The AMA trying to keep in the news.
With waning protection from COVID-19 for healthcare workers and some members of the public, there’s anticipation about when and how the booster program will be announced and implemented.
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But it is up to ATAGI.
Tassie upping their vaccine targetting.From the Deputy Premiers presser.
"Pleasingly we are starting to see strong vaccination coverage in all age groups and in all parts of the state.
However, vaccination rates are still slightly lower in the North-West than the state average so I would especially encourage everyone across the Coast not to wait any longer to book in their vaccination.
State-run Pfizer clinics will be running across the North-West over the next two weeks, and the vaccination bus will be touring throughout the region.
I’d particularly like to highlight a pop-up clinic opening tomorrow for two days at the Smithton RSL, which will be able to vaccination hundreds of locals.
Elsewhere in the North-West, community clinics are running at:
- Wynyard Railway Hall – 28 – 29 October
- Latrobe Speedway and Function Centre – 28 October
- Burnie Arts and Function Centre – 25 – 27 October, 1 – 3 November
- Ulverstone Rowing Club – 26 – 27 October
- Devonport Surf Life Saving Club – 22, 24, 27 – 29 October, 3-5 November
Anyone aged 12 or over can walk-in and get vaccinated without an appointment across the state, but bookings are encouraged to avoid waiting.
To book an appointment, call the Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738, or book online at
www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/bookings.
The COVID-19 vaccination bus – run in partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service – is also touring the area over the next few weeks.
The bus will be in Tullah and Waratah over the next two days, before heading to Mole Creek, Edith Creek, Irishtown, Sassafras, Redpa and Railton next week.
Tomorrow, the bus will be parked at Farrell Street Council Carpark in Tullah from 10am to 5pm, and on Friday it will be at the Waratah Road House at 11 Smith Street from 10.30am to 3.30pm.
Appointments are not required for the bus – just turn up and get vaccinated."