COVID-19 vaccination rates across the Bathurst Electorate are on the increase with Blayney leading the way.
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Member for Bathurst Paul Toole has commended residents from across the region for doing the right thing and getting vaccinated.
"This week I can confirm that 56.1 per cent of residents in the Blayney Local Government Area have had their first jab, with 28.2 per cent now fully vaccinated," Mr Toole said.
"For the Bathurst LGA the statistics show that 52.4 per cent of residents had their first dose of vaccine and 27.8 per cent their second dose.
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"The figures show that Lithgow is also doing well with 50.7 per cent of residents coming forward for their first COVID vaccination while 25.1 per cent now have had both shots and are fully vaccinated."
Mr Toole said that Oberon residents are also answering the call to get vaccinated with 47 per cent of residents having their initial jab and 21.4 per cent their second.
"The Mid-Western LGA, which includes the townships of Kandos and Rylstone which are in the Bathurst Electorate, has a vaccination rate of 44 per cent for the first jab while 23.2 per cent of that population are fully vaccinated."
To check your eligibility for vaccination please visit www.health.gov.au
