavax vaccine will be available to unvaccinated Australians aged 18 years and older but will not be used as a booster for the 95 per cent of the population aged 16 and older who have already received a vaccine. "There are some individuals, notwithstanding …

As Novak Djokovic's entry into Australia is denied, here's a look at the country's strict COVID-19 restrictions
3 years ago

As Novak Djokovic's entry into Australia is denied, here's a look at the country's strict COVID-19 restrictions

Firstpost  

The Serbian Tennis star’s chance to play for a 10th Australian Open title has been thrown into limbo after the country cancelled his entry visa after a public outcry over his ‘medical exemption’ On Thursday morning, one of the Tennis world’s top players, Novak Djokovic was detained at Melbourne Airport after Australia announced that it had cancelled his entry visa …

Covid-19 travel: Sydney to further ease curbs on Monday as vaccinations pick up
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 travel: Sydney to further ease curbs on Monday as vaccinations pick up

Hindustan Times  

Australia's largest city of Sydney will further ease social distancing curbs on Monday, a month after emerging from a coronavirus lockdown that lasted nearly 100 days, as close to 90% of people have got both doses of vaccine, officials said. Patrons dine-in at a bar by the harbour in the wake of coronavirus disease regulations easing, following an extended lockdown …

COVID-19 cases to place further strain on hospitals, AMA warns, as SA boosts vaccine program
3 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19 cases to place further strain on hospitals, AMA warns, as SA boosts vaccine program

ABC  

The Australian Medical Association has expressed severe doubts about the capacity of South Australia's health system to cope with an anticipated influx of COVID-19 cases once border restrictions are repealed later this month. Key points: SA is currently COVID-free but is preparing to repeal border restrictions on November 23 The AMA's Public Hospital Report Card has provided a snapshot into …

Australia adds Covaxin to list of 'recognised' COVID-19 vaccines
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia adds Covaxin to list of 'recognised' COVID-19 vaccines

Deccan Chronicle  

Canberra: Australian government on Monday gave recognition to Bharat Biotech's Covaxin COVID-19 vaccine for the purpose of establishing a traveller's vaccination status in the country. "Today, the Therapeutic Goods Administration determined that Covaxin vaccine would be 'recognised' for the purpose of establishing a traveller's vaccination status," Australia's High Commissioner to India Barry O'Farrell informed in a tweet. "In recent weeks, …

Australia Set for Partial Reopening of International Border for Vaccinated Citizens
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia Set for Partial Reopening of International Border for Vaccinated Citizens

News 18  

Quarantine-free travel from New Zealand to Australia will resume from Monday, Australia’s tourism minister said on Sunday, as the country readies itself for a partial reopening of its international borders for the first time since March 2020. Vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents living in New South Wales, Victoria and the capital Canberra will be free to fly internationally from …

Australia's Covid-19 vaccination drive reaches Antarctica's frozen shores
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia's Covid-19 vaccination drive reaches Antarctica's frozen shores

India Today  

Covid-19 vaccines have arrived at Australia's Casey research station in Antarctica, authorities said on Friday, allowing expeditioners to be inoculated before they journey back home to a country reopening to the world. Pfizer Inc vaccines for 27 staff at Australia's Casey Station in Antarctica had arrived, Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley said on Friday. Australia has managed to keep its …

TGA to consider booster doses as health authorities assure the fully vaccinated that they are protected
3 years, 2 months ago

TGA to consider booster doses as health authorities assure the fully vaccinated that they are protected

ABC  

Australia's medical regulator will look at new data from Pfizer on COVID-19 booster doses on Monday, with health authorities hopeful of a November rollout. Key points: The TGA is considering an application from Pfizer to use its vaccine as a booster Health authorities are telling those vaccinated early not to be worried about losing immunity Professor Kidd said the purpose …

Australia: Melbourne to bring an end to world’s longest lockdowns
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia: Melbourne to bring an end to world’s longest lockdowns

Al Jazeera  

When Melbourne’s lockdown ends this week, it will have been under six lockdowns totalling 262 days since March 2020. By the time the curbs are lifted, the city of five million people will have been under six lockdowns totalling 262 days since March 2020. “We are instead locking people out who have not got vaccinated to protect themselves and protect …

Sydney to end COVID-19 quarantine for international travellers
3 years, 2 months ago

Sydney to end COVID-19 quarantine for international travellers

Live Mint  

Sydney will end its COVID-19 quarantine for fully vaccinated international travellers from Nov. 1, New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet said on Friday, foreshadowing the full return of overseas travel after more than 19 months. The federal government's reopening plans unveiled in July proposed abolishing caps on returning vaccinated Australians and a gradual reopening of international travel with safe countries …

Australia plans to stop AstraZeneca vaccine production — but how will it affect our neighbours?
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia plans to stop AstraZeneca vaccine production — but how will it affect our neighbours?

