Almost 200k COVID-19 vaccinations administered nationally in the past 24-hours (196,430 according to COVID Live); a new daily record (beating 184,530 set in the previous 24-hours).
Averaging almost 150k per day (149,170) over the last week.
Vics brought it into control without a vax, but granted not with Delta.
Rick Morton needs to get his facts right, says infections increased in Victoria regionals with ring of steel in force - Not so Rick.
He also said no transmission outdoors, correctef by others re Vic sport, failed to mention woman sitting outside at cafe in Sydney, passing contact.
He wants focus to be solely on support for essential workers, claims how Vics licked it ( just leaving out the bits, like what Cheng said on masks, even though he has talked to him recently)
Mammoth day in NSW, almost 10k above their previous daily record. Things have ramped up nicely in Vic as well this week, tipping over the 3m dose mark thanks to our biggest daily total since mid-June.
If we don’t hit 200k in one day today (tomorrow’s numbers) then it will almost certainly happen by Wednesday next week.
About 4000 pharmacies and it was mentioned last week that a rebate system was being considered for GP’s who stay open longer during the week or open on weekends. Some sort of “out of hours” fee rebated
But consult your doctor first before going to pharmacy, if you are under 60yo and considering AZ.
Money for jam if you consult GP before pharmacy, a fee is charged
if you consult your doc who administers jabs, GP not allowed to charge a consultation fee ( said Morrison previously)
JJ told a Senate Committee today that no Pfizer in his cupboard