The divide could not be starker. As New South Wales "opened up to the world", on the other side of the country in the COVID-free state of WA, the population got its first early glimpse into what "living with COVID" could mean — when its hard border is lifted. The numbers As New South Wales became the first state or …
A leading epidemiologist is calling for Australian border workers to be "immediately and urgently" vaccinated against COVID-19, to help prevent the highly infectious strain from the UK spreading into the community. Key points: Four cases of the UK strain have been detected in hotel quarantine in Victoria Experts say a strong hotel quarantine system is important for preventing its spread …
Australia should change its COVID-19 strategy to a more ambitious "elimination" plan to stop the "endless game of groundhog day" of fighting ongoing outbreaks, some top public health experts say. Key points: Some experts say aiming to eliminate COVID-19 would limit disruptions to society down the track Some experts say aiming to eliminate COVID-19 would limit disruptions to society down …