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Latest news: COVID-19 vaccine

ACT looking to have 95 per cent of population vaccinated by Christmas

The ACT Government wants 95 per cent of Canberrans over the age of 12 to be vaccinated by Christmas, as Australia hits 80 per cent.

Jab for kids as third of adults vaccinated

Children aged 12 to 15 have been given the green light to be COVID vaccinated, with the nation now with one-third of adults fully jabbed.

NSW records 1029 new local COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

NSW has reported a record 1029 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19, and three deaths

ACT prioritising jabs for 12-15-year-olds before ‘big decisions are made’

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr is advocating that 12- to 15-year-olds are vaccinated before “big decisions are made” on easing restrictions.

‘Breakthrough’ US COVID infections rising

About a quarter of coronavirus infections among Los Angeles County residents occurred in fully vaccinated residents from May through July 25.

Advocates sound alarm on disability vaccines

Disability advocates claim a lack of access to COVID-19 vaccines as the federal government concedes there is still a way to go.

NSW at six million vaccinations, cases dip to 753

NSW has recorded 753 new COVID-19 cases as it breaks through a major barrier with six million vaccinations.

ACT facing ‘gentle emergence’ from lockdown when time comes

Chief Minister Andrew Barr today flagged restrictions would be eased gradually once the ACT is in a position to move out of lockdown.

Vaccine registration open to Canberrans aged 16-29

Canberrans aged 16 to 29 years old are now eligible to register for their COVID-19 vaccine in the MyDHR system.

Christ Embassy leader shares COVID conspiracies

The global leader of a Sydney church busted for holding a service during lockdown claims COVID-19 vaccines alter people's DNA.

Children with disability to receive vaccine

Children aged 12 to 15 living with a disability will be added to Australia's coronavirus vaccine rollout from Wednesday.

Our goal is to live with virus: Morrison

Scott Morrison has declared lockdowns will be unsustainable once widespread vaccination coverage is achieved.

AIS Arena to be stood up as mass vaccination site

The ACT Government is investigating commandeering Bruce’s AIS Arena as a mass vaccination site to expand the local COVID vaccine rollout.

PM warns premiers not to break vaccine coverage deal

Scott Morrison has warned skittish premiers that abandoning vaccine coverage targets tied to reopening would break a deal with Australians.

Financial support expected to dry up as vaccination rate rises

Frydenberg is warning states not to expect the same level of financial support once Australia's COVID-19 vaccination rate passes 70 per cent.

Australia in record day for coronavirus cases and jabs

Australia has smashed daily records for new local coronavirus cases and vaccine doses administered.

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