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Rising pressure on NSW paramedics

Rising pressure on NSW paramedics

New South Wales paramedics are facing a high-pressure summer as a rapid increase in non-emergency calls swamp the NSW ambulance service. NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard is asking residents to only contact paramedics if they are facing a serious issue.

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No change to five-month booster interval

No change to five-month booster interval

The nation’s booster program will not be fast tracked for now as Australians are urged to wear a mask indoors ahead of Christmas. It comes after an emergency National Cabinet meeting was held on Wednesday afternoon to discuss measures to slow the spread of Omicron across the country.

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Australia to manufacture mRNA vaccines

Australia will produce millions of mRNA vaccines a year under a multi-billion dollar deal secured by the federal and Victorian governments. The agreement with Moderna will create Australia's first mRNA manufacturing facility in Victoria – and will position the nation as the main respiratory vaccine producer in the region.

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