Muswellbrook has the lowest percentage of double jabs in the state, according to stats released by MP Tim Crackanthorp this morning. Muswellbrook only has 29.9% of the population double vaccinated.
The Hunter continues to lag behind the rest of Sydney mainly due to lack of supply and vaccine hesitation by some in the community.
With the state due to reopen next month when we reach 70% double jabbed, the Hunter could be left vulnerable.
Lake Macquarie and Upper Hunter have the highest rates of double jabbed with 43.7% of the population fully vaccinated.
Compared to places in Sydney like Ku-ri-gai have 64.5% doubled jabbed.
Gladys Berejiklian has flagged regional travel will be allowed once 70% to 80% of the population is vaccinated, this could have serious implications for not just the Hunter but all regional areas who fall short of the 70% target when the doors open for regional travel.
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