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Australia’s COVID vaccine rollout to get an extra $1.9 billion to help hospitals, GPs deliver the jab
The Federal Government will put another almost $2 billion towards the coronavirus vaccine rollout, to help hospitals, GPs and pharmacies on the frontline deliver the jabs to all corners of the country.
Key points:
- The extra vaccine funding will go to hospitals and GPs to help with the rollout
- Scott Morrison will outline his Government’s priorities at the National Press Club
- Continuing Australia’s economic recovery will be another focus for the Government
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is expected to announce the extra funding during an address the National Press Club later today in its first speech of the year.
The $1.9 billion will go to helping with the logistics of delivering the vaccine, with the first jabs expected by the end of the…
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