Vaccination numbers have been increasing. It appears more people are heeding the message that 'getting the jab' is key to seeing life return to normal.
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Not to mention is helps prevent COVID-19 cases.
When I received the first jab this month it was done in the car park next to Central Park, after restrictions following our recent COVID-19 cases saw the GP clinic move vaccinations away from its medical centre.
I mention this because it demonstrates measures that were put in place to overcome obstacles and vaccinate during the pandemic.
Elsewhere we are seeing obstacles that are preventing some vaccinations.
Armajun Health Services has been fighting vaccine hesitancy within Aboriginal communities across the Northern Tablelands for months. But people's concerns are not the only issue.
Our health system is being stretched at the moment, including the delays we're seeing in having test results for COVID-19 come back.
Armajun has clinics in Armidale, Inverell and Glen Innes, and if they get additional support from Hunter New England Health may be able to do additional clinics in towns such as Walcha, Uralla, Guyra, and Tenterfield.
At the moment, they physically cannot staff those places on their own.
We saw UNE Medical Clinic start running its Super Saturday vaccinations this month, which was such a success it has now been explanded to other towns like Inverell, while Moree will be the next one.
That came after the state government encouraged mass clinics where more people could walk in and get the jab.
To end, there is something positive to look forward to this week.
She will compete in the Para Triathlon Vision Impaired women's category on Saturday. I'm sure the city will be cheering her on!
Thanks for reading and stay safe folks. Remember, you can get in touch with us here at the Express by emailing armidaleexpress@austcommunitymedia.com.au.
Laurie Bullock
Group Editor
