ALL four local government areas in the Mildura electorate now have more than 80 per cent of their over 15 population fully vaccinated.
Member for Mildura Ali Cupper said what has been achieved across the board is incredible.
THE State Government has refused to acknowledge that small businesses will suffer due to a lack of clear communication about vaccination requirements.
Member for Mildura Ali Cupper was advised this morning by a government representative that new directions for workers would be issued tonight.
MILDURA has had the highest growth in first dose vaccination coverage of anywhere in Victoria in the past week.
Another 6.6 per cent of the population, or 2,973 people rolled up their sleeves for the first time to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Member for Mildura Ali Cupper has congratulated local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members for rolling up their sleeves to be vaccinated.
Over 50 per cent of the North West region’s Indigenous population aged 15+ has received their first dose, and Ms Cupper has called for greater support for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) in delivering the COVID-19 vaccination roll out.
FROM Thursday next week, truck drivers entering Victoria from a high-risk zone will need to show evidence they’ve had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
It’s part of tightened border restrictions, impacting freight and healthcare workers who re-enter Victoria.
