Scott Morrison wants Australians in lockdown to shorten the gap between their AstraZeneca jabs

The prime minister wants people in areas worst affected by COVID-19 to make their AstraZeneca second dose appointments closer to eight weeks after their first shot.

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Australians under lockdown have been urged to receive a second AstraZeneca dose within eight weeks of their first jab.

Sydney is in the grips of an ongoing outbreak, with NSW reporting 38 new local coronavirus cases as the city and surrounds prepare for at least a third week of stay-at-home orders.

A 12-week gap between AstraZeneca jabs has been recommended as the most effective way to protect people.

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