With the smooth implementation of vaccination work, the Australian government has finally released a special vaccination certificate recently!
Australia launches new crown vaccination certificate
According to the Daily Mail report, Australians who have received two doses of the vaccine can now apply for vaccination through their National Health Account (Medicare) The certificate!
Source: "Daily Mail"
Government Services Minister Linda Reynolds announced on June 9th that those who have received Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccines can pass them The National Health Account has received the recently launched certificate.
Australians who are fully vaccinated can immediately obtain an electronic vaccination certificate through myGov or Express Plus Medicare apps as long as they report to the authorities that they have received a second dose of the vaccine.
This vaccination certificate has a holographic emblem, including a green check mark with the person’s name, date of birth, and expiration date.
The security of the vaccination certificate is similar to the technology used in digital driving licenses and ID cards, and cannot be copied illegally.
Reynolds said the new certificate will make it easier for people to show their vaccination status.
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She stated in a statement:
Digital vaccination certificates can enable people to obtain vaccination certificates anytime and anywhere.
At the same time, because the certificate only shows the vaccination status of the new crown vaccine, the level of shared vaccination history is also well controlled.
At present, all people who have received two doses of vaccines can access online and download their own vaccination certificates to their mobile phones for easy use at any time.
How to apply for a vaccination certificate
1 You can access it through the Express Plus Medicare app, It can also be accessed online through myGov; (provided that your Medicare account must be linked with myGov account)
2click on the page Immunisation History, then choose to view the statement;
3 the dialogue that is popping up Select your name in the box, and then select View statement. Your vaccination information will appear on the page and can be saved and viewed.
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Reynolds urges Australians to link their Medicare information to their myGov account so that they can use the vaccination certificate easily and conveniently.
If you do not understand electronic operations, Australians who are fully vaccinated can also obtain a copy of the certificate from any Services Australia office.
The vaccination certificate is regarded as essential for the long-term relaxation of restrictions. When the Australian border is reopened, the vaccination certificate may become an overseas destination for Australians Travel passport.
The digital certificate of vaccination can also free the vaccinators from some restrictions when participating in certain activities.
It is reported that each state and territory will decide when and how to use these certificates.
The vaccination certificate will be bound to the departure country
Previously, in order to speed up the vaccine promotion process, the the National Cabinet considered implementing an incentive policy for people who had received two doses of the new crown vaccine, and they were eligible for exemptions. Travel overseas.
Then, when this policy is launched, having a vaccination certificate is one of the qualifications.
Greg Hunt, Federal Minister of Health, said:
"Even if there is an outbreak or state border restrictions, those who have received two doses of the vaccine may be immune to certain restrictions."
Australian Prime Minister Morrison also said before that he had developed a plan to allow Australians who received two doses of the vaccine to travel abroad and stay at home.
"According to our plan, Australians who have received two doses of the vaccine will be able to travel overseas, and we are working hard for this.
I think that in the initial stage, more are going abroad for necessary purposes, such as business, medical care, friends and family, important events and funerals.
In addition, there is no need to undergo a 14-day hotel quarantine after returning to Australia, and they can be quarantined at home or in other less stringent environments. But the prerequisite for all this is two doses of vaccine. "
At the same time, business and government members are increasingly hoping that Australians who have received two doses of the vaccine will have more opportunities to travel overseas.
Former Deputy Chief Medical Officer Nick Coatsworth also said that Australians must learn to coexist with the new crown virus and be prepared for community transmission when the international border reopens.
Coatsworth also stated that Australia "may not be able" to zero cases, and said that if you want to control community transmission, you must ensure 90%< /span>Vaccinations rate.
As Australia and other countries have launched vaccination certificates, we seem to have finally seen the hope that this protracted war against the virus will end...
At this juncture, only when more people get vaccinated and continue to take good measures to prevent the epidemic can they win in one blow and completely eliminate the opportunity for the virus to counterattack!
May this day come soon~