Australia news LIVE: States told to keep ‘medium’ restrictions until 80 per cent jabbed, France recalls ambassadors to Australia and US

More than 70 per cent of eligible Australians have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, with the number of those fully vaccinated above 45 per cent. Meanwhile, state and territory leaders have been told restrictions, including stay-at-home orders and a ban on any travel, should remain in areas of concern.