It’s not normally so hard to find hope at a time when most are committed to resolutions, goals, and dreams for a new year. In Guatemala, security forces used batons and tear gas to beat back thousands of migrants seeking refuge from violence and poverty.
In Uganda, a pre-election internet blackout cut off the entire country’s access to communication, information, and livelihoods for days. In the United States, insurrection in the Capitol threatened a democratic transition of power and thrust white supremacy back into the spotlight. And, from Portugal to Brazil to Egypt, our health services are struggling like never before.Īt the same time, political instability in 2021 continues to drive fear, separation, and violence in communities around the world. New variants of the virus are infecting people at alarming rates. Many countries have reimposed strict lockdowns. The global coronavirus pandemic is worse than ever. It’s hard to believe we are already through January 2021. "The more people do the right thing by each other, the better the outcome is," she said.Global Fund for Children’s Managing Director, Hayley Roffey, reflects on COVID-19’s impacts on young people and shares GFC’s commitment to work with and for youth to build a more equitable post-pandemic world. Ms Sanderson said its vaccination requirements were in fact part of Western Australia's transition plan towards easing border restrictions. There has been nothing said to indicate the state government is considering a change of plans.
Is WA still opening its borders on February 5? These include hospitality venues, indoor and outdoor entertainment venues, including festivals, sporting stadiums, theme parks or tourism experiences and excursions as well as government-owned galleries, museums or libraries. In Queensland, unvaccinated people are not permitted to visit vulnerable settings - such as hospitals, residential aged care, disability accommodation services or prisons - nor attend a wide range of venues and activities. The Northern Territory, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory have taken a softer approach, and do not have a vaccine mandate in place for patrons of venues and events. Patrons in New South Wales are only required to show evidence of being fully vaccinated if they are attending an indoor music festival with more than a thousand people.
Tasmanians only need to be fully vaccinated to enter pubs, nightclubs, bars and licensed events where alcohol is served. Signs explaining COVID-19 restrictions at the Perth Cup at Ascot Racecourse on New Year's Day. However, the West Australian government has announced a new app to be released next week, which will allow you to upload your vaccination certificate, as well as check-in to venues. Can you use the SafeWA app to prove your vaccination status? You must also show suitable identification with each option.Ī GP or pharmacist who provided your vaccination can print your immunisation history statement if you are unable to access proof of vaccination online.
Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said the responsibility for checking vaccination requirements at venues and events is shared by both patrons and venues.
After a high-profile trial at the Perth Cup races on Sunday, proof of COVID-19 vaccination entry requirements have been extended to a laundry list of big venues and events from today.