ABC  

The federal opposition and aid groups are urging the government to extend its contract with biotech giant CSL to manufacture more AstraZeneca vaccines in Melbourne, saying Australia should ramp up production next year to help vanquish the COVID-19 pandemic. Key points: Around 12.5 million AstraZeneca doses have been administered to Australians, while more than 3.5 million doses have been sent …

Covid-19 NSW: Dominic Perrottet announces HUGE changes to lockdown freedom roadmap
3 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19 NSW: Dominic Perrottet announces HUGE changes to lockdown freedom roadmap

Daily Mail  

All school students will return to the classroom in just two weeks and wearing of masks inside offices will be scrapped under changes to NSW's Covid exit roadmap announced by new premier Dominic Perrotet on Thursday. FROM OCTOBER 11: * Indoor gatherings capped at 10 people * Outdoor gatherings capped at 30 people * Weddings and funerals capped at 100 …

COVID-19 vaccine first doses reach 80 per cent for eligible population, as Australia rapidly climbs vaccination charts
3 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19 vaccine first doses reach 80 per cent for eligible population, as Australia rapidly climbs vaccination charts

ABC  

Australia has reached the "milestone" of 80 per cent of the population aged 16 and older having received a COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Health Minister. Key points: 80 per cent of Australia's eligible population has received a COVID-19 vaccine 80 per cent of Australia's eligible population has received a COVID-19 vaccine Australia is about 50th in the world for …

Australia reveals plan to reopen international borders to fully vaccinated citizens
3 years, 3 months ago

Australia reveals plan to reopen international borders to fully vaccinated citizens

CNN  

CNN — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday, October 1 announced plans to reopen the country’s borders to fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents, moving from a strict zero-Covid strategy to a model of living with the virus. Morrison also said that with 55% of the country now fully vaccinated and first dose rates approaching 80%, the government “has …

ATAGI puts off decision on COVID booster shots, leaves door open for third doses for immunocompromised
3 years, 3 months ago

ATAGI puts off decision on COVID booster shots, leaves door open for third doses for immunocompromised

ABC  

The federal government's vaccine advisory body says some Australians might need a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to be best protected against the virus. Key points: ATAGI says it is still looking at emerging evidence on boosters from overseas The US and UK have both approved booster programs for specified groups but not for the general community ATAGI expects …

Queensland records no new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, vaccination rollout expanded, Pfizer for over 60s and new Goondiwini exposure alert
3 years, 3 months ago

Queensland records no new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, vaccination rollout expanded, Pfizer for over 60s and new Goondiwini exposure alert

ABC  

Queensland has recorded no new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 as the state government revealed the vaccination rollout will be expanded to encourage walk-ins this weekend. Key points: Hubs across Queensland will allow walk-in vaccinations this weekend Queenslanders aged 60 or older can now opt for the Pfizer vaccine An extra 189,455 Pfizer doses arrived in Queensland this week Premier …

Special COVID-19 vaccination arrangements rolled out for year 11, 12 students in WA
3 years, 3 months ago

Special COVID-19 vaccination arrangements rolled out for year 11, 12 students in WA

ABC  

Western Australia is pushing to get young people vaccinated as soon as possible, with arrangements being urgently rolled out to get Year 11 and 12 students through the doors of clinics. Key points: Special vaccination arrangements will be in place for senior students Special vaccination arrangements will be in place for senior students The Pfizer vaccine is also being made …

COVID-19 vaccine program would be further behind if government focused on Pfizer, PM says
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19 vaccine program would be further behind if government focused on Pfizer, PM says

ABC  

The Australian COVID-19 vaccine program would be even further behind if the government had depended on Pfizer vaccines for its rollout, the Prime Minister says, as his government faces suggestions it was late to make a deal with the company. Key points: The Prime Minister says a locally made vaccine strategy has doubled the country's current vaccination rate The Prime …

Health Minister defends decision to give greater share of COVID-19 vaccines to NSW
3 years, 4 months ago

Health Minister defends decision to give greater share of COVID-19 vaccines to NSW

ABC  

The Health Minister has defended the federal government's decision to allocate greater shares of COVID-19 vaccines to states suffering from outbreaks, saying it has saved lives. Key points: A 7.30 analysis found NSW has received a greater share of Pfizer vaccines through the GP network A 7.30 analysis found NSW has received a greater share of Pfizer vaccines through the …

