Mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for WA FIFO and mining workers, school leavers
3 years, 5 months ago

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for WA FIFO and mining workers, school leavers

ABC  

Western Australia has mandated COVID-19 vaccinations for its resources sector with workers required to receive their first shot before December. Key points: Mining and resources workers the latest WA industry to be given a vaccine mandate Mining and resources workers the latest WA industry to be given a vaccine mandate The mandate covers about 100,000 people The mandate covers about 100,000 people They will need to have get their first jab by December 1 Premier Mark McGowan said the requirement would apply to about 100,000 people, including FIFO and other workers in mining, exploration, oil and gas, and resources sites. "Resources sector workers potentially come into contact with Aboriginal people from remote communities, which means there is a risk that COVID-19 could enter a community from an infected worker," he said. Mr McGowan said it would offer a "convenient" way for FIFO workers to get vaccinated on their way out of the airport. Mr Everingham said there may be some people in the resources sector who refuse to get vaccinated, but does not believe productivity would be impacted.

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Western Australia's uptake of fourth COVID-19 booster second-lowest in the country
2 years, 2 months ago

Western Australia's uptake of fourth COVID-19 booster second-lowest in the country

ABC  

Federal data reveals Western Australia has the country's second-lowest rate of fourth-dose vaccinations for COVID-19, prompting calls for better public education to stop a spike in more severe cases. Key points: WA has the second-lowest rate of uptake of the fourth COVID-19 vaccination in Australia The state's health experts are calling for more public education to avoid an increase in …

Western Australia's fourth COVID-19 shot rate lagging behind the rest of nation
2 years, 8 months ago

Western Australia's fourth COVID-19 shot rate lagging behind the rest of nation

ABC  

Western Australia is lagging behind the rest of the nation when it comes to the fourth COVID-19 shot and children's vaccination levels in the state are also moving slowly. Key points: Only one in five eligible West Australians has had four shots Only one in five eligible West Australians has had four shots Less than half of 5 to 11-year-olds …

Calls for West Australians to get fourth COVID-19 jab amid fears of 'complacency' and winter surge
2 years, 8 months ago

Calls for West Australians to get fourth COVID-19 jab amid fears of 'complacency' and winter surge

ABC  

There is a concerning level of complacency among West Australians towards a fourth COVID-19 vaccination as previous boosters wane and the state braces for another significant wave of the virus, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia warns. Key points: West Australians aged 30 and over can now get their fourth COVID jab West Australians aged 30 and over can now get …

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections
2 years, 9 months ago

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections

ABC  

Many of Queensland's remaining COVID-19 restrictions have eased from today despite health authorities confirming the state is experiencing a third wave of new cases of the virus. Unless required by their employer, vaccinations will no longer be mandatory for workers in high-risk settings, such as early childhood centres, schools, outside school care, correctional facilities, and airports. A vaccine mandate remains …

COVID-19 vaccine mandates axed for most WA workers as businesses pick up the pieces
2 years, 9 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 …

WA eases mandatory COVID vaccination requirements for most workers as cases slow
2 years, 9 months ago

WA eases mandatory COVID vaccination requirements for most workers as cases slow

ABC  

WA's workplace vaccine mandates will be scaled back significantly from next week as the state removes more of its COVID restrictions. Key points: Only workers in high-risk industries will have to be vaccinated Only workers in high-risk industries will have to be vaccinated There will be no cap on unvaccinated West Australians allowed home There will be no cap on …

WA's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination rules set to stay as experts see no reason to change
2 years, 10 months ago

WA's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination rules set to stay as experts see no reason to change

ABC  

Throughout the ebb and flow of WA's various COVID restrictions, one rule has remained steady for months now — workplace vaccination requirements. Key points: Most WA workers need to have been triple-dose vaccinated from today Most WA workers need to have been triple-dose vaccinated from today Experts agree the workplace mandate should remain for now Experts agree the workplace mandate …

Two COVID-19 deaths in South Australia as state government launches primary school vaccination hubs
2 years, 10 months ago

Two COVID-19 deaths in South Australia as state government launches primary school vaccination hubs

ABC  

Two people with COVID-19 have died in South Australia as the state government launches an initiative to increase the vaccination rate among children. Key points: A man and a woman in their 70s have died after contracting COVID-19 Vaccine hubs at primary schools will start next Friday Professor Nicola Spurrier says nine children in SA have developed a rare but …

Western Australia records 222 local COVID-19 cases, with two cases in Indigenous community
3 years, 1 month ago

