Queensland reopening plan caught in catch-22 as Covid vaccination rate lags national average by 10%

Despite the premier saying restrictions would ease when at least 80% of over 16-year-olds were fully vaccinated, there has been no notable spike in uptake

Queensland's Covid vaccination rate is lagging the rest of Australia, with health experts warning targeted messaging is needed to boost uptake and protect vulnerable people.

The state was projected to pass 80% first dose vaccination on Tuesday, 9 November. But, with an average of 10,000 people jabbed a day in the past week, it has only just passed national cabinet targets.

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