Mass COVID vaccination hubs at stadiums, parks a possibility in Australia, but no clear plan yet

Younger Australians receiving their COVID vaccines at large public venues geared towards delivering thousands of vaccinations a day has been floated by experts, and it appears the federal government is open-minded about the plan.

The proposal appeared to receive a nod on Tuesday morning from Deputy Chief Medical Officer Michael Kidd, who said mass vaccination centres at venues like stadiums were “not off the agenda, particularly as we move into phase 2A”.

“There are discussions with each of the states and territories as to how we best meet the needs of their specific populations,” he said.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has also left the door open to mass vaccination centres, which have become commonplace in other countries with higher…