Queenslanders urged to 'do much better' in vaccinating as state records one new local COVID-19 case

There's still concern about some regions, including the far north, where vaccination rates are lagging behind those in the southeast.

The state's drive to protect students from COVID-19 is part of a broader push to dramatically boost vaccination rates. "Come on, Queensland. We have to do much better," the premier said. "I am absolutely concerned about regional Queensland."Liberal National Party Leader David Crisafulli said the premier had undermined confidence in vaccines and delayed the rollout, by putting off her own jab three times and avoiding the Astra Zeneca vaccine for months after she became eligible.

"The mad scramble that we're seeing is only going to work if people see a pathway out of the pandemic.

The Bunnings weekend didn't seem to help that much

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