Sydney Covid test clinic vandalism highlights Australia‘s vaccine problem

Vandals have targeted a Covid-19 testing clinic in Sydney, spray painting slogans claiming the pandemic is a “scam” targeting children.

The vandalism of a Covid-19 testing clinic is the worrying picture that shows how far behind the rest of the world Australia is.

Former Covid-19 ravaged cities like London and New York have almost returned to normality through high vaccination rates against the virus.

In the UK 50 per cent of the population is completely vaccinated, while in the US it is slightly less at 47 per cent. They’re able to eat, drink and socialise through their huge vaccine uptake.

The bizarre theories have been posted across social media, linking the virus to 5G towers and paedophile rings. Picture: Facebook

Australia flags behind them at just a lowly 7 per cent of the population fully vaccinated.

Vaccine hesitancy is quickly becoming a major problem across the country from mixed messages from government officials to huge anti-vax groups making waves on social media.

The recent vandalism of a testing clinic shows how deep the routinely debunked vaccine fears run.

NSW Police are searching for the vandals.

“Scam, Govt Scam, Propaganda, Lies,” was spray-painted on a portable testing clinic in the Sutherland Shire, south of Sydney.

Another poster advertising testing clinics and times was also vandalised.

“Stop murdering our children. Covid vaxx = slaughter,” the graffiti said.

Police are investigating the incident but it has sparked conversation in the community about conspiracy theorists.

Long queues of people are seen lining up to get the Covid-19 last week.

Sutherland Shire councillor Deidre Steinwall shared an image of the vandalism and said it was “disappointing”.

Most of her constituents agreed in the comments.

Another said: “Preferably before they get Covid and contaminate their entire family and circle! This is sheer ignorance as there is no doubt about the science!”.

It comes as the federal government change tact and focuses less on case numbers and more on preventing hospitalisations and deaths.

Originally published as Sydney Covid test clinic vandalism highlights Australia‘s vaccine problem