Australian families stranded in Indonesia warn their children are 'sitting ducks' as the Delta variant of COVID-19 tears through the country.
"I have been running myself ragged and I cannot get a vaccination anywhere."
"I can understand delays and difficulties in repatriation [but] I'm asking that they take care and ensure that there's adequate vaccines available for the expats abroad," Michael says.DFAT says the Australian government's vaccine policy "does not include rollout for Australian citizens overseas. We encourage Australians overseas to consult their local health professional for advice on vaccine options.
"My concern is hearing stories of sudden onset pneumonia and what happens at day 10 as the virus progresses," she says.
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