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Language, country of birth to be recorded during COVID vaccine and positive tests – ABC News
Soon, where you were born and what languages you speak will be recorded both when you get a COVID-19 vaccine, or if you test positive to the virus.
Soon, where you were born and what languages you speak will be recorded both when you get a COVID-19 vaccine, or if you test positive to the virus.
Key points:
- The data will help show the government if communities are avoiding getting vaccinated
- It will be collected in the same way gender and Indigenous background are recorded
- The government is still deciding whether it would release the information publicly
It is hoped the move will show the government if specific communities are avoiding getting…
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