The unvaccinated in Logan City will get text and recorded voice messages from midday today, urging them to get the jab.
Health Minister Yvette D’Ath says the text blast was part of the government’s campaign to ramp up Queensland’s vaccination rollout.
“Getting vaccinated is vital to keeping Queensland safe and protecting our freedoms in this state.”
“On your phone, online, on TV, on radio and in the paper – wherever we can, we’re encouraging Queenslanders to get vaccinated.
“I want to ensure that every Queenslander is given an opportunity to get vaccinated.
“By texting millions of Queenslanders, we’ll reach a lot of people who we might struggle to communicate with in other ways.”
The text will read; “This is a message from Queensland Health. Get your COVID-19 vaccine today. It’s safe, effective and free. Go to www.covid19vaccine.qld.gov.au/
Queenslanders are urged to please not treat the message as spam and block the number.
It is vitally important that the number is not blocked as it is used nationally for emergencies and disasters.
Ms D’Ath says when Queensland receives more vaccines from the Commonwealth, the state will continue to ramp up the rollout.
“Our promotions have worked incredibly well to date.”
“We’ve proven that if we have the vaccines, we can get them in arms quickly, safely and effectively.
“Campaigns like this will give thousands of Queenslanders the extra encouragement they need to protect themselves and their families.
