The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.
The TGA has received and assessed additional data submitted by Pfizer for their COVID-19 vaccine (COMIRNATY - BNT162b2). A storage condition of ‑ 20±5°C for up to 2 weeks (even during transportation) within the 6 month shelf life when stored at -90 to -60°C has been approved. An updated Product Information sheet is anticipated to be submitted by Pfizer and published on our website shortly.
Update:
Storage and transportation conditions for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine – media release published 8 April 2021.