Australia has hit the first major vaccination milestone in the national reopening plan it’s been announced this morning.
Australia is set to become one of the most vaccinated countries in the world, as the first major milestone in the national reopening plan of 70 per cent of the population fully vaccinated is to be reached today.
Health Minister Greg Hunt confirmed the news on Wednesday in Canberra, telling reporters 70.007 per cent of the population was now fully vaccinated.
“This is a testament to the work of Australians and it is a testament to our health professionals and everybody that has been involved in the vaccination program,” he said.
“I want to say thank you and congratulations, but keep going.”
More to come.