Western Australia records 222 local COVID-19 cases, with two cases in Indigenous community

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded 222 new local cases of COVID-19, including the first of this outbreak in a remote Indigenous community. Key points: Two cases have been confirmed in the remote Mantamaru community Two cases have been confirmed in the remote Mantamaru community The community is in lockdown and close contacts are in isolation The community is in lockdown and …

New workplace mandate for COVID-19 vaccine pushed by California lawmakers
3 years, 1 month ago

New workplace mandate for COVID-19 vaccine pushed by California lawmakers

LA Times  

California would require workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 under a bill introduced Friday by a group of Democratic lawmakers pushing for stricter innoculation laws in the state. “They’re looking for a common statewide standard that disentangles them from politics and enables them to operate their businesses safely and predictably.” Wicks’ bill is the fourth piece of legislation introduced in …

Last minute proof of COVID-19 vaccination rule leaves Perth businesses scrambling to keep up
3 years, 2 months ago

Last minute proof of COVID-19 vaccination rule leaves Perth businesses scrambling to keep up

ABC  

Businesses in Perth and the Mandurah region have been left scrambling to interpret proof of COVID-19 vaccination rules and how to enforce them, after being given less than 24 hours' notice of their introduction. Key points: Venues say WA's new proof of vaccination rules need clarity Venues say WA's new proof of vaccination rules need clarity They're hopeful a new …

WA announces mandatory COVID booster shots for some workers, extends hard border across country
3 years, 3 months ago

WA announces mandatory COVID booster shots for some workers, extends hard border across country

ABC  

Western Australia has become the first jurisdiction to introduce mandatory COVID-19 booster shots for certain sectors of its population. Key points: Booster shots will become compulsory for essential workers in WA Booster shots will become compulsory for essential workers in WA All WA borders will be closed from Boxing Day All WA borders will be closed from Boxing Day Four …

COVID-19 vaccination deadline arrives for tens of thousands of West Australian workers
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19 vaccination deadline arrives for tens of thousands of West Australian workers

ABC  

The deadline for getting a COVID-19 vaccination has arrived for tens of thousands of workers across Western Australia. Key points: Group 1 workers in WA must get their first coronavirus jab by December 1 Group 1 workers in WA must get their first coronavirus jab by December 1 The mandate is making it hard for some sectors to find enough …

Fears of mass job losses in WA's mining industry ease on eve of government's COVID-19 vaccine deadline
3 years, 4 months ago

Fears of mass job losses in WA's mining industry ease on eve of government's COVID-19 vaccine deadline

ABC  

Job losses in Western Australia's booming mining industry are expected to be minimal because of government-imposed vaccine mandates, according to industry groups and the state's Mines Minister. Key points: The West Australian government announced in October it would require all resources workers to receive their first COVID-19 vaccine by December 1 WA Premier Mark McGowan says resource workers need to …

As WA COVID vaccine mandate deadline looms, some WA workers say they'll quit rather than get the jab
3 years, 4 months ago

As WA COVID vaccine mandate deadline looms, some WA workers say they'll quit rather than get the jab

ABC  

Chantal Storer loves her job at Panna Bakery, but last week she worked her final shift. Key points: Vaccination against COVID will soon be mandatory for 75 per cent of WA's workforce Vaccination against COVID will soon be mandatory for 75 per cent of WA's workforce About 70 per cent of businesses are worried their staff will refuse the jab …

Less than 1pc of WA healthcare workers resigned over COVID vaccine mandate, figures show
3 years, 4 months ago

Less than 1pc of WA healthcare workers resigned over COVID vaccine mandate, figures show

ABC  

A tiny fraction of WA healthcare workers have chosen to resign or be dismissed rather than get vaccinated against COVID-19, according to figures revealed in state parliament. Key points: About 0.1pc of staff have been dismissed or have quit over the jab mandate About 0.1pc of staff have been dismissed or have quit over the jab mandate But the nurses …

How WA's workplace vaccine mandate will shut the gate on some country businesses
3 years, 4 months ago

How WA's workplace vaccine mandate will shut the gate on some country businesses

ABC  

In just a matter of weeks, Jeff Pow will close his small business in regional Western Australia because all of his employees are refusing to get COVID-19 vaccinations. Key points: Some businesses say they will have to close when the WA government's COVID-19 vaccine mandate comes into effect Jeff Pow will shut his South West poultry abattoir, because none of …

COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policy for SA teachers and early childhood workers
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policy for SA teachers and early childhood workers

