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Latest news: COVID-19 vaccine

The NSW roadmap out of lockdown

A breakdown of the NSW roadmap out of lockdown announced by the NSW Government this morning, 9 September.

WHO chief urges halt to booster shots

The World Health Organisation is calling on rich countries with large supplies of coronavirus vaccines to refrain from offering booster shots.

Vaccine passports a ‘solution to problem that doesn’t exist’ in ACT

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr believes vaccine passports are unnecessary for Canberrans given the eagerness of residents to get vaccinated.

ACT records 19 new cases, eight in hospital

The ACT recorded 19 new cases of COVID-19 overnight, with 13 linked to existing clusters or otherwise known cases and eight now in hospital.

Flying doctor brings vaccines to outback

COVID-19 vaccines are getting to some of the most remote parts of the country.

ACT braces for ‘biggest week yet’ in vaccination push

With 24,000 Pfizer jabs booked, the ACT Government is preparing for the “biggest week yet” in the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.

Canberra has daily record 32 new COVID cases

Canberra has recorded 32 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours to 8pm yesterday, the highest number of cases ever recorded in the ACT in one day.

NSW records 1533 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths

More than 1500 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases have been reported in NSW - another record high - and four deaths.

Victoria considers ‘lockout’ for unvaccinated

Unvaccinated Victorians could be "locked out" of major sporting events and entertainment and hospitality venues. 

Vaccine mandate challenge to be expedited

A bid to overturn NSW public health orders requiring some workers be vaccinated will be expedited through the state's highest court.

AIS Arena mass vaccination clinic to open this morning

The AIS Arena in Bruce will begin its new life as a mass vaccination clinic from 10am today when the first jab is administered on site.

Coronavirus less severe in children: top doctor

Just three of the almost 4000 children aged under 12 infected with coronavirus in Australia this year have needed intensive care treatment.

More Moderna contamination fears in Japan

Japan's Kanagawa prefecture says it found another vial of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine suspected of containing a foreign substance.

What’s required for student nurses enlisting in the callout

Canberra Health Services (CHS) has confirmed the mandated training required for any student nurse responding to ACT Health’s callout to join the front lines of COVID response. “We have been working closely with...

NSW records 1164 new local COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

NSW has reported 1164 new locally-acquired cases of COVID-19 and three deaths, including a woman in her 50s with underlying health issues.

Indigenous death puts heat on vaccine rollout

Scott Morrison has defended efforts to protect Indigenous people from coronavirus after the first Aboriginal death sparked heavy criticism of the vaccination rollout.

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