New COVID-19 infections in Victoria have jumped to an all-time high of 14,020, as boosters open to those who received a second dose four months ago.
Victoria has reported a record 14,020 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths, as the booster vaccination program scales up significantly across the state.
From Tuesday, Victorians who had their second COVID-19 vaccine dose as recently as four months ago can receive their booster shots at state-run vaccination clinics.has made more than 1 million people in the state eligible to receive their booster dose. Even more will become eligible when the interval is cut to three months on January 31.
Authorities said existing state-run clinics would expand to operating 12 hours a day, seven days a week, and several vaccination centres scheduled to close would reopen. Victorians could also receive their booster shots at their local pharmacy or general practitioner.
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