NSW premier, Gladys Berejiklian announced on Thursday (August 26), that conversations about a proof of vaccination app have begun.
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She stressed that people across NSW who have received both doses of a COVID vaccine will be allowed more freedoms next month after NSW hits the target of six million jabs by the end of August.
"We say to everybody, get your vaccine, fully vaccinated, you still have time to ensure that when we start opening up you have those options to live a more free life."
However, some areas of the Mid Coast are lagging behind in vaccination rates, with some postcodes showing as little as 10 per cent of the population fully vaccinated (see below).
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From 12.01am Monday, September 13:
- Those who live outside the LGAs of concern, outdoor gatherings of up to five people (including children, all adults must be vaccinated) will be allowed in a person's LGA or within 5km of home.
- For those who live in the LGAs of concern households with all adults vaccinated will be able to gather outdoors for recreation (including picnics) within the existing rules (for one hour only, outside curfew hours and within 5km of home). This is in addition to the one hour allowed for exercise.
Health Minister Brad Hazzard said two doses of the vaccine not only helps protect people from hospitalisation and death, but also helps reduce transmission.
"Two vaccine doses leads to around a 90 per cent overall reduction in transmission of the virus," Mr Hazzard said.
2430 (Taree, Old Bar, Hallidays Point):
- population received first dose: 50% - 59%
- population fully vaccinated 30% - 39%
2423 (Bulahdelah, Myall Lake):
- population received first dose: 50% - 59%
- population fully vaccinated 10% - 19%
2424 (Mount George, Charity Creek):
- population received first dose: 30% - 39%
- population fully vaccinated 10% - 19%
2426 (Coopernook, Moto):
- population received first dose: 50% - 59%
- population fully vaccinated 20% - 29%
2427 (Harrington, Crowdy Head):
- population received first dose: 70% - 79%
- population fully vaccinated 40% - 49%
2428 (Forster, Pacific Palms):
- population received first dose: 60% - 69%
- population fully vaccinated 30% - 39%
2429 (Bobin, Krambach, Wingham):
- population received first dose: 50% - 59%
- population fully vaccinated 20% - 29%
2312 (Nabiac, Minimbah):
- population received first dose: 50% - 59%
- population fully vaccinated 20% - 29%
2415 (Stroud Road):
- population received first dose: 40% - 49%
- population fully vaccinated 20% - 29%
2420 (Martins Creek, Dungog):
- population received first dose: 50% - 59%
- population fully vaccinated 30% - 39%
2422 (Barrington, Gloucester):
- population received first dose: 50% - 59%
- population fully vaccinated 20% - 29%
NSW Health has urged people to have forms of proof of the vaccine:
- Download your COVID-19 digital certificate via the Express Plus Medicare mobile app or your Medicare online account through myGov.
- You can add your COVID-19 digital certificate to your Apple Wallet or Google Pay. Instructions are available on the Services Australia website.
- If you can't get proof online, your vaccination provider can print your immunisation history statement for you.
- Call the Australian Immunisation Register on 1800 653 809 (Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm) and ask for your statement to be sent to you. It can take up to 14 days to arrive in the post.
- If you're not eligible for Medicare you can call the Australian Immunisation Register and request your certificate be mailed to you or add your COVID-19 certificate to your digital wallet using the Individual Healthcare Identifiers service (IHI service) through myGov.
If you are not booked in for a COVID-19 vaccine, please book an appointment as soon possible.
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