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Should we give up on COVID-zero? Until most of us are vaccinated, we can't live with the virus

  • Written by: Hassan Vally, Associate Professor, La Trobe University
Should we give up on COVID-zero? Until most of us are vaccinated, we can't live with the virusMick Tsikas/AAP

We’re currently in the midst of one of the most challenging times during the pandemic in Australia, and we’re all struggling.

Frustration with the situation is at an all-time high and questions are being raised about all aspects of our response.

One of the areas that has received a great deal of attention is the...

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