The rapidly spreading Delta variant has forced nearly half of Australia’s population back into lockdown, and it’s not clear when the restrictions might end.
The slow uptake of vaccinations has been pointed to as a key factor behind the latest outbreaks, and how fast they spread.
But why is vaccine uptake so slow in Australia?
Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton on how shifting medical advice, poor communication and careless journalism created a perfect storm for this latest wave of Covid-19.
Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton.
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