The National Cabinet met on 4th June for the 45th time to discuss Australia’s COVID-19 response, recent outbreaks of COVID-19 and the Australian COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy. To date, 30 per cent of the Australian adult population have now had a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, including over 50 per cent of over 50 year olds and over 70 per cent of over 70 year olds.
Last week, ABC Australia reported a news that Health and government authorities approved the family to fly in on a privately-funded medevac flight from Indonesia two weeks ago, despite calls to limit the number of international arrivals. SA Health has confirmed the family has the highly infectious Delta strain.
Research has found that taking a “mix-and-match” approach is boosting protection against the virus and may be a solution for countries struggling with supply demands. So is it time Australia starts mixing it up?
Melbourne is slowly returning to pre-lockdown restrictions with big venues opening their doors to visitors again. To find things to do around town this weekend, check out our curated guide to what’s happening and what’s reopened.