The Guardian - Australia news live update: Victoria records 39 Covid deaths, NSW 35; Pfizer boosters approved for teenagers; states urge people to get third dose

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Australia news live update: Victoria records 39 Covid deaths, NSW 35; Pfizer boosters approved for teenagers; states urge people to get third dose

Link [2022-01-28 01:55:10]

At least 74 Covid deaths recorded across NSW and Victoria; Pfizer booster shots approved for teenagers aged 16-17; states urge more people to come forward and get their booster shots amid the Omicron Covid variant outbreak. Follow all the day’s news

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Hazzard said NSW is supporting the Victorian government push to change the definition of fully vaccinated in Australia from two doses to three.

But he says there are some issues to be ironed out before that change can be made. He doesn’t know what issues, he says, because he is not a part of national cabinet.

I understand that most of these things require a range of medical expert input. In fact, they all require a range of medical expert input, and I think when you’ve got a committee of a large number of people, all giving their input, sometimes it takes a while to get there. Sometimes it is easier being a minister, I’ve got to say, than being on a committee.

So for everybody who is eligible, please go and get the booster as quickly as possible.