Australian Government Indemnifies COVID Vaccine Against Lawsuits

Australian Government Indemnifies COVID Vaccine Against Lawsuits
A clinical staff member holds a BCG vial and syringe in the trial clinic at Sir Charles Gairdner hospital on April 20, 2020 in Perth, Australia. Paul Kane/Getty Images
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The Australian government will indemnify drug manufacturers against legal action for any adverse side-effects caused by the COVID-19 vaccine, which is currently undergoing trials.

The government has decided against implementing a no-fault compensation scheme to cover any potential claims from patients experiencing side-effects from the new drug, according to a statement issued by the Department of Health to The Epoch Times.