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No fines for COVID-19 vaccine refusal, WA Health Minister confirms – ABC News
West Australians will not be fined for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine, with the state’s Health Minister Roger Cook saying he does not support a compulsory approach….
West Australians will not be fined for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine, the state’s Health Minister Roger Cook says.
Key points:
- Workers and vulnerable patients will be prioritised for the Pfizer vaccine
- West Australians are unlikely to be forced to accept a vaccine
- The rollout is expected to be especially challenging in northern areas
The WA Government is working with the Commonwealth to implement a rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine as early as next month.
Mr Cook said there would be a requirement for people…
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