Victoria Covid update: vaccination to be compulsory for teachers as state records 628 new cases
by Ben Doherty from on (#5PV3P)
Education minister James Merlino says all school and childcare staff will need to have their first jab or a booking by 18 October
- Follow our Australia Covid live blog for the latest updates
- Vic restrictions; Vic hotspots
- Vaccine rollout tracker; Covid cases and data tracker
- Get our free news app; get our morning email briefing
Victorian teachers and childcare workers face compulsory Covid-19 vaccinations before they return to work next month, as cases continue to rise across the state.
The deputy premier and education minister, James Merlino, announced on Wednesday that all staff at schools and childcare services will need to have their first vaccination by 18 October or have a booking within a week of that date.
Continue reading...