Budget's coronavirus vaccine gamble concerns public health experts

Sally Whyte
Updated October 8 2020 - 7:32am, first published 2:00am
The government has already signed deals for the supply of COVID-19 vaccines that are in clincial trials. Picture Shutterstock
The government has already signed deals for the supply of COVID-19 vaccines that are in clincial trials. Picture Shutterstock

The government has gambled on a vaccine for COVID-19 being available by the end of next year and failed to better prepare Australia for further pandemics, leading health professionals have warned.

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Sally Whyte

Sally Whyte

Federal Politics Reporter

I report on a range of issues in federal politics and the public service, with a real passion for how decisions made in Canberra affect the lives of Australians.

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