Vaccination Rollout Hits Six Month Milestone

The Territory Labor Government’s vaccine rollout has hit the six month mark and delivered outstanding results with 60 per cent of eligible Territorians having received their first dose of the vaccine.

More than 40 per cent of Territorians are fully

vaccinated with over 189,000 doses administered since February.

Last week’s lockdown for Greater Darwin and Katherine prompted a massive increase in vaccine appointments, with more than 5,000 bookings made and over 6,000 doses administered by NT Health clinics. 

In remote areas serviced by NT Health, 29 per cent of eligible Territorians are fully vaccinated and more than 46 per cent have received their first dose.

This week, NT Health will be vaccinating remote communities including Elliott, Minjilang, Papunya, and Wadeye.

Last week the Territory Labor Government expanded the vaccine rollout to eligible Territorians between the ages of 12 and 15. 

All Territorians aged 12 or above who live outside Greater Darwin are eligible for the vaccine. 

In Greater Darwin, children aged 12-15 are currently eligible for the vaccine if they have a medical condition that increases the risk of severe COVID-19 infection or if they are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.

For more information, and to book your COVID-19 vaccination, please visit: https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/stay-safe/COVID-19-vaccinations.

 

Quotes from Chief Minister, Michael Gunner:

“Just last week we had the very real threat of coronavirus in our community – and because we locked down so hard and so fast, we were able to trap it and contain it.

“We will continue to do this to keep you safe, but this virus isn’t going away and getting vaccinated is your best tool. 

“It’s simple – get your vax, or get COVID. Do it to protect yourself, your family and your mates.”

 

Quotes from Minister for Health, Natasha Fyles:

“Territorians have been so great at rolling up their sleeves, and it’s encouraging to see 60 per cent of eligible Territorians have received at least one vaccine dose six months into our rollout.

“Last week Territorians emerged as lockdown legends with more than 7,800 jabs administered between Monday and Wednesday – including a new daily record with 3,196 vaccine doses administered on Wednesday.

“We have also seen outstanding compliance following the lockdown with a new daily record of nearly 260,000 check-ins via the Territory Check In App on Friday.”