Health
Will Cape York FIFO workers get fast-tracked COVID vaccine? – Byron Shire News
Should Cape York FIFO workers get fast-tracked COVID vaccine amid concerning virus crisis involving nearby islands?
STAFF at mining giant Rio Tinto’s major Far North Queensland operations are unlikely to be included in the region’s fast-tracked COVID vaccine as the crisis deepens at neighbouring islands.
A Rio Tinto spokesman said the company, which has mining operations in Weipa, would comply with any government directives but already had strict COVID protocols in place to safeguard workers against the virus and its spread.
“All employees and contractors must undertake a multi-layered screening program before…
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