Australia’s top health official remains confident the AstraZeneca vaccine is safe, saying there is no evidence linking cases of blood clots to the vaccine.
Six million people can now book in for a COVID-19 jab as Australian leaders allay fears about the AstraZeneca vaccine and back health experts to forge ahead with the rollout. Health Minister Greg Hunt will on Wednesday launch a website listing the first 1,104 GP clinics, including 337 in NSW, taking part in Phase 1B. These clinics will offer jabs to any eligible person on a first come, first served basis from March 22. Vaccines are the game changer in our fight against the COVID-19 virus and I urge everyone in Australia to come forward and get vaccinated when they are able to, Mr Hunt said.
Australia will announce more urgent coronavirus assistance for Papua New Guinea today as medical professionals warn the virus is running rampant in the country.
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