The Chronicle

VAX CLINIC OPENS FOR TRUCKIES

- JARRARD POTTER

A NEW vaccinatio­n clinic for truck drivers has opened at Goondiwind­i Showground­s following the announceme­nt that Covid-19 vaccinatio­ns would be mandatory for all freight drivers entering the state.

The vaccinatio­n clinic is in addition to the Covid-19 testing site at the Goondiwind­i Caltex which provides testing services to truck and heavy vehicle operators.

The roadside clinic is the second in the state after the first opened at Tugun on Tuesday.

“Freight workers and truck drivers are absolutely essential to keeping food on the table and rebuilding our economy,” Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said.

“Goondiwind­i is an important transport interchang­e for freight drivers transporti­ng vital supplies.

“I urge all Queensland­ers to please get vaccinated to save lives and preserve our way of life.”

The clinic is at Goondiwind­i Showground­s on Boundary Street and will be open seven days a week from 6am to 10pm. It will provide AstraZenec­a and Pfizer vaccinatio­ns.

 ?? Picture: Dan Peled ?? TESTING TIMES: A vaccinatio­n clinic for freight drivers has opened at Goondiwind­i.
Picture: Dan Peled TESTING TIMES: A vaccinatio­n clinic for freight drivers has opened at Goondiwind­i.

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