Pfizer vaccine to begin local roll out in coming weeks

WDHS director of Medical Services, Dr Dale Ford, respiratory specialist, Dr Andrew Bradbeer and Royal Melbourne Hospital infectious diseases specialist, Dr Joe Sasadeusz. Photo: CHRIS DOHENY.

By Allanah Sciberras

February 17, 2021 | 4:40 PM

WESTERN District Health Service (WDHS) has confirmed the COVID-19 vaccine will be rolled out across the Greater Hamilton Region in the next two to three weeks.

WDHS chief executive, Rohan Fitzgerald said although there still wasn’t any definitive community vaccination dates, they expected to begin vaccinating aged care residents and staff in the coming weeks.