CANBERRA – Australia reported more than 40,000 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday when more than 50 million doses had been delivered in total during the vaccine rollout. Nationally there were 70 deaths reported on Wednesday, including 27 in New South Wales, 25 in Victoria, 16 in Queensland and one each in the Northern Territory (NT) … Read more
HONIARA: Australia flew a small team of emergency medical specialists to Honiara on Saturday after the Solomon Islands requested help in battling a worsening outbreak of Covid-19. Australian officials said the team of eight experts landed in the capital alongside a shipment of more than 37,000 vaccine doses. “The multi-disciplinary team includes specialists in emergency … Read more
Health Ministry of Australia has approved the AstraZeneca vaccine as its second for use against COVID-19. According to the media reports, Pfizer’s product will be available in Australia next week. It will be given in two doses three weeks apart, while AstraZeneca’s will be administered in two doses 12 weeks apart. In this regard, Prime … Read more
The Government of Australia has announced to open its borders in domestic travel boost as the country eyes for vaccines till March next year. According to the details, the Australian government will be lifting travel restrictions from Queensland State, a popular holiday destination, New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria, after closing its borders in August. … Read more