NSW got 45 per cent of the Pfizer vaccines allocated to GPs last month, data shows
3 years, 4 months ago

NSW got 45 per cent of the Pfizer vaccines allocated to GPs last month, data shows

ABC  

An analysis of publicly available data raises more questions about the way COVID-19 vaccines have been distributed in Australia since the rollout started to ramp up in the middle of the year. Key points: Data shows NSW received 45 per cent of the Pfizer doses allocated to primary caregivers, mostly GPs, in August Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia received less …

First shipments of COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine secured under UK deal land in Australia
3 years, 4 months ago

First shipments of COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine secured under UK deal land in Australia

ABC  

Australia has received its first shipments of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines from a major swap deal with the UK, with two flights carrying more than 457,000 doses touching down in Sydney. Key points: Two flights carrying more than 450,000 Pfizer doses in total arrived on Sunday evening They are the first shipments from the vaccine deal with the UK and will …

3 doses of Covid vaccine will offer full protection: Dr Fauci
3 years, 4 months ago

3 doses of Covid vaccine will offer full protection: Dr Fauci

India TV News  

As the United States is soon expected to officially roll out the booster dose, top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said three doses of the coronavirus vaccine can likely confer full protection. Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, also cited two Israeli-based studies that showed a decrease in infections among people who got …

Britain sends Australia 4 million Pfizer doses in swap deal
3 years, 4 months ago

Britain sends Australia 4 million Pfizer doses in swap deal

India TV News  

Britain is rushing 4 million Pfizer doses to Australia, where authorities are scrambling to bolster supplies of that COVID-19 vaccine and protect the population against a rapidly spreading outbreak of the delta variant. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the British shots would leave Britain on Saturday and double Australia’s Pfizer supplies in September. Australia initially bought only 10 million Pfizer …

COVID vaccine booster shots 'will happen' in Australia, with experts weighing up Delta risk and breakthrough infections
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID vaccine booster shots 'will happen' in Australia, with experts weighing up Delta risk and breakthrough infections

ABC  

Vaccine experts say the use of COVID booster shots "will happen" in Australia as evidence from overseas shows a reduction in protection levels to new variants such as Delta. Key points: Experts say the "million dollar question" on boosters is when to roll them out, and if different vaccine combinations should be used The US has approved boosters, but the …

NSW COVID-19 vaccination rate among world's fastest as first milestone nears
3 years, 4 months ago

NSW COVID-19 vaccination rate among world's fastest as first milestone nears

ABC  

NSW's COVID-19 vaccination rate has surged to rank among the fastest in the world based on data from the past seven days, an ABC analysis shows. Key points: NSW's vaccination rate is similar to that of Paraguay and Cuba Australia has administered 1.8 million doses in the last seven days An expert has warned NSW's vaccination rate is unsustainable NSW …

Debunking the misinformation surrounding Australia's purchase of Pfizer doses from Poland
3 years, 4 months ago

Debunking the misinformation surrounding Australia's purchase of Pfizer doses from Poland

ABC  

CoronaCheck is RMIT ABC Fact Check's weekly email newsletter dedicated to fighting the misinformation infodemic surrounding the coronavirus outbreak. "Poland's health minister … stressed that the risk of counterfeit doses appearing in official circulation was ‘practically non-existent'," the BBC reported. According to the pamphlet, which was sent to Fact Check by a concerned ABC reader, "breast milk from COVID jabbed …

Pfizer COVID-19 jab declines faster than AstraZeneca: study
3 years, 4 months ago

Pfizer COVID-19 jab declines faster than AstraZeneca: study

The Hindu  

The effectiveness of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19 declines faster than that of the AstraZeneca jab, according to a new study published on August 19. "Two doses of Pfizer-BioNTech have greater initial effectiveness against new COVID-19 infections, but this declines faster compared with two doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca," researchers at Oxford University said. It found that "the dynamics of immunity following …

Half of Australians over 16 have now had at least one COVID vaccine dose
3 years, 4 months ago

Half of Australians over 16 have now had at least one COVID vaccine dose

ABC  

More people will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine this month, as Australia's rollout hits a major milestone, with more than half of people aged over 16 now having had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Key points: A record 309,010 doses were administered yesterday A record 309,010 doses were administered yesterday The government is also planning to …

Australia to receive 1 million more Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses from Poland, young people in Sydney to be prioritised
3 years, 4 months ago

