Australia will need to remain closed for decades if it wants to stay 100% COVID-19 free, according to the Australian Medical Association

If Australia continues with its current approach to pandemic containment it could be decades before international borders reopen, the Australian Medical Association has warned. While the AMA suggests many Australians don’t think border closures past 2022 are “reasonable”, in fact evidence on the ground suggests the majority of Australians are content to sacrifice freedom for safety. The statement comes as the Morrison government is forced to defend its border plans amid pushback from industry groups.