ABC  

South Australian authorities have introduced a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for the state's schools, with teachers required to have had their first dose within weeks. Key points: South Australia's borders open to NSW, Victoria and the ACT on November 23 Teachers will have to get vaccinated by December 10 Schools will not necessarily close if a COVID-19 case attends one …

COVID-19 vaccination drive at Multicultural Festival as SA authorities aim for 80 per cent target
3 years, 4 months 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 …

COVID-19 vaccines to become mandatory for England's healthcare workers
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19 vaccines to become mandatory for England's healthcare workers

ABC  

Health workers in England will have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by April 1 next year. Key points: About 100,000 health workers in England have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 Staff who cannot get vaccinated for medical reasons and those without face-to-face patient contact will be exempt The policy does not apply in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland UK Health …

COVID-19 cases to place further strain on hospitals, AMA warns, as SA boosts vaccine program
3 years, 4 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 …

Beds and medical services cut as Queensland hospital workers defy COVID-19 vaccination mandate
3 years, 4 months ago

Beds and medical services cut as Queensland hospital workers defy COVID-19 vaccination mandate

ABC  

More than 8 per cent of Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service workers have failed to comply with the COVID-19 vaccination mandate, forcing cuts to surgical, medical and mental health beds. Key points: Almost 4,000 health workers in the state's public hospitals have provided no evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says those employees will be sent …

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan says COVID-19 booster shots available from Monday
3 years, 5 months ago

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan says COVID-19 booster shots available from Monday

ABC  

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan says booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine will be available from Monday, with no requirement to book an appointment. However, Mr McGowan said any West Australian adult who had received their second vaccine dose more than six months ago could walk into a state clinic from Monday, November 1 and receive a third jab. "Queensland …

Queensland staring at more skills shortages as anti-COVID vaccine workers choose to walk away
3 years, 5 months ago

Queensland staring at more skills shortages as anti-COVID vaccine workers choose to walk away

ABC  

Queensland's critical industries have been losing highly paid workers who refuse to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, with some warning their exit could add to a growing skills shortage. Key points: Sunday is "D-Day" for Queenslanders to have their first dose of the vaccine if they are to be protected from COVID-19 when border rules relax The pressure is building on …

Thousands of Queensland Health staff seeking exemption from COVID-19 vaccine to soon be banned from workplaces
3 years, 5 months ago

Thousands of Queensland Health staff seeking exemption from COVID-19 vaccine to soon be banned from workplaces

ABC  

Thousands of Queensland Health employees will be shut out of their workplaces from Monday after failing to comply with the COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Queensland Health Department Director-General John Wakefield says the "time for please" when it comes to workers being vaccinated against COVID is over. Dr Wakefield said Queensland Health would continue to work with staff who had received or …

WA is adopting our strongest COVID vaccine mandate, and the rest of the country is watching with interest
3 years, 5 months ago

WA is adopting our strongest COVID vaccine mandate, and the rest of the country is watching with interest

ABC  

As the West Australian government rolls out the toughest vaccine mandate in the country, with 75 per cent of the workforce told to get the jab, many other states will be watching on with interest to see how it unfolds in COVID-free WA. Key points: The vaccine mandate covers more than one million WA workers The vaccine mandate covers more …

Woolworths, Coles, Aldi to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for staff
3 years, 5 months ago

Woolworths, Coles, Aldi to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for staff

ABC  

Hundreds of thousands of retail workers will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with major supermarkets Woolworths, Coles and Aldi announcing plans to roll out vaccination mandates. Key points: Woolworths, Coles and Aldi are mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for staff They say mandatory vaccination will protect the health and safety of workers and customers There are concerns shoppers and …

WA government flags introduction of mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for all interstate travellers
3 years, 5 months ago

WA government flags introduction of mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for all interstate travellers

ABC  

The WA Health Department appears to have let slip plans to prevent unvaccinated travellers from entering the state. Key points: The vaccine is not yet being mandated for all interstate travellers But the Premier flagged bringing in the measure down the track Experts say WA is ahead of other states in moves to do so On Thursday morning, the state …

Mandatory vaccination to be introduced for most WA workers, Mark McGowan says
3 years, 5 months ago

Mandatory vaccination to be introduced for most WA workers, Mark McGowan says

ABC  

Vaccination will become mandatory across a range of new industries covering about 75 per cent of WA's workforce, with employers and employees facing fines if they do not comply. Key points: Most of WA's workers will be required to be vaccinated Most of WA's workers will be required to be vaccinated Mark McGowan says he wants to prepare WA for …

