The two patients, aged 88 94 were given four times the recommended dose of the fires, a vaccine.

Health Minister Greg Hunt said the human error was a reminder of safeguards during the rollout.

I think is very important and we're up front.

The safeguards that were put in place, uh, immediately kicked into action.

The nurse on the scene identified the fact that are higher than the prescribed amount of the dose was given.

Both patients are being monitored and both patients showing no signs at all, often adverse reaction.

Meanwhile, after several weeks of zero co vid 19 cases, two Australian states will loosen their restrictions this week In New South Wales, up to 30 people can kick up their heels on dance floors at indoor venues and households can host 50 guests, up from 30.

Australia has recorded just under 29,000 cove in 19 cases and just over 900 deaths since the pandemic began.