E&OE… Topics: Vaccination rollout. GREG HUNT: Good afternoon. I’m joined by Professor Murphy, the head of the vaccines taskforce and we’re pleased to give you an update on the COVID-19 progress in Australia, and we’ll begin with the fact that the latest advice from the National Incident Centre is zero cases of…
Today is a momentous day for Australia’s fight against COVID-19, with the rollout of Phase 1B of the Australian Government’s vaccination plan. The COVID-19 vaccine rollout out is one of the largest logistical exercises ever undertaken in this country and we are particularly encouraged by the enthusiastic response from Australians in getting vaccinated. …
E&OE… Topics: AstraZeneca vaccine; COVID-19 vaccine rollout; PETER STEFANOVIC: Well, let’s go to Melbourne now. Joining us live is the Health Minister, Greg Hunt. Minister, good to see you. Thanks for joining us this morning. First of all, your reaction to this news overnight? A lot of European nations given the go…
E&OE… Topics: COVID-19 cases and vaccination rollout in Australia GREG HUNT: Hello everybody. I’m joined by Professor Michael Kidd, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, and we’re providing a brief update in relation to COVID-19 cases and vaccine rollout in Australia. So, very briefly, I’m pleased to be able to report that…
E&OE… Topics: Phase 1B of the vaccine rollout, Securing vaccines for PNG. SABRA LANE: Medical experts say, the Federal Government has serious questions to answer over the launch of the COVID vaccine booking system. Doctors were swamped with inquiries when the system went live yesterday, with many members of the public describing it…
E&OE… Topics: vaccine rollout, COVID-19 outbreak in PNG JIM WILSON: Big news today. Six million Australians can now book in and get their COVID vaccine from Monday. GP clinics around the country will be able to offer the job to any eligible person, that’s people who meets the criteria of Phase 1B on…
E&OE… Topics: Vaccination rollout in Australia; Phase 1B beginning on 22 March. GREG HUNT: Good afternoon everybody. I’m pleased to be joined by Professor Brendan Murphy. This is the first of our regular updates. He joined the Prime Minister for an update on Sunday, along with obviously Professor John Skerritt, who is the Head of…
E&OE… Topics: booking appointments to receive COVID vaccine; Papua New Guinea conflict. NEIL MITCHELL: I’ve mentioned earlier we talked about the availability of the vaccine, the list of GP clinics. The Federal Government runs and coordinates it – they provide the vaccinations; they contract the clinics. The State Government is saying it’s their responsibility if…
More than 1,000 general practices will join the COVID-19 vaccination program from next week further strengthening the Commonwealths capacity, and ensuring an efficient and equitable distribution of vaccines across the country. Services will come online from 22 March and progressively increase in number to more than 4,000 by the end of April – as part…
More than 1,000 general practices will join the COVID-19 vaccination program from next week further strengthening the Commonwealths capacity, and ensuring an efficient and equitable distribution of vaccines across the country. Services will come online from 22 March and progressively increase in number to more than 4,000 by the end of April – as part…