Tag: Herd immunity
Australia shouldn’t ‘open up’ before we vaccinate at least 80% of the population. Here’s why
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Earlier this month National Cabinet released a four-phase COVID response plan. It wasn’t so much a plan – it had no dates and...
When will we reach herd immunity? Here are 3 reasons that’s a hard question to answer
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As we try to control COVID-19, many people are keen to know what proportion of the population will need to be...
As Australia’s COVID vaccine rollout splutters, we need transparency about when international borders might reopen
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The Australian government’s offer of half-price airfares to encourage domestic tourism highlights another item of unfinished COVID policy business: when will Australia’s international borders...
Australia’s vaccine rollout will now start next month. Here’s what we’ll need
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Australia’s COVID vaccine rollout will now begin in mid- to late February. Vaccination will commence with workers dealing with international arrivals or quarantine...
Australia’s vaccine rollout will now start next month. Here’s what we’ll need
Image: Christophe Archambault/AP
Australia’s COVID vaccine rollout will now begin in mid- to late February. Vaccination will commence with workers dealing with international arrivals or quarantine...