Federal government walks back coronavirus vaccination rollout targets, blames production and supply issues
3 years, 9 months ago

Federal government walks back coronavirus vaccination rollout targets, blames production and supply issues

ABC  

The head of the Department of Health has blamed uncertainty around local production and international supply issues as the government appears set to miss its stated vaccine rollout targets. Key points: The government wanted to vaccinate 4 million Australians by April and the entire country by October Slower-than-expected deliveries and uncertain local production is making those targets look difficult to achieve Health officials have walked back those targets in a Senate committee today The government announced a target in January for vaccinating 4 million vulnerable Australians by early April. "It will be impossible to predict exactly when we will hit 4 million until we know what the CSL production capability will be like, what the further international supplies will be like," Professor Murphy said. Discussion about risk after phase 1 flagged The government's vaccine rollout strategy earmarks workers in quarantine, border, health care and aged care, along with older and vulnerable Australians, for vaccinations within phase 1a and phase 1b — all up almost 7 million Australians.

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Britain needs a ‘vaccine taskforce’ to prepare for the next pandemic, Lords warn
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Britain needs a ‘vaccine taskforce’ to prepare for the next pandemic, Lords warn

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Britain needs a “peacetime vaccine task force” to prepare for the …

Covid-19 vaccination campaign held back by poor planning, safety board finds
2 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 vaccination campaign held back by poor planning, safety board finds

Dutch News  

The Dutch vaccination programme against Covid-19 was held back because the government’s initial plan was too reliant on family doctors, a report by the safety council has concluded. In the second of three reports into the government’s response to the coronavirus crisis, the OVV said preparations to set up vaccination centres through the local health board network only started in …

Covid-19 vaccination campaign held back by poor planning, safety board finds
2 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 vaccination campaign held back by poor planning, safety board finds

Dutch News  

The Dutch vaccination programme against Covid-19 was held back because the government’s initial plan was too reliant on family doctors, a report by the safety council has concluded. In the second of three reports into the government’s response to the coronavirus crisis, the OVV said preparations to set up vaccination centres through the local health board network only started in …

COVID-19 vaccine mandates axed for most WA workers as businesses pick up the pieces
2 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 vaccine mandates axed for most WA workers as businesses pick up the pieces

ABC  

Less than six months after WA's workplace vaccine mandates started applying to her business, Loren McMath is in two minds over their removal today. According to WA's Chief Health Officer Andy Robertson, that meant there was "little additional benefit to continuing to apply a vaccination mandate beyond a few workforces". "The workforce vaccination mandates have undoubtedly made a significant contribution …

Has Queensland hit its COVID-19 vaccine ceiling?
2 years, 11 months ago

Has Queensland hit its COVID-19 vaccine ceiling?

ABC  

Queensland is expected to cross the 90 per cent vaccination rate threshold for those aged 16 and over this week, but data shows the pace that people are getting vaccinated has slowed. Queensland's Deputy Premier Steven Miles said all that was needed to achieve that goal was "for all of those people who have had their first dose to get …

COVID-19 vaccinations for NSW children delayed or cancelled as Sydney clinics hit with delivery issues
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 vaccinations for NSW children delayed or cancelled as Sydney clinics hit with delivery issues

ABC  

Suzannah Nicholson's seven-year-old son, Angus, was due to get his first COVID-19 jab today at their local GP clinic in Glebe in Sydney's inner-west. Key points: Dr Danielle McMullen says vaccinations for 5-11-year-olds will not be completed before school starts Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt says there are three million vaccines available for this age group In the 12-15-year age …

National cabinet agrees to stand up vaccination hubs for COVID-19 boosters, after a quarter were closed
3 years ago

National cabinet agrees to stand up vaccination hubs for COVID-19 boosters, after a quarter were closed

