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We're running out of time to use Endgame C to drive coronavirus infections down to zero

  • Written by John Daley, Chief Executive Officer, Grattan Institute
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The New South Wales and Victorian governments showed foresight on Sunday by announcing a shut-down of all non-essential activity. On Saturday we described this strategy on Saturday as Endgame C – with the goal to drive new infections down to zero.

But after meeting Prime Minister Scott Morrison last night, the two states backtrack...

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