FRONT-LINE healthcare workers will begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine from next week at the GV Health vaccine hub, and public sector aged care residents will start receiving the vaccine from Monday, March 15 in their homes at facilities across the region.
The first GV Health staff to receive the jab will include 150 staff working at the hospital’s emergency department, COVID-19 testing and respiratory ward, and in the critical care unit.
This will be followed by the public aged care residents at GV Health Aged Care facilities at the Shepparton, Tatura and Rushworth campuses from March 15
As one of nine vaccine hubs across the state, the GV Health vaccine hub will also start vaccinations for priority 1a health care workers in health services, public sector residential aged care facilities and GP Respiratory Clinics beyond Shepparton, including in Numurkah, Nathalia, Cobram, Yarrawonga, Benalla, Mansfield, Yea, Eildon, Alexandra, Kilmore, Seymour, Tatura, Rushworth and Kyabram.
According to GV Health COVID-Response executive manager, Alicia Cunningham, exact timing for administration of the COVID-19 vaccine across the GV Health vaccine hub catchment area from March 22 onwards is dependent on vaccine availability.
“We understand the Goulburn Valley community has a lot of interest in and questions about the COVID-19 vaccine launch and we will endeavour to keep the community informed throughout the vaccine rollout period,” GV Health chief executive, Matt Sharp, said.
