Sluggish Vaccination Rollouts In ‘COVID-free’ Countries Are Leading To Outbreaks

Less than two months ago, Taiwan was thriving. With fewer than 1000 cases in total over 12 months, their world-class quarantine and tracing measures were allowing them to enjoy life with very few restrictions. Now, they are in lockdown. A pilot tested positive for COVID-19 on April 20, leading to over 333 cases as of yesterday. Similar stories have arisen in Japan, Thailand, Singapore and South Korea with 2 key similarities: successful containment of the virus, followed by a complacent and sluggish vaccine rollout.

Only 1% of Taiwan’s population has been vaccinated, with many in the public delaying getting vaccinated because they were ‘safe’. Now, vaccination spots have been booked out for the rest of the month.

Australia is facing a similar battle currently. Our success in suppressing the virus has lead to slow vaccine uptake, leaving us exposed to outbreaks. We can’t take being COVID-free for granted, and only high vaccination rates can really protect us. Don’t wait for an outbreak – get vaccinated now if you’re eligible, and protect Australia.

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