Shire 91.7 per cent double dosed

STRATHBOGIE Shire has topped the 90 per cent milestone for fully vaccinated residents aged 15 and over. Federal data as at November 7 shows 91.7 per cent of the shire's population aged 15 and over have received two doses of a COVID–19 vaccine – an increase of 3.1pc from 88.6pc last week. Getting vaccinated against COVID–19 protects you, your loved ones and our whole community from serious illness from the virus. Anyone aged 12 and over is eligible for a COVID–19 vaccine. If you have not yet had your first dose, or are able to bring your second dose forward (within timeframe), please help keep our community safe and #GetTheJabDone Book an appointment at a state–run vaccination centre online at coronavirus.vic.gov.au/book–your–vaccine–appointment or by calling 1800 675 398 8am – 8pm 7 days. Goulburn Valley Health's Vaccine Hub at the McIntosh Centre (Shepparton Showgrounds) is open weekdays, Tuesday evenings and Saturdays. Book an appointment at a participating doctor, community health service or local pharmacy at covid–vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility. More info on COVID–19 vaccines, speak to your doctor or pharmacist, or visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/about–covid–19–vaccine. Once you are fully vaccinated, get your COVID–19 digital certificate: coronavirus.vic.gov.au/get–your–covid–19–digital–certificate. COVID–19 is active in our region. Anyone with even the mildest symptoms, such as fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose or loss of sense of smell, should get tested immediately.