The border town of Goondiwindi has become the first community in Queensland to have fully vaccinated 70 percent of the region’s population aged over 15, with more than 87 percent having had at least one dose.
Regional Council Mayor Lawrence Springborg says he’s very proud of his community for being able to reach this milestone.
Lawrence Springborg (Photo: courtesy Wayne Pratt)
He says, “not only are we setting the standard and leading the state in the national vaccine rollout, but on a local level, we’ve given our community an invaluable advantage and put ourselves in the very best possible position – especially ahead of the upcoming harvest”.
Cr Springborg adds, “I’d also like to encourage local freight, logistics and agriculture workers to use the Goondiwindi Caltex COVID-19 testing facility as required by their relevant border pass. With the requirement for 7-day rolling negative test results, we are extremely fortunate to have this facility on our doorstep as it eases the pressure on our local hospital resources. We need to continue to demonstrate the need for this facility in our community by using it as intended. As we know, regular testing and high vaccination rates will be the best way to ensure a smooth harvest ahead”.
