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Numbers turning up for AstraZeneca have dropped since Thursday's announcement, while vaccines in some centres go to waste amid supply bungles.

A leading epidemiologist has warned Sydney faces more fresh restrictions amid a new virus cluster.

President Joe Biden on Friday marked the United States administering 300 million COVID-19 shots in 150 days, urging unvaccinated Americans to roll up their sleeves to protect themselves against emerging variants of the virus.

Victoria has recorded one locally transmitted case of COVID-19, a close contact of an existing case.

Health Minister Greg Hunt has urged people who have already had their first AstraZeneca vaccine dose to complete the program.

Officials say it is "absolutely critical" that Australians follow through with their second AstraZeneca jab, despite the cut off age being raised yesterday.

The UK's new confirmed cases rose above 10,000 for the first time in nearly four months as a result of the spread of the more contagious delta variant.

The program, in Cianjur regency, West Java, is part of the district's effort to increase the number of vaccines administered to citizens aged 45 and over.

Third new COVID-19 case diagnosed in Sydney, fourth being investigated; AstraZeneca now reserved for Australians over 60; Queensland flags border pass system; No new local cases in Victoria

The federal government has accepted advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisations (ATAGI) that the AstraZeneca vaccine only be administered to people aged 60 and above.

While every state and territory in Australia is now rolling out the coronavirus vaccine, the rules on who can get them in each area varies.

NSW Health quietly approved the change late last week however chemists are subject to strict regulations.

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Researchers in Brisbane are hoping their in-progress nasal spray could soon protect people against COVID-19.

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It's going to take a lot more than words to curb the advance of the world's second largest economy, writes Nectar Gan.

Australia has about 51 million doses on order.

Spectator killed at Finke Desert Race in the NT; Australia hits COVID vaccine milestone; Victoria records two new local COVID-19 cases

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has hailed the G7 summit as a success after the meeting of major world leaders closed.

An expert has hailed the Federal Government's release of a digital COVID-19 vaccine certificate as a crucial step on the road to normality – but warned that it must be done carefully.

President Joe Biden urged global leaders to join him in sharing coronavirus vaccines with struggling nations around the world after he promised the US would donate 500 million doses to help speed the pandemic's end

Scott Morrison announced the pledge ahead of the G7 meeting where world leaders are set to agree to supplying at least 1 billion shots.

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Infectious disease experts have urged Australians to keep taking COVID-19 vaccines despite another death linked to AstraZeneca.

The 52-year-old died after developing a blood clot in her brain, with the TGA confirming it was "likely" linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine.

An infectious diseases expert has called for Australia to allow vaccinated people returning from overseas to quarantine at home - after the nation's top doctor maintained no changes to hotel quarantine are currently planned.

NSW woman dies of blood clot after getting AstraZeneca jab; Husband of Queensland's COVID-19 case tests positive; Flooded Victorian town evacuated as Sydney records coldest June day in 122 years

The Delta COVID-19 strain - which triggered the Victorian lockdown after cases were detected - is 60 per cent more transmissible than the Alpha variant, a UK expert warns.

In the global race to vaccinate people against COVID-19, Africa is tragically at the back of the pack. In fact, it has barely gotten out of the starting blocks.

Major fire at Bondi school; Victorian couple breach lockdown to enter Queensland; Melbourne lockdown to end tomorrow; PM warns on China trade

As the Australian COVID-19 vaccine rollout widens to include more and more age groups, the federal government has unveiled its proof-of-jab certificate.

AFP Operation unfolding in Sydney; Match found for Melbourne Delta outbreak; Two new COVID-19 cases in Victoria; Wild weather to hit the south-east

New South Wales is ramping up its vaccine rollout with a second mass vaccination centre set to open at a former Bunnings warehouse in the state's Hunter region.

Children as young as 12 getting the Pfizer jab is a "promising idea", a leading Melbourne doctor has said.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she received the Pfizer vaccine instead of the AstraZeneca jab in case she has to travel to Tokyo for the upcoming Olympics.

It took 41 days to vaccinate the first million Aussies; Victoria records 11 new local cases; Notorious family killer found dead in jail cell; Harry and Meghan baby arrival

Australia can still get everyone vaccinated by Christmas, according to a former health department secretary.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is urging the Federal Government to remain "fair" over national vaccine distribution as an extra 100,000 Pfizer shots were earmarked for Victoria.

Coronavirus vaccines will be available to people aged under 30 in England this week as the country's jab rollout expands.

Queensland are on track to smash the state goal of delivering 15,000 COVID-19 vaccines over the weekend.

A vaccine blitz is underway in Queensland this weekend - with 18 new hubs opening across the state.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has flagged significant changes to the national COVID-19 vaccination program following a meeting of National Cabinet.

New 'highly transmissible' variant detected in Melbourne; Push for all states and territories to make vaccines mandatory for aged care workers; Melbourne's lockdown to continue despite false positive cases

The federal and Victorian government has reached a deal on a special quarantine hub.

Queensland will open 18 COVID-19 vaccination hubs this weekend for frontline workers, aged care and disability staff, and those aged 40 to 49.

A petition calling for young people to be given leftover vaccinations has gained thousands of signatures as under 40s chase unused doses of AstraZeneca jabs.

Queensland scientists say they have developed a needle-free way to administer the COVID-19 vaccine in what could be a world first.

Victoria's Acting Premier James Merlino has slammed the anti-vaxxers who tried to dissuade people from getting their COVID-19 jabs as "despicable".

Aussie share market closes at record high; Shortage of Pfizer in Victoria; Three new cases in Victoria; Lockdown payments announced by Commonwealth government

Second aged care resident diagnosed in Melbourne; AFL team given exemption to leave Victoria; Melbourne restrictions extended; Six new Victoria cases; Infected man visited NSW South Coast