A former Australian Medical Association president and one-time federal MP has called out Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s coronavirus response.
It comes as the state recorded 4,655 new infections on Sunday, with 762 people in hospitals – 28 of those are in ICU.The one-time independent MP for the Sydney seat of Wentworth replied to a tweet from Ms Palaszczuk who urged anyone over the age of 30 to book in for their fourth COVID-19 vaccination.
Stream more on politics with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022.The one-time independent MP for the Sydney seat of Wentworth replied to a tweet from Ms Palaszczuk who urged anyone over the age of 30 to book in for their fourth COVID-19 vaccination. Picture: John Gass“Everyone over the age of 30 is eligible for a fourth vaccination. Getting a booster is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19.
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation updated its recommendation for people aged 50 to 64 years to get a fourth COVID-19 vaccine, while people aged 30 to 49 years may choose to have a fourth shot if they wish to. ATAGI reiterated that people who had already been eligible for the fourth dose, including those aged 65 years and over, remain at"high risk of severe disease and death" from COVID-19.Death numbers are not reported on Saturday and Sunday.
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