State and federal authorities are concerned the number of Australians getting their third dose of COVID-19 vaccine is flatlining. 7NEWS
Queensland is the worst-performing state, with 64.5 per cent of eligible residents boosted, while the ACT has the best coverage rate .New third doses are barely rising each day, ranging from NSW recording 2075 on Friday and the NT 45.
Information campaigns are being rolled out, but there is a persistent problem with the slow rate of uptake by under-65s. Mr Butler said long-term plans to deal with the pandemic were being worked on by the national cabinet comprising state and territory leaders and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
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