ABC  

State and territory leaders have agreed to stand up state vaccination hubs and other clinics that have closed since the COVID-19 vaccination rush in October and November, as the Omicron variant continues to spread. Key points: National Cabinet has agreed to review interstate travel testing requirements State vaccination hubs will be stood up again to increase booster rates Immunisation experts …

With Queensland about to open its border, COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is waning — but protests are getting bigger
3 years ago

With Queensland about to open its border, COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is waning — but protests are getting bigger

ABC  

If current daily vaccination rates are a guide, Queensland is about six days away from hitting the Premier's border-opening target of 80 per cent of people aged 16 and over being fully vaccinated. By Friday 77.7 per cent of the Queensland population aged 16 and over were double-vaccinated — 3,195,634 people out of a cohort of 4,112,707. The Melbourne Institute …

Renewed calls to delay NT border reopening until Indigenous vaccination rates increase
3 years, 1 month ago

Renewed calls to delay NT border reopening until Indigenous vaccination rates increase

ABC  

Low vaccination rates in some Indigenous communities mean that while Australia is opening up, remote communities are at serious risk, according to health experts. Key points: Elective surgery has been delayed, with the NT hospital system already overstretched Vaccination rates remain low in many communities as health services go door to door Aboriginal health organisations want the border reopening plan …

COVID-19 vaccination drive at Multicultural Festival as SA authorities aim for 80 per cent target
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 vaccination drive at Multicultural Festival as SA authorities aim for 80 per cent target

ABC  

South Australian health authorities have made another plea for communities with low vaccination rates to get immunised against COVID-19, nine days before the state significantly relaxes its border restrictions. Key points: Almost 74 per cent of South Australians aged 16 and over are now double-vaccinated Authorities are continuing to push to boost that number ahead of border restrictions easing on …

NT vaccine mandate deadline has business looking for clarity — and 'loopholes' — while public service impact still unclear
3 years, 1 month ago

NT vaccine mandate deadline has business looking for clarity — and 'loopholes' — while public service impact still unclear

ABC  

The Northern Territory Chief Minister has told businesses not to look for loopholes around an impending coronavirus vaccine mandate, after the Chief Health Officer issued a series of last-minute changes to the rules. Key points: The NT's wide-ranging coronavirus vaccine mandate applies from midnight tonight The CHO has shut down a Darwin gym's plan to separate out "vulnerable" customers The …

Covid-19 travel: Sydney to further ease curbs on Monday as vaccinations pick up
3 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

Missed out on a COVID-19 vaccine this weekend in Queensland? It's not too late
3 years, 1 month ago

Missed out on a COVID-19 vaccine this weekend in Queensland? It's not too late

ABC  

As the days tick over towards December 17, a key vaccination milestone for family and friends entering the state in time for Christmas, pressure is mounting to get Queenslanders fully vaccinated. Key points: Surf clubs, theme parks and high schools have been hosting pop-up vaccine clinics It is not too late for the unvaccinated to get the jab and there …

Queensland records no new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, state expected to hit 90pc vaccination target by 'very early next year'
3 years, 1 month ago

Queensland records no new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, state expected to hit 90pc vaccination target by 'very early next year'

ABC  

Queensland is expected to hit the 90 per cent COVID-19 vaccination target by "very early next year", the man in charge of the state's vaccine rollout says. Key points: 80 per cent of Queenslanders over 16 are expected to be vaccinated by mid-December and 90pc by "early next year" Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is set to speak to mayors in areas …

The vaccination milestone and a distant goal
3 years, 1 month ago

The vaccination milestone and a distant goal

The Hindu  

Our frontline health-care workers deserve our fulsome congratulations for crossing the milestone of 100 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses. In pictures | India celebrates 100-crore COVID-19 vaccine doses mark The shock of the second wave This jubilant mood though must not give way to complacency. Even as the Prime Minister has heralded in his usual self-promotional style the 100-crore vaccination mark …

ACT records nine new cases of COVID-19 as the territory becomes Australia's most vaccinated jurisdiction
3 years, 2 months ago