Queensland records zero new COVID-19 cases, vaccination timeline set amid regional jabs push
3 years, 5 months ago

Queensland records zero new COVID-19 cases, vaccination timeline set amid regional jabs push

ABC  

Queensland has recorded no new locally acquired COVID-19 cases as officials urge 400,000 people yet to be vaccinated to act immediately now that border controls on the virus are set to ease. Key points: The Premier says people have 12 days to get vaccinated to be fully protected when borders open to hotspots She says about 400,000 Queenslanders remain unvaccinated …

FIFO workers in the Pilbara's mining sector protest against WA's vaccine mandate
3 years, 5 months ago

FIFO workers in the Pilbara's mining sector protest against WA's vaccine mandate

ABC  

There are concerns the vaccine mandate for the resources sector may fuel a skill shortage in the Pilbara as big miners already struggle to fill jobs because of the continued border uncertainty in Western Australia. Key points: A freedom for choice rally held in Karratha was attended by local residents and workers from the mining industry The state government has …

Around five per cent of West Australians won't get COVID-19 vaccine, internal modelling shows
3 years, 5 months ago

Around five per cent of West Australians won't get COVID-19 vaccine, internal modelling shows

ABC  

WA's Vaccine Commander voiced his concern after viewing internal research indicating about 15 per cent of the state's population were still hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccination. Key points: WA's vaccination rate is expected to slow after the 80 per cent milestone WA's vaccination rate is expected to slow after the 80 per cent milestone About 15 per cent of …

The path to COVID freedom is strewn with perils for popular WA Premier Mark McGowan
3 years, 5 months ago

The path to COVID freedom is strewn with perils for popular WA Premier Mark McGowan

ABC  

Seven months on from his historic landslide election win, WA Premier Mark McGowan still gets handshakes and selfie requests by members of the public at most media conferences. WA is on track for an 80 per cent vaccination rate by December, but when the hard border will crumble and how life with COVID will look is still very murky, writes …

Westpac, CBA make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for all staff
3 years, 5 months ago

Westpac, CBA make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for all staff

ABC  

Westpac and the Commonwealth Bank have become the latest employers to make it mandatory for their employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, in a move that will affect around 76,000 workers across the country. Key points: Westpac and CBA will require staff to be fully vaccinated Melbourne-based NAB and ANZ have not yet made a formal decision on a …

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for Queensland miners backed by industry
3 years, 5 months ago

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for Queensland miners backed by industry

ABC  

Queensland's resources industry says it would support mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for the state's mine workers to protect regional communities where vaccination rates are alarmingly low. Key points: Key players in the Queensland mining sector have signalled support for mandatory vaccinations of workers if necessary A major concern is unvaccinated FIFO workers travelling to rural areas where jab rates are low …

Education union raises concerns about the impact of COVID vaccine mandate on NT school staff
3 years, 5 months ago

Education union raises concerns about the impact of COVID vaccine mandate on NT school staff

ABC  

Education unions are concerned the NT government's COVID-19 vaccine mandate will lead to worker shortages in schools, after a survey revealed about one-sixth of teaching staff do not intend to get vaccinated. Key points: An Australian Education Union NT survey found a significant number of school staff will not get vaccinated The AEU says it's concerned staff will be forced …

NT government sets November 12 deadline for COVID-19 vaccine mandate
3 years, 5 months ago

NT government sets November 12 deadline for COVID-19 vaccine mandate

ABC  

The Northern Territory government has issued a legal direction mandating workers in a broad range of settings receive their COVID-19 vaccine within a month. Key points: The Chief Minister says the mandate includes workers in all public-facing roles The Chief Minister says the mandate includes workers in all public-facing roles Impacted workers must receive their first jab by November 12 …

WA's health sector vaccine mandate puts pressure on overstretched bush hospitals
3 years, 5 months ago

WA's health sector vaccine mandate puts pressure on overstretched bush hospitals

ABC  

Almost two weeks after Western Australia's health sector vaccine mandate took effect, just a small number of staff losses is increasing pressure on struggling hospital wards and fanning tension between burnt-out workers. Key points: WACHS confirms frontline staff have been removed from rosters for refusing a COVID vaccine Kimberley hospitals are already facing a shortage of health workers The nurses …

Mandatory vaccination considered for WA's teachers, Education Minister Sue Ellery reveals
3 years, 5 months ago

Mandatory vaccination considered for WA's teachers, Education Minister Sue Ellery reveals

