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Prime Minister Scott Morrison poses for a photo with new citizens during an Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony and Flag Raising event in Canberra.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison poses for a photo with new citizens during an Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony and Flag Raising event in Canberra. Source: AAP

Health officials warn coronavirus public health measures will remain indefinitely, despite vaccines being rolled out. The comments come as the size of citizenship gatherings and Australia Day events were reduced due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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Health officials warn coronavirus public health measures will remain indefinitely, despite vaccines being rolled out. The comments come as the size of citizenship gatherings and Australia Day events were reduced due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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