WESTON ON ECONOMIC IMPACT OF COVID-19

Shortly after being vaccinated, Minister Weston spoke with ABS News about the devastating impact of the pandemic on the country’s economy.

The Works Minister and State Minister for Finance says losses have amounted to more than 1-Billion dollars.

Minister Weston warns there is no separating the economic impacts from the health impacts when it comes to Covid-19.

He adds the Covid-19 vaccine presents an opportunity for not only a recovery of the country’s health but also its wealth.