Liberal Party of Australia
The National Cabinet met today to discuss Australia’s COVID-19 response and changes to the Australian COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy.
National Cabinet continues to work together to address issues and find solutions to the health and economic consequences of COVID-19.
There have been 29,500 confirmed cases in Australia and, sadly, 910 people have died. More than 16.3 million tests have been undertaken in Australia.
Globally there have been over 141 million cases and sadly over 3 million deaths, with around 698,000 new cases and more than 9,000 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge in many countries around the world.
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I am not going to be talking about numbers today, Australia s Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly told Australia s Radio National on April 12. This echoed suggestions from the Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, who had adopted the position that Australia best forget meeting any clear vaccination targets. Having left battling the pandemic to State governments, the Federal government has found itself unable to execute its program, if one dare call it that.
Part of the monumental failings of the government can be put down to its stubbornness in prioritising the use of one vaccine. AstraZeneca was meant to be the vaccine wonder, the Godhead, the miraculous deliverer. CSL, Australia s only vaccine manufacturer, was given the task of producing the majority of 54 million ordered doses at its Broadmeadows factory in Melbourne. Many of those now risk being essentially useless.
Monday, 12 April 2021, 1:03 pm
“I am not going to be talking about numbers today,”
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly told
Australia’s Radio National on April 12. This echoed suggestions
from the Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, who had
adopted the position that Australia best forget meeting any
clear vaccination targets. Having left battling the pandemic
to State governments, the Federal government has found
itself unable to execute its program, if one dare call it
that.
Part of the monumental failings of the
government can be put down to its stubbornness in
prioritising the use of one vaccine. AstraZeneca was meant
Central Queensland health study finds regional diverse communities at significant disadvantage
updated 5
AprApril 2021 at 4:40am
Bangladeshi migrant Shelly Nahar says she often relies on her husband to help her communicate with healthcare professionals.
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When Bangladesh-born Shelly Nahar and her son moved to Rockhampton three years ago, she was still learning to speak English.
Even small talk was daunting, let alone explaining problems to a health professional.
Key points:
A report has found CALD people in regional areas are at a higher risk of preventable diseases, complications, increased hospitalisation, and increased mortality
The Breaking the Barriers of Health Communication s lead researcher says regional CALD communities are deprived of resources