Health
Australia looks to vaccine-making capacity – Education – Australian Associated Press
The federal government wants to gauge Australia’s capacity to manufacture a coronavirus vaccine if a drug becomes available.
Australian manufacturers are being urged to tell the federal government if they could help reproduce a coronavirus vaccine.
Submissions will be used to determine the national capacity to make and distribute the drug if an effective candidate is found.
Industry Minister Karen Andrews said the government was aware of Australia’s existing ability to produce vaccines.
“This request for information is about identifying more niche manufacturers, including those who may be able to pivot or have the …
-
General19 hours agoInternal Revenue Service starts cutting 20,000 workers
-
Noosa News19 hours agoMan killed, woman seriously injured in collision in Wongabel, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland
-
General23 hours agoWe’ve all talked about potential economic consequences for Australia of Trump’s policies. Now they’re happening
-
Noosa News18 hours agoMoreton Bay oyster farm survives cyclone with help of wave wall innovation