Two more AstraZeneca vaccine hubs

Toowoomba Hospital and QEII Hospital on Brisbane’s southside will become Queensland’s newest AstraZeneca vaccination hubs from tomorrow (Wednesday 10 March).

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the new hubs would provide crucial protection to even more workers on the frontline of Queensland’s fight against COVID-19.

“Queensland’s vaccination rollout is gathering momentum as we bring on more hubs throughout the State,” the Premier said.

“Fifteen days into our vaccine rollout, more than 10,000 Queenslanders have received their first vaccination. This is how we planned it. In fact the numbers exceed our plans.

“These numbers will continue to grow in coming weeks as the AstraZeneca vaccine becomes the second vaccine made available to our priority 1a frontline workers.

“Two other new hubs opened yesterday – at Logan and Bundaberg – and other locations for the administration of the AstraZeneca vaccine will be finalised in coming days.

“The Pfizer vaccine rollout is continuing at our six original hubs throughout Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane and the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.

“Queenslanders can be confident that when the rollout to the general population commences later this year, they’ll have access to a safe and effective vaccine.”

Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said the Pfizer vaccine rollout continued to exceed its projected targets.

“Queensland Health keeps exceeding its weekly targets, bringing the vaccine to more and more Queenslanders,” the Minister said.

“I’ve visited all of the six Pfizer hubs and seen first-hand the great job our health workers are doing in administering the vaccine.

“This is a staged rollout and it’s important to remember that Queensland is reliant on its supply of the vaccine from the Commonwealth.

“We are getting the vaccine to more and more people and very soon our first frontline workers will receive their second vaccine dose.

“We need to prioritise the vaccine for the most vulnerable and ensure a steady stream of supply so that everyone who wants the vaccine will be able to access it when it’s their turn.”

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