The Morrison government is being advised to 'hedge its bets' and invest in more than two COVID-19 vaccine makers.
The Morrison government is being advised to "hedge its bets" and invest in more than two COVID-19 vaccine makers.
Scott Morrison already has deals with AstraZeneca and CSL - for the local production and supply of a successful drug. Virologist Bianca Ogden wants the government to diversify, arguing a recent setback with the Oxford University trial showed the risk of backing just one or two researchers.
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