Australia to receive 1 million more Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses from Poland, young people in Sydney to be prioritised

ABC  

Australia will receive an extra 1 million Pfizer vaccine doses from Poland, with young people in COVID-affected parts of Sydney to be given priority. Key points: Mr Morrison says the new doses of Pfizer will start arriving in Australia tonight Mr Morrison says the new doses of Pfizer will start arriving in Australia tonight 530,000 of the doses will go …

NSW COVID-19 vaccination rates rise 20 per cent as state battles Delta outbreak
3 years, 4 months ago

NSW COVID-19 vaccination rates rise 20 per cent as state battles Delta outbreak

ABC  

Vaccination rates in NSW are soaring as a growing number of regions go into lockdown and the state continues to battle the highly infectious Delta COVID-19 variant, data analysis shows. Key points: Vaccination rates in NSW rose by 20 per cent since the start of August Vaccination rates in NSW rose by 20 per cent since the start of August …

Commonwealth Bank and Westpac offer Covid vaccines to staff in eight Sydney local government areas
3 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Bank and Westpac offer Covid vaccines to staff in eight Sydney local government areas

Daily Mail  

Australia's biggest banks are offering free Covid vaccinations for their staff in Sydney's Covid hotspots. The area also has the state's lowest Covid vaccination rate with just 14.6 per cent of residents aged 16 and over fully vaccinated in these outer suburbs. Both the Commonwealth Bank and Westpac are this month offering AstraZeneca jabs if they have to attend a …

Pfizer vaccine bookings open to Canberrans aged 30 to 39 as ACT pushes towards vaccination target
3 years, 5 months ago

Pfizer vaccine bookings open to Canberrans aged 30 to 39 as ACT pushes towards vaccination target

ABC  

From today, Canberrans aged 30 to 39 can book appointments to receive a Pfizer vaccine, as the ACT pushes to be the first jurisdiction to reach the 70 per cent vaccination threshold. Key points: Just over half of Canberra's adult population has already received their first COVID-19 vaccine Just over half of Canberra's adult population has already received their first …

Sydney's COVID outbreak means more people are getting AstraZeneca's vaccine — here's how it can help against Delta
3 years, 5 months ago

Sydney's COVID outbreak means more people are getting AstraZeneca's vaccine — here's how it can help against Delta

ABC  

Back in April, the Prime Minister stood up at a late-night press conference and announced the Pfizer vaccine would be preferred over AstraZeneca for most people under 50. Key points: Two doses of AstraZeneca is 92 per cent effective against hospitalisation from the Delta variant, a UK study found Two doses of AstraZeneca is 92 per cent effective against hospitalisation …

Millions of Pfizer booster shots locked in as government plans to continue vaccinations into 2023
3 years, 5 months ago

Millions of Pfizer booster shots locked in as government plans to continue vaccinations into 2023

ABC  

Pfizer will produce 85 million booster shots for Australia, with the first batch to arrive sometime next year. Key points: 60 million doses will be sent to Australia next year and 25 million doses are due to arrive in 2023 The PM says it will allow every Australian to have a booster shot Labor says priority should be placed on …

Australia's TGA finds Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is safe for children aged 12 to 15
3 years, 5 months ago

Australia's TGA finds Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is safe for children aged 12 to 15

ABC  

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for children aged 12 to 15 by Australia's medical regulator. Key points: Pfizer's COVID-19 has been deemed safe for children over 12 by the medical regulator The Government's expert immunisation panel is considering immediate inclusion of vulnerable children in the rollout Other children would continue to wait until the adult population is offered vaccines …

Africa’s vaccine crisis: It’s not all about corruption
3 years, 5 months ago

Africa’s vaccine crisis: It’s not all about corruption

Al Jazeera  

The third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is taking its toll across the world, with many countries reporting higher than ever numbers of infections and hospitalisations. As of July 2021, only 25.3 percent of the world’s population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and of the 3.4 billion doses that have been administered worldwide, only one …

ACT opens Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to Canberrans aged 30 to 39 as police fine 13 students from Sydney
3 years, 5 months ago

ACT opens Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to Canberrans aged 30 to 39 as police fine 13 students from Sydney

ABC  

Canberrans aged 30 to 39 may soon be able to receive a Pfizer vaccine after the ACT government expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 shots. Key points: Canberrans aged 30 to 39 will be able to register for a Pfizer vaccine from Wednesday Canberrans aged 30 to 39 will be able to register for a Pfizer vaccine from Wednesday More than …

