We re losing the vaccination race because of bungling, not bad luck
The Conversation
23 Jul 2021, 06:39 GMT+10
As one big international competition begins, another one is nearing its end. At least we hope so.
I am, of course, talking about the Tokyo Olympic Games and the international roll-out of vaccines against COVID-19.
Australia has been in the top ten in the medal tally at every summer Olympics since 1992. It is projected to again be near the top in Tokyo - certainly on a per-capita basis.
But in the vaccination standings, we are near the bottom of the OECD league.
When it comes to COVID vaccines, Australia has had a shocker. With apologies to the late legendary sports broadcaster Norman May, no one would be exclaiming: Gold! Gold to Australia! Gold!
We re losing the vaccination race because of bungling, not bad luck
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