Australia's federal government warned state leaders on Wednesday that current emergency economic supports may be withdrawn when the country hits a 70-80% COVID-19 vaccination rate, even if individual states and territories decide to retain border controls.
"I wouldn't use the term sanctions ... but there should be no expectation on behalf of premiers and chief ministers that our emergency economic support will continue at the scale that it is currently when we reach the 70-80% targets," Frydenberg told broadcaster Seven News.
Australia, grappling to control a third wave of the coronavirus, has locked down more than half of its 25 million population in its largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, and capital Canberra while also racing to vaccinate millions. Around 31% of people above 16 in the country have been fully vaccinated while 54% have had at least one dose.
Under the national reopening plan announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison last month, greater freedoms and special rights for the inoculated would kick in when 70% of adults are vaccinated. The international border would gradually be reopened at 80%.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Indonesia Cabinet minister gets 12 years in COVID-19 graftIndonesia’s anti-graft court sentences a former Cabinet minister to 12 years in prison after finding him guilty of bribery related to the government’s distribution of coronavirus aid.
Weiterlesen »
Pfizer Booster Significantly Lowers Risk Of Covid-19 Infection Among Elderly, Israeli Data ShowsPfizer Booster Significantly Lowers Risk Of Covid-19 Infection Among Elderly, Israeli Gov’t Finds
Weiterlesen »
Pfizer Booster Significantly Lowers Risk Of Covid-19 Infection Among Elderly, Israeli Gov’t FindsA third shot of the Pfizer vaccine dramatically reduced the risk of Covid-19 infection and subsequent hospitalization among people who are older than 60.
Weiterlesen »
Jesse, Jacqueline Jackson are 'responding positively' to Covid-19 treatmentRev. Jesse Jackson and his wife, Jacqueline, are “responding positively” to medical treatment after having been hospitalized with Covid-19, their family says.
Weiterlesen »
Covid-19: Robin Swann says 'time not right' for restrictions' returnRobin Swann says he is concerned about a rise in cases, but ministers will look at next steps in September.
Weiterlesen »
New Zealand's COVID-19 lockdown extended as outbreak tops 100 casesPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday extended New Zealand's strict nationwide COVID-19 lockdown saying the current outbreak of the Delta variant of the coronavirus had not yet peaked.
Weiterlesen »