The third leading cause of death among Australians last year was COVID-19, prompting a stern warning against treating the deadly virus like it was the flu.
In leaked correspondence to a senior Coalition minister, Michelle Ananda-Rajah lobbied the government to change the personnel on the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee.
Despite predictions from doomsayers about the collapse of the health system, there are now just 137 Covid patients in intensive care units in NSW hospitals.
As infections continue to soar overseas, while Australia struggles with its vaccine rollout and quarantine system, experts warn compulsory isolation isn't going anywhere anytime soon.