Warrnambool doctor Mark Page urges residents to reach 95 per cent jab rate, says eradication impossible

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Updated September 7 2021 - 7:17pm, first published 6:00am
Warrnambool's Dr Mark Page said eradicating coronavirus was no longer possible and getting vaccinated offered the best protection. Photo: Chris Doheny
Warrnambool's Dr Mark Page said eradicating coronavirus was no longer possible and getting vaccinated offered the best protection. Photo: Chris Doheny

One of the regional Victoria's leading infectious diseases specialists is warning exposure to coronavirus is a matter of "when and not if", urging communities to reach a new vaccination target of 95 per cent.

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Jessica Greenan

Journalist

Journalist at The Warrnambool Standard covering both Moyne Shire and Corangamite Shire Council. Sometimes court. Special interest in all things environment.

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