The Queensland government recently released the latest statistics regarding vaccination rates in Queensland. The statistics showed that 69.6 per cent of residents had at least one dose of shingles vaccine, and 59.7 per cent were fully vaccinated. However, this number could be affected by data issues within the LGA. Moreover, a large proportion of the community still remains skeptical about the government’s ability to ensure the safety of children.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has yet to provide a timeframe for getting the vaccination rates up to 93 per cent. But the Australian Medical Association Queensland president Chris Perry questions the claim of an 80 per cent vaccination rate. It should be noted that the vaccination rate for some countries was in the 80s, while others closed. The Queensland government has also been accused of extortion by the Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. In the case of one bus driver, he was unfairly axed for asking an abusive passenger to get off his bus.
Meanwhile, fewer than one fifth of children aged five to 11 had a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination authorities are urging parents to vaccinate their children as soon as possible. The number of positive cases has soared in Queensland schools, with the Queensland government reporting over two thousand positive cases every day. Some private schools are now implementing mask rules. Despite this blip in vaccination rates, Queensland health officials have decided not to require a third dose of the virus. However, experts are pushing for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations.
While Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has vowed to ensure that 80% of the state’s population is fully vaccinated, she has also stated that the government will not allow any public spaces, sporting venues or hospitality venues to open unless the vaccination rate is above 80 per cent. Queensland Health’s latest move to boost the vaccination rate has received pushback from the conservative side but the government is not giving up.
Despite these statistics, Queensland remains among the lowest-protected states in the COVID-19 outbreak, according to the health department. Despite the low vaccination rate, the department has warned that more COVID waves are likely to hit the state in the coming months. In addition, two councils in the state – Isaac Shire in central Queensland and Aboriginal Cherbourg Shire in the north-west – have vaccination rates that are significantly lower than the national average.
In addition to a low national average vaccination rate, the equity gap between Queensland and other states was narrowed significantly. The vaccination rate for Queenslanders was 39% lower on 27 August 2016 than it was on 13 December or nine May 2017. In contrast, in Victoria, the vaccination rate was 41% lower in August 2016, 14% lower on 13 December, and there was no difference between the two cities in early May. This gap reflects Perth’s overall low vaccination rate.
Despite the low national average, regional vaccination rates have shown increasing trends. Regional vaccination rates are particularly low among Aboriginal people, which are often the most vulnerable population groups. The Australian Government Department of Health releases these figures on a weekly basis. It also updates these atlases with demographic and socioeconomic information. By the time the atlas is published, it will include demographic, socioeconomic, and regional data. This will include data for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as the LGA’s distribution.
If you live in Queensland, you are likely vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus. This is an extremely dangerous virus and can spread from country to country. However, thanks to the COVID-19 vaccination plan, Queensland is achieving its goal of reaching 90% of its population. By vaccinating Queensland residents, borders can be reopened to foreigners. And once these figures have been released, Queensland will be able to open up its borders once again.
In the meantime, the lagging vaccination rates in Cherbourg and elsewhere have raised health concerns in the region. Although the government’s vaccination mandate was introduced on 17 December, health workers are worried about the repercussions on local people and the community. This is especially true in remote areas, where residents do not live in a metropolitan area. Vaccination rates can vary by town, so it is vital to follow all advice given by the Queensland government.