Queensland Health has announced there are now more opportunities for people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in the Torres and Cape region.
Health Minister, Yvette D’Ath said additional outreach vaccination clinics had been set up in communities across the Torres Strait, Cape York and Northern Peninsula Area.
Ms D’Ath said being vaccinated offered the highest level of protection, both against being infected and in helping minimise the seriousness of any illness if infected.
“It’s terrific we’ve kept COVID-19 out of our Indigenous communities, but we can’t be complacent,” she said.
“This is why we are revisiting these communities to ensure we are providing ample access for more people to get vaccinated.
“Our fantastic health staff have again travelled to the Torres and Cape to set up outreach vaccination clinics across more than a dozen locations, including Cooktown, Bamaga, Mabuiag Island, New Mapoon, Injinoo, Umagico, Lakeland and Thursday Island.”
Member for Cook, Cynthia Lui said everyone aged 12 years and over was eligible to be vaccinated, including those who were pregnant, and all outreach clinics were accepting walk-ins.
“Please don’t hesitate,” Ms Lui said.
“You have another opportunity to get vaccinated to protect yourself, your family and your community, so please come forward,” she said.
Torres Strait, Cape York and Northern Peninsula Area residents can check the ongoing vaccination rollout schedule on the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service’s website at this PS News link.
