Stark divide: disadvantaged areas of Victoria have worst Covid vaccination rates

Age, disadvantage and reduced access are mixing together in lower socio-economic areas to create a perfect Covid cocktail

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Some of Victoria's lowest socio-economic areas are still lagging behind on Covid-19 vaccination rates as the wealthiest local government areas surge ahead, creating a stark divide across the state.

The disparity has community leaders and epidemiologists worried the virus will sweep through some suburbs when the state opens up, if the vaccination rate does not pick up in vulnerable areas.