As Australia entered its third day of vaccination, its health minister told local media on Wednesday that two people had received the wrong coronavirus vaccine dose.
Two patients aged 88 and 94 were given the recommended dose of Pfizer vaccine four times.
Health Minister Greg Hunt said the human error was a reminder of safety during the rollout:
“I think it’s very important that we be clear. The security guard who was put in the place immediately kicked into action. A nurse at the scene recognized the fact that more than the prescribed dose was given to two patients.” . “
“Both patients are being monitored and both patients are not showing any adverse reactions.”
Meanwhile, two weeks after zero COVID-19, two Australian states will ease their sanctions this week.
In New South Wales, indoor venues can accommodate up to 30 people on the dance floor, and homes can host up to 30 to 50 guests.
About 29,000 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Australia since the epidemic began and 900 people have died.
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– Australia As Australia entered the third day of its vaccination campaign, its health minister told local media on Wednesday that two people had received the wrong coronavirus vaccine dose. Two patients aged 88 and 94 were given the recommended dose of Pfizer vaccine four times. Health Minister Greg Hunt said the human error was a reminder of safety during the rollout.
Great Hunt: I think it’s very important that we stay ahead. The safeguards that were put in place were kicked out in immediate action. A nurse at the scene recognized the fact that more than the prescribed amount of dose was given.
Both patients are being monitored and both patients are showing the opposite reaction.
– Meanwhile, two weeks after zero COVID-19, two Australian states will ease their sanctions this week. In New South Wales, up to 30 people can wait on the dance floor at indoor venues. And the houses can accommodate 50 out of 50 guests. Australia Since the outbreak, only ૨ 29,000 Kovid-1 cases have been reported in Australia and more than 90,000 deaths have been reported.
