Elderly Australians, Healthcare Workers First for Jab When Available

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

Elderly Australians, people with chronic illness and healthcare workers would be first in line once a COVID-19 vaccine is available.

Deputy Chief Medical Officer Michael Kidd reassured Australians a vaccine won’t be made available until one is safe and effective at providing an immune response to the virus.