The hospitalisation number is a slight drop from yesterday, as Victorians may soon have to be triple-vaccinated to enter cafes or restaurants. 9News
The need for QR codes in hospitality and retail venues was discussed given the significant impact of the Omicron outbreak on contact tracing.
The industry discussions came as Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas announced yesterday workers in the public sector will get paid time off to get their third dose as part of the state's vaccination push. "We are doing this because the health and safety of our public service and public sector employees and the whole community is vitally important to us," he said.Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas announced yesterday public sector workers would get paid time off to get their booster shot."They also have a responsibility to the community at large to make sure that they are not a source of infection in those interactions.
"That is why, as an employer, we are taking this vital step. The change in conjunction with the vaccination blitz at sites like this makes getting your third dose earlier and easier than ever before."Premier Daniel Andrews flagged earlier this week he would not rule out mandating"I don't rule out there being other groups that become the subject of a mandate," he said.
"I think we're very close to a change in policy that will reflect the fact that in order to be fully protected you need to have three doses - not two and an optional extra."Industry leaders are concerned mandating the booster dose will place additional pressure on already struggling businesses.
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