Victoria opens three mass COVID-19 vaccination hubs for over 70s

Three Victorian mass vaccination hubs will open to people over 70 as Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton prepares to get his COVID-19 jab.

"This is one way that we can expedite the vaccine rollout, as quickly as possible, particularly to our most vulnerable cohort," Acting Premier James Merlino told reporters on Tuesday.They will only be offered the AstraZeneca jab, with Pfizer doses still prioritised for healthcare workers under 50 at hospital vaccination clinics.

Victorian Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton addresses the media during a press conference in MelbourneVictoria is also resuming its rollout of the AstraZeneca shot to eligible people under 50 after it was paused on 9 April, as Australian health officials confirmed a link between the vaccine and rare but potentially deadly blood clots.

Professor Sutton will receive his first vaccination on Wednesday at the Royal Exhibition Building, and he praised the hard work of authorities to deliver the AstraZeneca vaccine to the highest safety standards.

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