One of the federal government’s key vaccine deals has been hit with major delays, with 51m doses of Novavax not expected until 2022. The vaccine was initially touted as a “primary” vaccine, but will now form part of the booster strategy. There is a moral cost to doing the greatest good for the greatest number, particularly when it comes to Sydney’s lockdown, writes Sheila Ngoc Pham. I discuss how utilitarianism is the philosophical basis which often underpins our decision-making in Australia: the greatest good for the greatest number. Sign upIf you would like to receive the Guardian Australia morning mail to your email inbox every weekday, sign up here.

Source: The Guardian July 26, 2021 21:00 UTC