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October vaccination target all but over after AstraZeneca concerns prompt rollout shakeup – ABC News
The national vaccination plan is set to be reworked as the government heeds warnings about the AstraZeneca jab. Here’s what we know so far.
Hopes of all Australians having at least their first COVID-19 vaccine by October look all but dashed following a late-night shakeup of the nation’s rollout plans.
It was a scene reminiscent of last year’s late-night prime ministerial press conferences to announce the locking down of the nation as the coronavirus took hold.
Flanked by the nation’s chief medical leaders, Scott Morrison late on Thursday announced a reworking of the national vaccination plan over AstraZeneca blood clot fears.
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