Gladys Berejiklian has doubled down on plans to reopen the state once we reach 70 per cent vaccination – despite a looming spike in cases.
Ms Berejiklian has doubled down on plans to reopen to the double vaxxed once we reach 70 per cent – despite that looming spike we’ve been warned about.“There’s no doubt there’s challenges ahead. But this is the strategy that we know will see NSW through this difficult period,” she said.
That sentiment was backed up by the PM this afternoon during an interview with Sky’s Keiran Gilbert, with Mr Morrison saying the mental health toll of lockdowns for young Australians was “to the point of unbearability”.“70 per cent gives the opportunity for a soft opening. “The only way to face that risk is by ensuring that Covid-19 vaccines are administered to all staff.”
“What already exists is anyone can go through the Medicare website and download a proof of vaccination.
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