ACT records nine new cases of COVID-19 as the territory becomes Australia's most vaccinated jurisdiction

ABC  

The ACT has recorded nine new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, as the territory became Australia's most vaccinated jurisdiction. Key points: Another nine COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the ACT Another nine COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the ACT More than 70 per cent of the total Canberra population is now fully vaccinated More than 70 per cent of …

Melbourne businesses unsatisfied as government tries striking balance with COVID-19 roadmap update
3 years, 2 months ago

Melbourne businesses unsatisfied as government tries striking balance with COVID-19 roadmap update

ABC  

Victorians are divided over the state government's expediting of roadmap freedoms, with businesses claiming health authorities are being too conservative with their reopening steps. Key points: Victorian business owners have criticised the latest lockdown easings as too conservative Retail must remain closed until the state reaches 80 per cent vaccination Workers in the healthcare sector say they are anxious about …

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 …

Congress given Federal Government funding for eight-week NT vaccination acceleration campaign
3 years, 2 months ago

Congress given Federal Government funding for eight-week NT vaccination acceleration campaign

ABC  

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress says it has been given funding from the Federal Government to run an eight-week vaccination acceleration program. Key points: Central Australian Aboriginal Congress will run an accelerated vaccination campaign 16 Aboriginal community engagement officers will be hired, with extra nurses also being sent The NT's vaccine mandate expected to help reach the 80 per cent double-dosed …

Covid-19 NSW: Dominic Perrottet announces HUGE changes to lockdown freedom roadmap
3 years, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Victoria records 1,143 new COVID cases and three deaths as vaccine mandate expands
3 years, 2 months ago

Victoria records 1,143 new COVID cases and three deaths as vaccine mandate expands

ABC  

Victoria has recorded 1,143 new cases of COVID-19 and three deaths, as the state government expands mandatory vaccinations to cover all on-site authorised workers by mid-October. Key points: Authorised workers in Victoria will have two weeks to get at least one dose of a COVID vaccine to keep working on site The construction industry will reopen next Tuesday, with up …

New WA COVID vaccination ad tackles hesitancy as tougher Victoria border restrictions flagged
3 years, 3 months ago

New WA COVID vaccination ad tackles hesitancy as tougher Victoria border restrictions flagged

ABC  

Apathy and lives unaffected by the pandemic are the reasons almost 40 per cent of West Australians are yet to get a COVID-19 vaccination, according to Vaccine Commander Chris Dawson, amid warnings travel restrictions with Victoria could soon be tightened. Key points: A new $3.6 million ad campaign to tackle vaccine hesitancy has been launched Many West Australians do not …

Dozens of 'liquid gold' COVID-19 vaccine appointments vacant at Queensland Health hubs
3 years, 3 months ago

Dozens of 'liquid gold' COVID-19 vaccine appointments vacant at Queensland Health hubs

ABC  

Data has found dozens of appointments at Queensland Health vaccination hubs and clinics are still vacant the day before, despite the push to increase the state's slow inoculation rates. Key points: Up to 15 per cent of yesterday's vaccine appointments at state-run facilities were unbooked as of midday yesterday Up to 15 per cent of yesterday's vaccine appointments at state-run …

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

COVID-19 vaccine mandates a legal and ethical quagmire for businesses
3 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19 vaccine mandates a legal and ethical quagmire for businesses

ABC  

With key parts of the economy poised to reopen, venues and businesses are calling for the government to mandate vaccination requirements to avoid them running the risk of a legal or public backlash. Key points: Businesses are grappling with how to deal with the vaccine status of their customers once vaccination targets are achieved and they can reopen There are …

Indigenous COVID infections climb past 1,000 in NSW as vaccination efforts ramp up
3 years, 3 months ago

Indigenous COVID infections climb past 1,000 in NSW as vaccination efforts ramp up

