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Covid-19 testing clinics are reducing their openings hours during the Christmas period despite unprecedented demand" and reports of hours-long wait times in several states.

Guardian Australia analysis shows 77% of the 490 testing sites listed on the NSW Health website on Wednesday will either close or operate on reduced hours through the Christmas and new year period.

Novavax is still going through the approval process. I know they're getting closer. We're looking forward to get Novavax into the mix of available vaccines as well. It won't be until the new year. I don't know exactly when.

As soon as Novavax is ready to go, we'll be delighted to get it out there. I know some people have been holding out for Novavax specifically. It will be part of our arsenal and we look forward to helping people access that vaccine if that's what they want.