Even as the U.S. and U.K. reopen, Australia seems to be stuck in place. But a slow vaccine rollout has left the country exposed to outbreaks as newer, more virulent strains slip through border curbs. Like other Covid Zero economies from Singapore to Taiwan, Australia is finding its elimination strategy increasingly difficult to maintain. Back in March, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said of the vaccine rollout: “It’s not a race." Australia has administered enough doses for 18% of its population, according to the Bloomberg Vaccine Tracker, compared with 52% in the U.S. and 61% in the U.K.

Source: Mint July 15, 2021 02:15 UTC