ABC  

As Indigenous communities mourn the death of a second Aboriginal elder from COVID-19 in Western New South Wales, there's mounting pressure to ramp up one of the most complex vaccination drives in recent history. Key points: Aboriginal health workers are leading a major COVID vaccine drive in western NSW Misinformation fears have prompted an urgent government meeting with religious and …

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

Queensland has some of the lowest full COVID-19 vaccination rates in the country, and experts say there are a few reasons why
3 years, 3 months ago

Queensland has some of the lowest full COVID-19 vaccination rates in the country, and experts say there are a few reasons why

ABC  

Parts of Queensland have some of the lowest full vaccination rates in the country, with public health experts concerned the state's success in suppressing COVID-19 could be fuelling complacency. Key points: Regional townships like Cherbourg and Yarrabah have less than 15 per cent of its population fully vaccinated Regional townships like Cherbourg and Yarrabah have less than 15 per cent …

Victoria records 246 COVID-19 cases as Daniel Andrews accuses Commonwealth of 'unfair' vaccine allocations
3 years, 3 months ago

Victoria records 246 COVID-19 cases as Daniel Andrews accuses Commonwealth of 'unfair' vaccine allocations

ABC  

Another war of words between state and federal leaders has erupted over vaccine allocation, with Premier Daniel Andrews accusing the Commonwealth of shortchanging Victoria on vaccine allocations. Key points: Mr Andrews launched a strongly worded attack on the vaccine distribution Mr Andrews launched a strongly worded attack on the vaccine distribution Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt defended the allocation and …

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

The ACT is set to reach 70 per cent first-dose COVID-19 vaccinations this weekend
3 years, 3 months ago

The ACT is set to reach 70 per cent first-dose COVID-19 vaccinations this weekend

ABC  

As Canberra prepares to hit a 70 per cent first-dose vaccine milestone this weekend, many Year 12 students say they are thrilled to be prioritised in the rollout. Key points: ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced on Friday that Year 12 students would receive priority Pfizer appointments ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced on Friday that Year 12 students would …

NT business groups call for greater transparency around remote COVID-19 vaccination rates
3 years, 3 months ago

NT business groups call for greater transparency around remote COVID-19 vaccination rates

ABC  

As Northern Territory health authorities grapple with lagging vaccination rates in many remote Aboriginal communities, business groups say they want more transparency around community-specific vaccination data. Key points: Business groups say releasing more remote vaccination data is critical for future planning Business groups say releasing more remote vaccination data is critical for future planning There is a growing divide between …

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 …

Prime Minister says country must prepare for more COVID-19 cases and an end to lockdowns
3 years, 4 months ago

Prime Minister says country must prepare for more COVID-19 cases and an end to lockdowns

ABC  

The Prime Minister has warned state and territory leaders they must not be afraid of COVID-19 cases rising once enough of the population is vaccinated against the virus. Key points: The Prime Minister says states and territories must hold to an agreement to wind down COVID-19 restrictions as more people are vaccinated The Prime Minister says states and territories must …

Scott Morrison tells states to stick with pathway out of COVID-19 lockdown, concedes return to zero cases 'highly unlikely'
3 years, 4 months ago

Scott Morrison tells states to stick with pathway out of COVID-19 lockdown, concedes return to zero cases 'highly unlikely'

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has conceded it's "highly unlikely" that Australia will be able to return to COVID zero, as he pushes the states to start relaxing restrictions once 70 per cent of adults have been vaccinated. Key points: States and territories agreed to opening borders and reducing lockdowns once 70 to 80 per cent of Australians were vaccinated States …

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 …

Effective and ethical political leadership cannot avoid mandatory vaccination
3 years, 4 months ago

Effective and ethical political leadership cannot avoid mandatory vaccination

ABC  

There is an ethical and political failure of leadership on Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination policy. Moreover, the sensitivity on the part of some political leaders to the worries and concerns of people who are hesitant or opposed to COVID-19 vaccinations would be more understandable if similar sensitivity was shown in response to the worries and concerns of, for instance, the unemployed, …