Additional supplies of COVID-19 jabs need to go to Sydney hotspots first, essential workers say
3 years, 5 months ago

Additional supplies of COVID-19 jabs need to go to Sydney hotspots first, essential workers say

ABC  

When Raad Skahle watches his staff at his grocery supermarket in Fairfield, it feels like a punch in the gut. Key points: The Fairfield area continues to record the vast majority of the COVID-19 Delta strain About 70 per cent of Fairfield residents leave the LGA for work each day Australia is set to receive 4.5 million doses of the …

Australian vaccine ad showing Covid patient gasping for air sparks backlash as country battles Delta variant
3 years, 5 months ago

Australian vaccine ad showing Covid patient gasping for air sparks backlash as country battles Delta variant

CNN  

CNN — A dramatic government health “Covid can affect anyone. The ad, which began airing Sunday night in Sydney, “is quite graphic, and it’s meant to be graphic,” Australia’s chief medical officer, Paul Kelly, said during a news conference Sunday. The new government ad is part of a broader Covid-19 health campaign highlighting the seriousness of the latest outbreak, however, …

Australia's COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine supply to arrive a month earlier than scheduled, from September to August
3 years, 6 months ago

Australia's COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine supply to arrive a month earlier than scheduled, from September to August

ABC  

Australia's supply of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines has been brought forward, with 4.5 million doses anticipated to arrive in September now expected to be available in August. Key points: The Prime Minister hopes the news means every Australian will be offered a vaccine by the end of 2021 The earlier arrival could help lift the number of people inoculated against …

Federal government to supply NSW with 300,000 extra COVID-19 vaccines
3 years, 6 months ago

Federal government to supply NSW with 300,000 extra COVID-19 vaccines

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says NSW will receive 300,000 extra doses of Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines to help bring the growing COVID-19 outbreak under control. Key points: The PM said the extra doses should be prioritised for the south-west of Sydney He said those over 70 who have had one AstraZeneca jab should get the second dose at the eight …

Australia further curbs new arrivals due to risks of variant
3 years, 6 months ago

Australia further curbs new arrivals due to risks of variant

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia plans to halve commercial passenger arrivals due to virus risks as parts of the country emerged from lockdowns Friday. Australia will reduce its cap on arrivals from 6,000 passengers a week to 3,000 by July 14 to reduce pressure on hotel quarantine, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said after a meeting with state and territory leaders. “If …

National Cabinet agrees to COVID-19 vaccine targets, halve international arrivals
3 years, 6 months ago

National Cabinet agrees to COVID-19 vaccine targets, halve international arrivals

ABC  

National Cabinet has agreed to halve the number of people allowed into Australia each week and to set up vaccination targets. Key points: International arrivals will drop from 6,370 to 3,035 a week International arrivals will drop from 6,370 to 3,035 a week Modelling is being done to work out what vaccine targets are needed Modelling is being done to …

Why are fully vaccinated people subject to COVID-19 restrictions, and is that likely to change?
3 years, 6 months ago

Why are fully vaccinated people subject to COVID-19 restrictions, and is that likely to change?

ABC  

Millions of Australians are grappling with fresh COVID-19 lockdowns and enhanced social distancing measures as the country faces multiple unfolding outbreaks. "They reduce your ability to get the infection … but these vaccines were never designed to stop 100 per cent of infection," Dr Sheel said. Dr Vally said even if Australia doesn't reach herd immunity — which he doubts …

Victoria records one new local COVID case as restrictions ease across the state
3 years, 6 months ago

Victoria records one new local COVID case as restrictions ease across the state

ABC  

Victoria has recorded one new locally acquired COVID-19 case as restrictions ease further across the state. Key points: The new case was detected from 35,252 test results, and 16,710 vaccine doses were administered at state-run sites Travel restrictions between Melbourne and regional Victoria have been dropped, and masks are no longer mandatory outdoors The Federal health minister disputes the Victorian …

New Zealand to start staggered Covid-19 vaccination from end of July
3 years, 6 months ago

New Zealand to start staggered Covid-19 vaccination from end of July

Op India  

On June 16, Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister, New Zealand, announced that it would take up to the end of the year to vaccinate all eligible citizens against Covid-19 infection. Notably, New Zealand, which has a population of fewer than 50 lakhs, had shut down its borders and used tough lockdown measures to virtually eliminate Covid-19 from its grounds. The New …

The Latest: Australia raises AstraZeneca safety age to 60
3 years, 6 months ago

The Latest: Australia raises AstraZeneca safety age to 60

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. — In world's poorest countries, surge combines with vaccine …

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