THE COVID-19 vaccination and booster program will be accelerated through expanded capacity at the AIS Arena and the reopening the Canberra Airport vaccination hub.

“The airport hub and the AIS Arena mass vaccination clinic will be able to deliver up to 32,500 vaccinations a week – up from the 29,500 vaccinations the ACT government delivered at the height of its vaccination program in September last year,” Chief Minister Andrew Barr said today (January 5).

“We strongly encourage all Canberrans to get their boosters when they’re eligible. And if you’re a parent or carer of a child aged 5 to 11, book them in for their first dose.

“To make this easier and faster, we’re temporarily  re-opening the Canberra Airport vaccination hub at 30 Nomad Drive, Pialligo, from January 24 to help deliver more boosters, more quickly.

“We’re making more vaccination appointments available to Canberrans than ever before.

“The ACT government’s public health objectives remain the same – to reduce community transmission, minimise pressure on our hospitals and protect those most vulnerable.”

Bookings for the airport vaccination hub will open in the coming weeks. Bookings at the AIS Arena clinic can be made by calling the vaccination booking line on 5124 7700 between 7am and 7pm daily or online using MyDHR for those aged 16 or over. Vaccination bookings can also be made at participating GPs and pharmacies.