A little more than half of senior Australians eligible for their fourth COVID-19 vaccination have received it. 7NEWS
In total and accounting for those aged under 65, more than 1.8 million Australians have received at least four doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.Authorities continue to urge people to take up COVID-19 boosters and influenza vaccinations to help protect their families this winter.
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler issued a reminder on Thursday, coinciding with his announcement that children aged between 12 and 15 who are most at risk of severe disease can get their booster jabs from Tuesday. To be eligible, children have to be severely immunocompromised, have a disability with significant or complex health needs, or have complex and or multiple health conditions that increase their risk of severe COVID-19.Meanwhile, Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy has tested positive for COVID-19.LATEST 24-HOUR COVID-19 DATA:Victoria: 8025 cases, 19 deaths, 512 in hospital with 28 in ICU
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