Congrats on vaccination

“Keeping our families safe should be our first priority but keeping our community safe is just as important and that is why I thank everyone who has worked so hard to look out for each other and support local businesses where possible,” he said.

“According to the Australian Governments Local Government Area (LGA) Geographic Vaccine Rates, as of November 4 the Moira Shire, the Rural City of Wangaratta and the Alpine Shire have now reached double vaccination rates of approximately 95% or more,” Mr McCurdy said.

“It is pleasing to see our communities across the Ovens Valley having such high double vaccination rates and it is through these efforts that we can look forward to being reunited with friends and family in a Covid safe holiday period ahead.

“Although we have lost many events and activities from the past 18 months, we must remember that new ones are just around the corner.

“A solution to continue getting our communities back to normal is by pushing for more affordable and regular rapid tests to ensure individuals can go about their days without the delays of Covid testing and long waits for test results.

“We have done our bit and now it is time for the Victorian Government to do their bit and help our Victorian communities and businesses move forward.”

Nationals Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy congratulates residents of the Ovens Valley for stepping up and doing their bit in Victoria’s vaccination race.