Michaela Meade
Councils and health officials are commending the Melton and Moorabool communities for getting the COVID jab done.
Both municipalities have hit the state’s COVID-19 vaccination targets, with new health department data revealing both cities have surpassed the 90 per cent goal for first dose vaccinations.
According to the data, Melton has a first dose vaccination rate of 91.7 per cent, while Moorabool is sitting at above 95 per cent.
Both municipalities are faring well in terms of second dose vaccination according to the data, with Melton recording a rate of 61.7 per cent, and Moorabool recording a rate of 70.2 per cent.
Moorabool mayor Tom Sullivan said council was “very pleased” with the vaccination efforts of the city.
“I’d encourage anyone who is yet to have the vaccine and who might have questions about it to talk to their GP or a healthcare professional to get the best advice,” Cr Sullivan said.
West Metro COVID-19 Vaccination Program project director Lisa Smith said she thanked the Melton and broader western suburbs community for coming out to be vaccinated.
“We’ve had a great response at our vaccination hubs in Melton, including at our drive-through service, which was Australia’s first drive-through vaccination service,” she said.
“Our teams have worked really hard to make COVID-19 vaccination as accessible as possible, but it’s up to the community to make the most of those opportunities – and that’s what they’ve done.”
Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik said it was a “relief and a joy” to see the community able to enjoy more freedoms as a result of getting vaccinated.
“I’d like to thank our residents for doing their part, including adhering to restrictions and safety precautions,” Cr Majdlik said.
“I encourage our community to continue to do what they can to help keep everyone safe.”
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