An adviser to the World Health Organisation says the Andrews government roadmap out of coronavirus lockdowns for Victoria is 'unattainable' and 'unworkable'.
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An adviser to the World Health Organisation says the Andrews government roadmap out of coronavirus lockdowns for Victoria is "unattainable" and "unworkable". Premier Daniel Andrews' plan did not see significant changes to restrictions until the end of October and had a target for zero cases for 14 days by the end of November. Professor Mary-Louise McLaws said at least 20 per cent of cases were asymptomatic meaning a risk for community spread was always present.
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