Australia is considering whether to prioritize athletes and support staff in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout with the Tokyo Olympics approaching.
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has asked the government to allow athletes to jump the line as the country's national vaccine program struggles with roadblocks.
"The government is in direct contact with the AOC over its proposal to priority vaccinate all Olympic team athletes and support staff," sports minister Richard Colbeck told state broadcaster ABC.
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