Vaccine timeline does not include second dose: PM
Tom McIlroyPolitical correspondent
Australians waiting for COVID-19 vaccinations could get the second of two doses required later than the government’s planned October deadline.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison blamed delivery delays for the slower-than-expected rollout. Mr Morrison also said health authorities were clear that the AstraZeneca drug was safe despite some European countries pausing vaccinations over reports of blood clots among recipients.
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Tom McIlroy is the Financial Review's political correspondent, reporting from the federal press gallery at Parliament House. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at thomas.mcilroy@afr.com
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