What we’re done in Australia is very proportionate and measured and the intent is to slow any spread of this new variant into Australia whilst we learn more about the virus.
We’re in a very good position here.
Our vaccination coverage is good.
The virus does appear to be showing indications it causes mild illness in vaccinated people.
So it’s really a reminder, whilst we have high vaccine coverage, we still have a large number of people who don’t have a single dose.
So it’s really a reminder for people to consider that. We won’t be able to stop this virus at the border.
It does look like it’s highly transmissible and we know even with the strictest mitigation measures with Delta, it’s a virus.
It will get through the borders at some stage and spread. So just a reminder to people really to consider both getting double-dose vaccination and, if you’re due for a booster, get that as soon as you can.