COVID-19 lockdowns: As Australian cases fall, thoughts turn to opening up

By David Donaldson

April 17, 2020

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COVID-19 ROAD TO RECOVERY — WHAT GOVERNMENTS CAN LEARN FROM EACH OTHER: Policymakers are now trying to work out what we should be aiming for — total elimination of the virus, or merely keeping it under control until a vaccine is available. David Donaldson spoke with several scholars for their take on the matter.

With Australia registering below 50 new COVID-19 cases a day — down from around 460 on the worst day — thoughts are turning to loosening lockdown restrictions.

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