ABC  

Mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for teachers is under consideration by the WA Government, Education Minister Sue Ellery has revealed. Key points: NSW and Victoria already have mandatory jab rules for teachers Education Minister Sue Ellery said she would act on health advice Compulsory vaccination for MPs is also being considered Ms Ellery pointed to Victoria and New South Wales as examples …

Mandatory COVID vaccinations for WA MPs being considered as jab rollout begins in high schools
3 years, 5 months ago

Mandatory COVID vaccinations for WA MPs being considered as jab rollout begins in high schools

ABC  

The WA government will this week start rolling out COVID-19 vaccinations in some high schools as it continues efforts to drive up the state’s vaccination rates. Key points: Mark McGowan wants vaccinations made mandatory for MPs Vaccinations will be administered at schools and shopping centres No new COVID cases were recorded in WA overnight Premier Mark McGowan also indicated it …

Christmas reopening for travellers vaccinated against COVID-19 'not our expectation', SA Health says
3 years, 5 months ago

Christmas reopening for travellers vaccinated against COVID-19 'not our expectation', SA Health says

ABC  

South Australia's top health bureaucrat has contradicted the expectations of the state's Premier, expressing doubt about a plan to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated interstate travellers by Christmas. Key points: Last week, SA Premier Steven Marshall spoke about the likelihood of removing quarantine requirements for vaccinated travellers SA Health's chief executive Chris McGowan expressed doubts about a Christmas …

This is the full list of Victorian authorised workers who need to get vaccinated against COVID to remain on site
3 years, 5 months ago

This is the full list of Victorian authorised workers who need to get vaccinated against COVID to remain on site

ABC  

About a million authorised workers across Victoria will need to have had at least one dose of a COVID vaccine by October 15 to keep working on site. The list includes any person who performs work that is essential for the continued operation of: an Authorised Provider; or authorised health services; or any interpreters, cultural or other support workers to …

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccine rule now in place for first WA frontline health workers
3 years, 5 months ago

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccine rule now in place for first WA frontline health workers

ABC  

Western Australian health authorities say they are not bracing for any staff shortages as a result of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination, which comes into force for frontline workers today. Key points: Mandatory vaccination takes effect for WA health workers The nursing union says it expects some members to leave However, no staff shortages are expected over the rule But the state's …

Victoria records 1,143 new COVID cases and three deaths as vaccine mandate expands
3 years, 5 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 …

More than 10 per cent of Queensland health workers unvaccinated against COVID-19 as deadline looms
3 years, 6 months ago

More than 10 per cent of Queensland health workers unvaccinated against COVID-19 as deadline looms

ABC  

More than 10 per cent of Queensland Health workers are unvaccinated against COVID-19 ahead of an imminent deadline mandating a first dose, according to figures from the state health department. Key points: Healthcare staff have a one month deadline until they must be fully vaccinated Those without an exemption who don't get vaccinated will not be able to work The …

Tasmanian Premier defends COVID vaccine mandate despite opposition from Launceston doctor
3 years, 6 months ago

Tasmanian Premier defends COVID vaccine mandate despite opposition from Launceston doctor

ABC  

The Tasmanian Premier has defended the state government's vaccination mandate for healthcare workers after a doctor at the Launceston General Hospital sent a letter to Members of Parliament with concerns about the requirement. Key points: Premier Peter Gutwein says the state's COVID vaccine mandate is appropriate despite concerns from a Launceston doctor Healthcare workers must have received their first dose …

The Project host points out tradies forced to get Covid vaccination when politicians do not
3 years, 6 months ago

The Project host points out tradies forced to get Covid vaccination when politicians do not

Daily Mail  

Hosts of The Project say it's 'hypocritical' for politicians to mandate Covid-19 vaccinations for construction workers but not for themselves. Hosts of The Project say it's 'hypocritical' for politicians to mandate Covid-19 vaccinations for construction workers but not for themselves While Melbourne's streets were quiet on Thursday, the city has been in the grips of chaotic protests all week as …

COVID vaccination to be mandatory for WA port workers as Moderna jab hits pharmacy shelves
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID vaccination to be mandatory for WA port workers as Moderna jab hits pharmacy shelves

ABC  

COVID-19 vaccinations will soon be mandatory for at-risk WA port workers, with the state government also announcing the Moderna vaccine is being made available at almost 500 pharmacies. Key points: All at-risk WA port workers will need to be vaccinated by November 12 All at-risk WA port workers will need to be vaccinated by November 12 The Moderna vaccine is …

New WA COVID vaccination ad tackles hesitancy as tougher Victoria border restrictions flagged
3 years, 6 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 …

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