The first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine that most Australians will receive has arrived in Sydney, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison hailing a new milestone in the fight against the virus. The first 300,000 doses of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine landed from overseas on Sunday, but 50 million doses of this type will be manufactured by CSL in Australia. The Therapeutic Goods Administration will now batch test the first shipment to ensure it meets Australia’s strict quality standards. “This is the next step as we ramp up the vaccine rollout,”Mr Morrison said. The rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine is due to commence from March 8, subject to the TGA’s testing process. “Australia is in a unique position because importantly this vaccine gives us the ability to manufacture onshore’ Mr Morrison said. “Every Australian who wishes to be vaccinated will be able to receive a vaccine this year.” Australia started its vaccine program …
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