University of Otago's Baker: Nations Should Pursue Covid Elimination

The transcript discusses the strategies for COVID-19 elimination in countries like Australia and New Zealand, highlighting their successful vaccination programs. It addresses vaccine hesitancy and its potential impact on global vaccination efforts. The importance of achieving herd immunity and the threat posed by COVID-19 variants are explored. The feasibility and benefits of global COVID-19 elimination are considered, along with the impact of global events like the Olympics. Finally, the necessity of vaccinating children to achieve herd immunity is emphasized.

What are the expected timelines for reopening borders in Australia according to the text?

How have countries like New Zealand and Australia approached COVID-19 vaccination?

What concerns are raised regarding vaccine hesitancy in Australia?

How does the text describe the potential for global elimination of COVID-19?

What are the implications of hosting large events like the Olympics during a pandemic?

What is the relationship between herd immunity and vaccination of children?

What challenges do low and middle-income countries face in the context of vaccination?