That left the federal government with about 1.57 million doses, enough to immunise about 785,000 people.
However, not all these doses can be released because both vaccines require a second dose. To ensure that a second dose is available, Mr Hunt said the Commonwealth “CSL’s Broadmeadows factory has been producing doses of AstraZeneca’s vaccine, but these have to wait for regulatory approval before they can be distributed. The Therapeutic Goods AdministrationThe federal government is operating some arms of the rollout, but much has been left to the states.
By March 31, NSW had received 190,610 and had administered 96,273. However, the NSW government insists distribution delays meant just 119,170The Victorian government would not say how many have actually arrived from the federal government. “Clearly, the issue is about enough supply. If we can improve the supply mechanism and supply chain then facilities like this will be able to roll out vaccinations to the general public sooner than later,” Victorian parliamentary secretary for Health Steve McGhie said on Thursday., Mr Hunt said he expected 3.3 million doses to be delivered over the next 3½ weeks, with about 500,000 distributed each week.
“As new shipments of Pfizer and onshore manufactured AstraZeneca are made available, they will be provided across Australia to vaccinate the population in-line with the rollout plan,” the government spokeswoman said on Thursday.
liammannix Confirm this.
liammannix This is and absolute disgrace. I guess with the Murdoch media on your side, why should Morrison worry?
liammannix Didn’t Morrison announce 10 million doses Mark_Butler_MP
liammannix Just a reminder Australia. Scott Morrison has had TWO Pfizer jabs while some front line health workers have had none.🤬
liammannix It's really going to hit the fan when other countries who have vaccinated most of their populations start opening up again to international travellers and require proof of vaccination to enter. Australians will be left stuck at home.
liammannix Sorry but based on previous experience I do not trust what Hunt says to be factual. He has often been caught out 'distorting' the truth. We need proper transparency on vaccine deliveries.