Daily press conferences by state politicians reeling off the latest COVID-19 case numbers and vaccine rates were mandatory viewing for millions of Australians locked down at home during the pandemic.
The public was hungry for any snippet of information that could provide a clue to the direction the health crisis was taking and how long their incarceration might last.
Michael SmithHealth editorMichael Smith is the health editor for The Australian Financial Review. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at michael.smith@afr.com
