Trust is key to the Omicron response. Australia can still get back on track | Kathryn Henne, Kathleen H Pine, Aleks Deejay and Franz Carneiro Alphonso
Supply chain problems and lack of tests have damaged confidence in government policies but responsiveness can go a long way
The Omicron surge marks a new phase of the pandemic. After months of restrictions and stay-at-home orders, Australians are now facing food shortages from damaged supply chains, widespread staff shortages and an insufficient supply of Covid tests.
Reduced government support has prompted concerns that Omicron will have more harmful effects than the country’s lengthy lockdowns. Our research on experiences of the pandemic in Australia and the United States reveals government support is important not just in terms of providing resources but also in terms of delivering reliable information.
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