COVID-19 Update: TGA approves Pfizer booster as fully vaccinated Australians ready for take-off from Nov 1

This is your update on the Coronavirus in Australia for 27 October 2021.

File photo of passengers wearing protective masks collecting baggage after arriving on a flight at Sydney Airport. Source: AAP

The TGA has approved the Pfizer vaccine booster shot for all Australians aged 18 and over to be given six months after the second vaccination.
An epidemiologist warns against fast-tracking plans for unlimited travel throughout NSW.
Fully vaccinated travellers will no longer need an exemption to leave the country, ahead of the international borders reopening on November 1.

New South Wales

The state has recorded 304 new local cases, an increase on yesterday's figure of 282.

An epidemiologist has warned against fast-tracking plans for unlimited travel throughout NSW, due to begin on Monday 1st November. Mary Louise McLaws says regions need to boost their vaccination rates.

Premier Dominic Perrottet says his COVID economic recovery committee will be examining "aspects of the roadmap" this week.

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Victoria

Victoria has recorded 1534 locally acquired COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths as businesses prepare for more restrictions to ease on Friday.

The state government is offering $2000 vouchers to allow cafes, hotels, restaurants and bars to purchase equipment.

The QR code check-in app is also being upgraded and will soon be able to inform users if they have visited an exposure site.

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Last 24 hours around Australia

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approves the Pfizer vaccine booster shot for all Australians aged 18 and over to be given six months after the second vaccination, with aged care residents expected to be the first to be given the third dose.
The Tasmanian state government says 97% of public health workers have at least one dose of the vaccine.
The Australian Capital Territory has recorded 12 new cases as the national capital progresses closer to a 90 per cent vaccination rate.

Quarantine, travel, testing clinics and pandemic disaster payment

Quarantine and testing requirements are managed and enforced by state and territory governments:

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If you want to travel overseas, you may be able to apply online for an exemption.

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for more information about the conditions to leave Australia. There are temporary measures for international flights that are regularly reviewed by the government and updated on the

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