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Government considering prioritising Australian athletes for coronavirus vaccines ahead of Tokyo Olympics
The federal government is considering whether to prioritise Australian athletes and their support staff in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
Key points:
- Japan is in the grip of a fourth wave of coronavirus infections leading into the postponed games
- Most athletes would normally only qualify to be vaccinated in phase 2b, the second-last category
- Swimming Australia president Kieran Perkins said the vaccinations would keep athletes safe and healthy
Discussions are underway between the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) and the government about when and how to vaccinate the roughly 480 athletes and 500 support staff expected to attend the games in July.
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