NSW in statewide COVID-19 lockdown as Premier Gladys Berejiklian warns next two months 'will be really difficult'
3 years, 4 months ago

NSW in statewide COVID-19 lockdown as Premier Gladys Berejiklian warns next two months 'will be really difficult'

ABC  

As NSW wakes up to a statewide lockdown, Premier Gladys Berejiklian warns the months of "September and October will be really difficult". Key points: The Premier says keeping people safe in the lead-up to the 80 per cent vaccination target will be a challenge She has praised the Fairfield and Canterbury-Bankstown areas for boosting vaccinations The Deputy Premier says some …

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 …

The COVID-19 'vaccine passport' is coming. Here's how it could work and how it's legal
3 years, 4 months ago

The COVID-19 'vaccine passport' is coming. Here's how it could work and how it's legal

ABC  

Health authorities are currently pleading with Australians to get vaccinated if they can. "If you get vaccinated, there will be special rules that'll apply to you," he said. "Where I have expressed concern around restrictions for unvaccinated people is regarding the small percentage of the population who are medically unable to get the vaccine," she said. "Once 100 per cent …

Pfizer vaccine bookings open to Canberrans aged 30 to 39 as ACT pushes towards vaccination target
3 years, 4 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 …

August 2, 2021 US coronavirus news
3 years, 4 months ago

August 2, 2021 US coronavirus news

CNN  

A senior administration official told CNN they believe there are governors in the country who are putting their “political interests” ahead of public health in getting their citizens vaccinated. But the official did not rule out a stricter mandate on federal workers that goes beyond the announcement Biden made last week that federal employees must attest to being vaccinated or …

Got a COVID vaccine? Here’s how it changes the risks of infection for you
3 years, 4 months ago

Got a COVID vaccine? Here’s how it changes the risks of infection for you

ABC  

It's understandable to be confused about exactly what sort of protection you'll get from a COVID-19 vaccine. Key points: Data from the UK shows both AstraZenecca and Pfizer vaccines stop about 80pc of infections A person who becomes infected after being vaccinated is half as likely to pass the virus on to the people they lived with The Pfizer vaccine …

Australia's sluggish vaccination figures aren't all because of poor supply. Here's what's going wrong
3 years, 4 months ago

Australia's sluggish vaccination figures aren't all because of poor supply. Here's what's going wrong

ABC  

More than 150 days into Australia's vaccination rollout, no age group is yet to reach a first dose vaccination rate of 80 per cent. The current uptake is likely to be far behind the vaccination target for Australia that is due to be set by National Cabinet — using modelling from the Doherty Institute — in coming weeks as part …

Scott Morrison GRILLED on The Project as he dodges question about Covid vaccines
3 years, 5 months ago

Scott Morrison GRILLED on The Project as he dodges question about Covid vaccines

Daily Mail  

Scott Morrison has sidestepped questions about Australia's bungled coronavirus vaccine rollout and the tragic death of a young finance worker in Sydney in a fiery confrontation on The Project. When asked whether the glacial pace of Australia's vaccine rollout contributed to the young finance worker's death, Mr Morrison tiptoed around the question. Ms Takara had no underlying health conditions that …

Sacked Cabinet minister Darren Chester apologises for vaccine rollout after PM refuses to
3 years, 5 months ago

Sacked Cabinet minister Darren Chester apologises for vaccine rollout after PM refuses to

ABC  

The Nationals Member for Gippsland says he is sorry for the federal government's handling of the vaccine rollout amid anger over the Prime Minister's unwillingness to apologise for the difficulties people face in getting immunised. Key points: Prime Minister Scott Morrison refused to apologise for the rollout yesterday, saying delays were regrettable More than a million vaccine doses were administered …

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