Australia needs to vaccinate in larger numbers, re-open its borders and even be 'comfortable' with Covid potentially spreading again in communities, a leading health officer has declared. 'Waiting [to vaccinate] is not a valid option either individually or for public health,' he said. Dr Coatsworth's comments come after a report that warned Australia could 'lose a decade' and become a 'hermit nation' if the expert advice is largely ignored. Dr Coatsworth said 'misinformation' from some doctors has the potential to undermine the vaccination national program. On Friday, former NSW Premier Mike Baird launched a report, dubbed 'A Roadmap to Reopening' which outlined the importance of Australia opening its borders as soon as possible in 2022.

Source: Daily Mail May 15, 2021 10:24 UTC