Burke mayor calls for vaccine priority

Sally Gall
Updated February 22 2021 - 8:26am, first published 8:25am
Burke Mayor Ernie Camp says they will likely need economic support during the upcoming tourist season unless residents are covered by the COVID vaccination.
Burke Mayor Ernie Camp says they will likely need economic support during the upcoming tourist season unless residents are covered by the COVID vaccination.

As one of the country's more remote shires is asking to go to the top of the COVID-19 vaccination list in order to remain economically viable, the Rural Doctors Association of Australia is assuring remote residents they will not be left behind.

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Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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