Health
Mandatory jabs likely for WA quarantine staff amid low vaccination rates – WAtoday
The rules, which are expected to be implemented over the next fortnight, will be similar to existing rules requiring aged care workers to get flu vaccinations before…
Quarantine workers will have to get the Pfizer jab or be refused work under a mandatory vaccination plan by the McGowan government to reduce the risk of the virus escaping one of Western Australias COVID-19 hotels.
The rules, which are expected to be implemented over the next fortnight, will be similar to existing rules that require aged care workers to get flu vaccinations before taking on jobs in nursing homes.
WA Premier Mark McGowan.Credit: Matt Jelonek
WA Premier Mark McGowan said the latest…
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