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Vaccines a step closer as Australia signs contracts for delivery
Thursday December 24, 2020
The federal government has taken another step towards vaccinating Australians against COVID-19 with the signing of delivery contracts.
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt. (Photo: AAP Image/Michael Dodge)
The Pfizer and AstraZenanca vaccines, due to roll out from March next year, are being produced in Australia by CSL and Novavax.
Health Minister Greg Hunt on Thursday announced distribution contracts have been signed with DHL and Linfox to truck the vials across Australia, including those living in very remote areas.
The government has also tapped Accenture to gather…
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