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Elmer Funke Kupper

Infections are just the new normal

In March, the maths said Australia had to lock down the nation. Now it says we have to co-exist with COVID-19.

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When COVID-19 infections increased rapidly in March this year, I argued in The Australian Financial Review for a strong lockdown. The maths – in the form of a high transmission rate – told us this made sense. We had to get the spread under control, and avoid overwhelming our health system.

The national cabinet agreed to impose strong controls, and it worked.

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Elmer Funke Kupper is a former chief executive officer and private investor. Connect with Elmer on Twitter.

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