Booster jab not yet required to be ‘fully vaxxed’ as national cabinet anticipates Omicron peak
Cases across country are declining but could rise again with onset of winter and students returning to schools, experts warn
Australia's expert immunisation advisers are still considering whether to expand the definition of fully vaccinated" to mean three Covid jabs, while some state and territory leaders have indicated they may be approaching the peak of their Omicron waves.
National cabinet met for the 65th time on Thursday, with the capacity of the health system, the vaccine rollout and supply chains topping the agenda. As he did prior to last week's meeting, Daniel Andrews raised his support for mandating a third or booster dose in order for an Australian to be considered fully vaccinated.
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